Blessings upon blessings!

We spent the afternoon at Neema House (Grace House) with Pastor Joshua and his wife, Miriam. They have a home for children infected/affected by HIV/AIDS. What a blessing it was to meet with them and play with the children! It was also encouraging to hear their testimonies about how God has worked and continues to work every day in their lives. From Pastor and his wife leaving a paying job to heed the call God placed on their hearts, to expansion of facilities, to food for the children – God provides for them all every day! The house was noisy with 28 children (most under the age of 5!) but was a warm and loving environment. Pastor said people ridiculed him for building such a nice building for the children to live in, but he told them that these children were given the same grace as all of us and that Christ died for them too. He wants them to have a home and hope for the future and by the looks of it these children are loved beyond comprehension. Several of them were abandoned in the hospital because they were infected and some were brought in by well wishers when they found out the child’s parents died. One child they found in the bush where he had been left by either a parent or relative – many of the children had to be named by Joshua and Miriam because they were abandoned at as young as 2 weeks. The little boy always wanted to touch Chuck's hairy face and the little girl, Sharon is a miracle baby. They were told she wouldn't live past a couple of days because her organs were shutting down. But God granted a miracle and she's alive and well - Praise God! Please pray for Joshua, Miriam and the children of Neema House for God’s continued providence and blessings to be poured out upon them. These children are considered useless, but this home is giving them a sense of worth through Jesus Christ and His love.

Please continue to pray that we remain in God’s will. Things are progressing well and I can see God’s hand on so many things – what an awesome experience to watch!