February 18, 2005

Mission Blogging Pt V

More from Jake in Mexico:

First thing this morning we went to the house of the sick girl to check on her. When we walked in on the dirt floors she was sitting up in bed smiling and eating jello. We were so happy to seer her up and smiling. She was still tired, but she was much better.

The mother cried when we got there because she was so happy that her daughter was better. It was even better when we got to explain to her that it was God who is the giver of all good things, not man. She told us that her husband who we prayed with the night before talked about our visit all night. She said that when he prayed, he felt a change inside of him. His heart was softened towards his family and he was so excited to learn more about this decision he had made. The only problem was that they both needed glasses to read the bibles that we gave them. We took them to a place that gives free eye exams and you can buy prescription glasses for $20. She cried again.

The church that we are here to build is going great as well. The building, which now seems secondary to the lives that are being touched, is now showing signs of progress. All of the footers have been poured and the block walls are being built. Man, today was awesome!!

Blake, I´m so excited to hear that you are going to go to Moldova. I will definitely support your trip, just as you supported mine, and most importantly will be praying for your efforts there. It is not for the faint at heart, which I found out a couple of days ago, but it will change not only hundreds of lives there, but your life as well.

Pictures of our trip can be found here

Part I; Part II; Part III; Part IV

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