I'm here, too

So it is my turn to take a stab at posting a blog.   I will start with a request—hehe.  Let me preface my request by saying that we (yes I changed to we) are only asking because we feel like we must give you the opportunity to give.  We are attending DTS with six 20 something young men. They are all lovely, and hungry for God.  Some of them came with only a shirt or two and a pair of flip flops.  Long story short, some of these boys do not have their school fees, much less the fees required for outreach.  YWAM is all about faith and I am sure they are trusting that the money will be here as needed.  I am hoping we can be God’s instrument in assisting with these fees.  Jonas (our director) and his family also live by faith and certainly do not have the money to feed, house, and send on outreach these young men, but by faith, he had them come!  Please do not give because you feel sorry for these boys.  They do not feel sorry for themselves!  They trust God. Give only if you feel like God is directing you.  Thanks.  Y’all are the best!

On a different note—it is hot, but not nearly as hot as it is going to get!  It is incredibly hard to stay focused and awake during class d/t the heat.   The few hours in between classes and eating are mundane, boring if you will.   I spend a lot of time helping Rebecca in the kitchen because I am the only woman---and everyone knows how much I loooovvvveee being in the kitchen.  Especially when it is 20 degrees hotter in there than it is outside—Lord knows it is only by His grace I will survive the HOT season. Hehe.  I actually like helping Rebecca.  She is a bright spot among all these boys!  It is just very hard physical work, and we all know I am kinda whimpy. Haha. But, Praise God, I am getting stronger!  Still looking, however, for the spiritual significance in my daily misery.  Hehe.  Continued prayers appreciated.  God is meeting us here daily by His word, His people, and His sweet, sweet Spirit.  Beth