Season of Visitors

The last couple months have proved to be busy and filled with blessings! Visitors starting coming the second week of January with Jayson's brother and sister-in-law. They were followed a week later by my parents who were able to stay for 2 weeks and then Jayson's mom, Karen, was able to come down and visit with us for a week starting in February. It was during the same time as a large group of around 70 students who came down on a work trip from Hume Lake, CA. It was an amazing time as we witnessed each person using their own gifts and talents to bring the love of Christ to others. Karen blessed certain ministry sites with balloon making, and everybody got into it...including me!
The children had so much fun choosing different animals and hats for Karen to make for them. It was an incredibly joyful experience to watch and partake in. It was a great week having Karen be a part of the ministry here and to truly see what Students International is all about. Just this past week we had our good friends the Johnson family come with their three children to take part in all sorts of activities for the week! We kept them busy hiking waterfalls, teaching Bible Studies, fixing sinks and toilets, attending banquets, soccer practice, visiting each ministry site, and helping out at the special education site just to name a few! All of their children jumped right in to trying to communicate with dominican children, handing out toys, and doing ministry right alongside of us. It has been a wonderful season of blessings from so many visitors. The Lord continues to shine His face upon us by sending encouragement, love, prayers, and lots of laughs to keep us going. "I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide my in the shadow of your wings..." Ps. 17:6-8