Today was a hot day- I came about as close to heat stroke as I ever have. And I was drinking a bunch of water. It was a very fruitful day on the OTV playing and loving on the kids. We paid a visit to Pastor Calix's new home where he and his 34 kids moved in last week. When our team was here a month ago the walls were just going up. Now the kids have a nice, safe, new home. Calix's story is another on the Global Orphan blog. Calix's home collapsed in the earthquake but miraculously all the kids survived. However, with no place to go, no wall to protect them, no food or water Calix had to make a very tough decision. He had to place his trust in Global Orphan to provide food and shelter for the kids- it took 3 trips by Global Orphan for Calix to finally allow his kids to come to the OTV. After 2 and a half months on the OTV Calix and his kids moved into their new home and we celebrated with them today.
Another trip we made today was to Pastor Joseph's place- he has a bed making business and he has employees from the community. The business is part of a microenterprise business that is designed to help the community and provide employment. These bed frames are then placed into orphan homes.
Tomorrow is church at Moise's and I will give the message- that's a first time for me.
Another trip we made today was to Pastor Joseph's place- he has a bed making business and he has employees from the community. The business is part of a microenterprise business that is designed to help the community and provide employment. These bed frames are then placed into orphan homes.
Tomorrow is church at Moise's and I will give the message- that's a first time for me.
Keep drinking water buddy! I'll be praying for you as you give your message.
ReplyDeleteLove to hear about every thing. I too will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteMan - thanks for posting these updates, Chris! I hope your message went well this morning!
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