Letting Go

Packing sure brings back memories. Whether it was a good one or a bad one-it is still etched in our hearts. Today during our family devotion time, we reminisced on our life here in the U.S. God has been good to us. He healed us when were sick. He provided our needs when we lacked. He comforted us in sadness. He befriended us when we were lonely.

Leaving is sad, so sad that our hearts may ache. Departing can be so gut wrenching that our stomachs may twist. Goodbyes are often so dreary that our eyes burn with tears. Yet, we must go on. Not half heartedly, but with all of who we are. We must go. There are lives waiting for us on an island in the midst of the Caribbean Sea. Lives that await the same assurance of a Savior that we have. Lives that need to be lifted from the pit and safely bought to the arms of our loving Lord.

If it were not for Him, we would stay. Comfort beckons us. The familiar summons us. Our own flesh tempts us to remain. Yet, we must let go. We choose to go. Obeying and following our Father is the only way we know.

When our sacrifice is compared to that of our Savior's, it seems so miniscule. The amazing fact is that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will accompany us. The same healer, provider and friend that He's been to us here in the states will be with us in the Dominican Republic.

Thank you for your support. Your investment will help us to bring H.O.P.E to those in need in the Dominican Republic.

Vicki