some brilliant people in Beasejour, made cloth covers for balloons! (they also sent the balloons......so thoughtful)  They took up virtually no weight and no space in the luggage, and make an excellent ball for the children!
They were having a blast throwing them, kicking them, and playing catch.......so much fun! Thank you for this great idea!
Everyone who has seen these, has commented on what a remarkable idea this is.
I would be happy to take some more???

Kudos to Beasejour!!

One day I asked a question......"how many of you have walked more than 20k to come to this seminar? Please stand"

Here was the response........

yup.........almost everyone! Someone even walked 57k they told me! These are dedicated, and seriously committed pastors, who love their people and their communities. They work hard, at great personal cost to move their communities forward. They are hidden heroes. I always feel unworthy to stand with them!

These seminars are made possible because friends like you stand with us.........

I was commissioned, by them, to bring heartfelt thanks to all of you! (please receive my thanks too!)

In the news and on the internet, many refer to the Congo as "the rape capital of the world".......how can 5 words contain such heart break? There are so many shattered lives hidden in those 5 words......broken homes.....destroyed families......disease......and emotional or even physical deaths......here is one of them.....she was soon to give birth......age?.....13......

How can we help?......

support one person at a time.......

encourage one person at a time.......

help one person at a time find sustainable ways to support themselves.....

over time,  the message will become clear.....

THIS IS NOT OK WITH US!!

( I have not done this before, but if you are with me, click the 'cool' box below.....it will be your statement that it is NOT OK with you either.....also, it's nice to know you're hearing me.....thanks, my friends!)

The people of Congo work very hard to earn enough money to feed the family.
The women carry very large rocks, on their heads, up a steep incline. Others then hammer those rocks until they have created 'gravel' that is then used on roads and walkways......

donations

we took 300 reading glasses from the Lion's Club. We delivered them to remote areas and gave them to community leaders who were in need. It was wonderful. Perhaps you think it is such a small gift, however what price can we put on the gift of sight? They were so happy to be able to read once more....or in some cases, for the first time...

the generous gifts given often leave me overwhelmed! I have brought them back to Canada and they stand as a reminder of our treasured friendship! Thank you!

It has occurred to me that so often ministries publish reports of their activities or pass on information, and exclude those who have enabled them to minister and worked alongside them. I am guilty of this also.

All that I do in the Congo is supervised by Bethsaida Church and it’s leaders. In particular, our God given son, Rev. Raha Muzibao and his wife, Mapendo. They take me into their home and care for me, guide me, and assist me. I do nothing without their guidance and support. My husband and I feel very blessed to have such a son, who is a strong leader and a man of great integrity! He works tirelessly to benefit the people of Congo. We are not sure how he can do all that he does, but we are very proud of him and the whole family! 

Asante sana,  Son!!

Raha, Mapendo, Hilary, Christine, and Eunice.......we LOVE you!

Tunakupenda sana,

Mom & Dad/Grandma & Grandpa