May 9, 2012
The girls and I spent the whole morning at the children’s home. We enjoyed holding the babies and playing with the toddlers. Qian and Karis were good helpers. They even helped feed the little ones. The highlight of the morning was witnessing the love of the worker to these little ones. This worker, who has a baby of her own, nurses the 2 month old baby, the youngest resident at the home. Breastmilk, something needed by the baby, something this worker has and something she gives to make a difference.
May 10, 2012
Pregnant women/girls day! I was so excited! They started coming at 7:30 am, they signed-up and sat to wait for the check up time. As they were waiting, I went around the table and started talking to them. Today, I was to observe, get to know a little bit about the moms and what takes place during this once a week ministry. As I went around, from table to table, I prayed that God would show me what specific task He wanted me to do, not just for that day but from then on. I was asked by Nurse Debbie (one of our missionaries) to interpret for her. For today, it was a great start! I learned more about the moms, their ages, how far along they are, sometimes a little bit about the home situations were shared. Most of those who came are under 20, the youngest is 16. Many are not married.
Karis and Qian went with Dewey to do the Feeding Program. They enjoyed going and were very observant of what went on, the people and the surrounding where they served the food.
May 11, 2012
The lady in charge of the kitchen here at the ministry center took a day off. Her helpers were at lost on how to prepare the dish that she asked them to prepare (chicken curry) for the volunteers that are staying at the center. I have no idea either but I made a suggestion to just do a different dish using most of the ingredients that they’ve already prepared. They thought it was a great idea! I thought so too until they’ve asked me to cook it! So, on my birthday, I cooked for the 30 plus mission team members staying at the ministry center. Our American team loved it! The kitchen helpers now have the great idea that if the chief cook is gone, they can put me to work. I just smiled. 🙂 You never know what God will assign you to do for the day, just be available and ready to say yes.
May 14, 2012
I was asked to talk to a lady today who went back to a very dangerous relationship/situation. This relationship harmed her 13 yr older daughter several months ago. As we were walking towards the room where we will have our talk, and as we were talking I was praying for God to give me wisdom. This lady is full of fear, guilt and see no hope for her situation. She loves her children but fear keeps her from moving out of the situation. I was able to share part of my life experience with her, the love and forgiveness of God that is available to her, the promises that she can hold on to because God is faithful, the strength and courage that He can give her and the peace He offers to those who trusts Him. Kids International Ministries is presently caring for her daughter and is also willing to help her and her other children. The ministry is just waiting for her to make the decision. She walked out of that room ready to take the first step away from the dangerous situation. I was drained but blessed to be able share God’s love to this woman.
This is not the first case that I was asked to handle this week. The other one involves a 16 year old girl. Please pray for me as cases like these are put infront of me. There are social workers involved but the spiritual part need not be neglected.
May 15, 2012
Community Cord Ministry day. This is a livelihood ministry (making bracelets) for moms and young women. Today, 20 plus women came to the center to pick up the supplies they need for the bracelets. These women are group leaders. I was asked to lead a bible study/devotional for these ladies who will then share what they have learned to their group members. They were told from the beginning that though the ministry is helping them earn some money, the ministry also desires for them to know about the God who provides, the One who died for their sins, the love and grace that is available to them. After the session, one of the ladies told me that she is leading a bible study for widows once a week. She asked me if I can come and share with them. I am so excited!
May 16, 2012
Today a group of us read to the children from the children’s home. Even Karis and Qian sat with several of the kids and read books to them. Berenstein Bears books are popular to these kids. Another way of showing love to these kids.
These are just parts of what is going on daily here at KIM. Dewey has not been able to do much ministry yet because he’s been busy getting our place ready so we can move in. We have started the process of getting our girls enrolled in school. They go to the children’s home everyday playing with the older kids and helping at the nursery. When I can’t take them, they go with some of the volunteers, who are more than happy to have them go with them.
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