Follow your heart

I take my life seriously. I dedicate myself to being the best me physically, emotionally, mentally. But I also want to do my best as a wife, mother, care-giver and employee. 

Recently, I felt very sure that God was calling me home. Home? What do you mean God? 

I have spent years fussing over the financial and medical needs of our daughter. I have been in a near constant state of panic trying to find the very best rehabs, doctors and care-givers. I have bent over backwards trying to provide all the possible financial benefits for her sake. I kept telling myself that what was needed was more provision but in the end...

what she really needed was me.

So here I am with open hands asking the Father to provide what we need while I do what He is asking: 

Be Present.

I am going to spend time talking to Hope, guiding her as she needs, helping her cope with the increasing endurance she needs for life experiences. Brain injury requires 

PATIENCE.

It's a big calling. I am not sure I am capable. I am not experienced. Or am I?

As God has continued to grow our ministry in Uganda, I will be serving as an admin part time for Africa Family Rescue. We will need to raise funds for this as well, thus the need for more faith. So I let go, I breathe, I cherish each moment and I ask God to help me as I do battle against the fears of wanting more than just being here with her. 

One of my favorite verses: 1 John 4:4 "You are of God, little children, and have overcome because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the World."

Powerlessness does not equal failure

Youth does not equal failure

Inexperience does not equal failure

Being a willing child of God = success

If you want to learn more about Africa Family Rescue, please go to www.africafamilyrescue.org/. If you are interested in hearing more about supporting a widow or orphan led family, please contact me at melody@africafamilyrescue.org