Mozambique :: Getting ready to go…
Mozambique 2006 - Ashley & Brooke May 30th, 2006 by BrookeIt is exactly 20 days until I leave to begin my journeys. For Ashley it is only 10 days… And God has been so faithful. I have been impacted greatly by the fact that over 100 individuals are going behind us on this trip. All of you — more than 100 men, women and children will be our companions, our supporters, our prayer warriors and our hearts as we begin the journey of a lifetime. How blessed I am to be the “face” of the operation!
In the past months God has provided over-and-beyond our needed funds, He has provided $2,000 just for construction and $600 for medical supplies. He has provided numerous craft supplies for the children. He has provided cameras for both Ashley and I. He has given us friends and family to be praying for all of the big and little requests we have. He has provided money for immunizations, clothing and travel necessities before we go. Just today, He worked with the embassy to allow us to get our Visas! And, He has encouraged us countless times along the way. What a God we serve!
As we finish up our final preparation please keep the following in your prayers:
1. Purchasing all of the last-minute items
2. Travels
3. Safety
4. Health
5. Preparation of those we will be serving
6. HIV/AIDS children we will be ministering to
7. Short term teams we will be leading
8. Relationship with our hosts: Jim and Corinne Thorp
9. Language learning!
10. Culture adjustment
11. For our families to trust in the Lord and have peace about God’s protection while we are away.
“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12
May 31st, 2006 at 11:39 am
Hey there kiddo. As a rookie to blogs, I thought it best to see if I can get my tired old brain to comprehend this new-fangled technology. How come at the bottom of your oposting I have to selecct the button “No Comment” to leave a comment?
I love you and have been rejoicing with you.
…..Dad
May 31st, 2006 at 12:40 pm
I hope that your guys’ trip is awesome. Thanks for keeping us updated about it!
~`Andrew.,.,.
May 31st, 2006 at 12:43 pm
This is because all comments have to be approved (since anyone could say anything) by a moderator before they are actually available for everyone. We will try and keep up on this as often as we possibly can. Thanks for posting!
-Admin
May 31st, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Hey Brooke.
I hope you have a wonderful time! I was so glad to have you as my lifegroup leader. You were a huge blessing in my life this past year. You’ve done so much for us all. We’re all going to miss you tons but I know you’ll have a AMAZING time in Africa. Be safe
Luvs,
Bria
May 31st, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Brooke-
Reading your post helped me to reflect and communicate my own thankfulness to God as well for all that he has done to prepare the way…
I’m so excited to be journeying and working alongside of you!
Love ya! -Ash
June 2nd, 2006 at 4:53 am
Im sending all my love to you Ash & hoping your journey is a safe and exciting time! Keep me posted about our meeting in London. Love as always… x KAT x
June 11th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Brooke,
I hope Ireland is amazing! Congratz on the future wedding bells! I will be praying for you!
Genna
June 11th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
Hey girls!
I am so excited for you both. Ash- you are in London right now! I am super excited for you. I am sure you are having a blast. You will have to recreate the first “moment” off the plane for me. I am sorry I didnt get a chance to say goodbye. I love you terribly and I know that you are going to learn and grow so much over this summer. I am excited for you to come back and share everything. Say a little prayer for me in Paris.
Bisou,
Candace
June 14th, 2006 at 10:07 pm
Ashley,
“The world is not very big and yet must be big enough to hold all our wonder”. Your journey just begins and already, it is big.
My love travels with you,
Mom
June 19th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Hi Ashley! We’re so excited for you! You are on a trip of a lifetime and I hope it’s a magical journey for you. We are thinking of you always. Stay safe - we love you!
Tia Cindy
July 3rd, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Hey Ashley,
I have been praying for both of you guys and I hope all is going well. I miss you and the talks that we have. I can only imagine the time that you are having in Africa but I pray that the Lord prospers the work that you all are doing! I love you, take care!!
Erica S. =)
July 7th, 2006 at 3:03 pm
Brooke (and Ashley, too) -
You two are doing a great job keeping us updated. Mostly I am in awe of your willingness to follow the heart of God to an unknown place to serve people that need you - it is humbling.
God be with you daily as you serve Him…
Mom (Brooke’s)