Comments on: Mozambique: “All Who Are Thirsty” http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/ Sun, 20 May 2012 02:01:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Stephanie http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-174 Stephanie Sat, 09 Sep 2006 22:26:44 +0000 http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/index.php/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-174 Dear Brooke, I too have been greatly saddened by the loss of little Pedro. I still remember your red and wet eyes the day you told me about him. It is so sad, such a precious little life so briefly lived and for what purpose...we could speculate for hours. I don't remember if I had shared this with you the first day I was at that orphanage. One of the sisters (actually, I believe it was Mother Superior) was holding the twin babes~ I was looking down at Pedro and whispered, "do you know my Jesus?" A teeny whispy smile parted his lips and I took that as an affirmation. I have to believe that these sickly, failure to thrive children must feel the presence and comfort of the Lord-just as I have physically felt the presence of his arms around me on the occasion of severe grief through pain and loss in my life. We serve a great and mighty God and we know for what purpose...His Glory! Stephanie Dear Brooke, I too have been greatly saddened by the loss of little Pedro. I still remember your red and wet eyes the day you told me about him. It is so sad, such a precious little life so briefly lived and for what purpose…we could speculate for hours. I don’t remember if I had shared this with you the first day I was at that orphanage. One of the sisters (actually, I believe it was Mother Superior) was holding the twin babes~ I was looking down at Pedro and whispered, “do you know my Jesus?” A teeny whispy smile parted his lips and I took that as an affirmation. I have to believe that these sickly, failure to thrive children must feel the presence and comfort of the Lord-just as I have physically felt the presence of his arms around me on the occasion of severe grief through pain and loss in my life. We serve a great and mighty God and we know for what purpose…His Glory! Stephanie

]]> By: kristi http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-152 kristi Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:15:19 +0000 http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/index.php/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-152 Brooke, my last blog was erased, I forgot to add my e-mail so will try again. My heart aches as I feel the pain in your soul as you all deal with losing these wee little babes. But they really are not lost, but found, with new bodies to live with Christ, with no pain, just joy, pure joy! We may never understand everything but some day it will be so clear to all of us. I will continue to pray for you and the others as you face challenges each day. As you loved Pedro and held him and rocked him, know that he felt love, a special love that God has given you to share with all the children. God is GOOD and I too find a peace in knowing that too, thanks for sharing your heart! Love, kristi Brooke, my last blog was erased, I forgot to add my e-mail so will try again. My heart aches as I feel the pain in your soul as you all deal with losing these wee little babes. But they really are not lost, but found, with new bodies to live with Christ, with no pain, just joy, pure joy! We may never understand everything but some day it will be so clear to all of us. I will continue to pray for you and the others as you face challenges each day. As you loved Pedro and held him and rocked him, know that he felt love, a special love that God has given you to share with all the children. God is GOOD and I too find a peace in knowing that too, thanks for sharing your heart! Love, kristi

]]> By: Brooke http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-151 Brooke Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:15:32 +0000 http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/index.php/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-151 I have been encouraged these last days by my powerlessness and God's great power. He has lifted my up and shown me that in my weakness He can shine through with His strength! What a great encouragement despite hard hard circumstances. Sorry the last post was such a downer, but just wanted you to all know that God is good all the time, despite the sin in the world. I have been touched by the fact that good is a synonym for God and God is a synonym for good. Good is not just an adjective to describe the Lord, but He, in His very essence, is good! I find great peace in that. I have been encouraged these last days by my powerlessness and God’s great power. He has lifted my up and shown me that in my weakness He can shine through with His strength! What a great encouragement despite hard hard circumstances.

Sorry the last post was such a downer, but just wanted you to all know that God is good all the time, despite the sin in the world. I have been touched by the fact that good is a synonym for God and God is a synonym for good. Good is not just an adjective to describe the Lord, but He, in His very essence, is good! I find great peace in that.

]]> By: Momba http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-150 Momba Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:44:44 +0000 http://www.fbceugenefamily.com/missions/index.php/2006/08/24/mozambique-all-who-are-thirsty/#comment-150 "Where am I? Who am I? How did I come to be here? What is this thing called 'the world'? How did I come into the world? Why was I not consulted? And if I am compelled to take part, where is the Director? I want to see him." Soren Kierkegaard. Once in a painful while, we are mad at the world. You aren't weak. Brooke, just powerless. Hang in there and remember you and Ashley have delivered the message of love to so many children and adults that clearly so desperately need to receive it. Your presence is "love made visible". Be good to each other and lift up through prayer. Love, Cathy “Where am I? Who am I? How did I come to be here? What is this thing called ‘the world’? How did I come into the world? Why was I not consulted? And if I am compelled to take part, where is the Director? I want to see him.” Soren Kierkegaard.

Once in a painful while, we are mad at the world. You aren’t weak. Brooke, just powerless.

Hang in there and remember you and Ashley have delivered the message of love to so many children and adults that clearly so desperately need to receive it. Your presence is “love made visible”.

Be good to each other and lift up through prayer.
Love, Cathy

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