Beautiful Feet: Sharing, Fundraisers, Co-Workers, Encouragement, and Surprises

Sharing His heart. While I was in Texas I had the opportunity to share with a youth group about the reality of the thousands of language groups that do not have the precious Word in their language. It's a sad reality and I hope that others will continue to join in meeting that need. It is humbling to think that he would choose to use us!

This document lists by name the people groups without His Word

It represents hundreds of thousands of people!

Women's Self-Defense. My friend April and I hosted and taught a self-defense class to the women in her community. I feel that it is very important for every woman to have a basic knowledge of self-defense and for her to feel equipped with the tools she needs should a situation ever arise. We had over 20 women attend and through fees and donations raised over $1,000.00 to help with our initial moving expenses! We had so much fun and I am grateful for my time with these amazing women.

April was a willing assailant...I didn't hurt her too badly :)

Practicing what we learned. These girls are tough!

Over 20 women participated and completed the course

From Florida to Michigan to the ends of the earth...He is so faithful to provide encouragement when it is needed. In August I was blessed with the chance to visit some of the organization's leadership and my fellow co-workers in Florida. It was refreshing and encouraging to talk with the leaders about the work in Asia and also challenging as we discussed the obstacles that lie ahead. But he is greater than any obstacle!!! It was also very helpful to get some more specifics regarding my upcoming move. We have some awesome leadership and it is a privilege to be working with such humble men and women.

I was also surprised to meet up with some of my fellow co-laborers and dear friends in Michigan this August. My sister Emily and friend April planned a surprise get-together in honor of my birthday and it was such an encouraging time to reconnect with these dear friends. I had the blessing to train in Missouri with these two incredible couples and soon they will also be headed to do his work in another part of the world.