Midlothian/ FSU

Last week Neiah and I were able to hang out with 2 teams.

 The first was from Florida State University

and the Second was from Midlothian Texas.

This is the second year we hosted both teams at the same time.

They had a great week and I praise Jesus for all the ways

they were willing to run along side us last week.

One

 One year ago today I was able to bring this little lady home

with me and became 'mommy' for the first time.

The past year  God has used to grow us both daily, 

and teach us lessons that we will

both benefit from for the rest of our lives.

It has been far from easy. But she is SO worth it!

Thank You Jesus for this Blessing!

Baptisms

 This is where we were able to have church today.

 Sitting under the tree while pastor Damian preaches.

 worship

 patiently waiting until baptizms are over so she 

can go swimming

 Andrea trying to get used to the 'cold' water.

 Sabreke getting baptized

 Brianna

 Pastor Damion baptizing his oldest Phoebe.

All the ladies who were baptized today.

What a great day of Rejoicing!

Jamaica Day

The last Friday of February is "Jamaica Day'

This is a HUGE day for schools, and most

put on a big presentation.

 The kids all praded around the school grounds

with their flags

 then stood in a big circle to watch the boys club do 

their marching performance.

 The boys club performing

 waving their flags with pride

 a prayer and balloon release.

 Neiah trying to figure out what is going on and loving

every min. of it.

a picture of Teddy to. I am so happy

this kid is getting a good education. Love Him!

Happy Jamaica Day!

Visitors

The past week was busy, but so very BLESSED.

 We were able to host our JOC (Jamaica support group from our

sending orginization) for a few days of meeting and fellowship

Then 2 Elders and their wives came down to join the JOC over the

weekend and held communion for us here on the island.

Then on Monday another group of board members came in to

visit and learn about the different ministries ACWR works with

here on the island.

Like I said. It was a very busy week, as we

had people constantly coming and going every few 

days, but VERY Blessed.

So thankful for all those dedicated to run along side us

as we live here on the island.

Reality

Realities can be hard. Today we had some parents

come to visit and we were able to listen as they shared

a little of their stories.

 Bella's (whose real name we found out was Rain) mom

came to visit for the first time. She shared how she thought

she was to old to have kids (her other youngest child is

16). She got really sick and during one of her Dr.'s visits

the Dr. told her she was pregnant and too sick to keep the

baby. They recommended that she have an abortion.

She would not. When she told her family she was pregnant

they all turned their back on her. She was to sick and unable to

care for a baby. Thus Bella was brought to the home.

Now that her mom is better she is working on getting Bella

back. Please be praying for them.

Miss Tiana is one of our newest arrivals. She just

came in last week. She also has an older brother at 

New Hope. Today a man and women came to see her.

They walked right past her brother not giving him a 

thought. We all assumed it was the mom and dad and

couldn't figure out why they would ask for Tiana but

ignore her brother. Then we found out. The man was

Tiana's father but not her brothers. They have the same

mother, but different fathers. The women that came with

Tiana's father was his new girlfriend... who is also pregnant.

Please be prayerful for the kids and the chaos that is

this family.

Thanks for your prayers.

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