Water Bottles........
We have been handing out water bottles for our church and we about what a blessing it is to give and how healing it is. There are so many ways for children to give if we look for them, and although we do not want them to get all their worth from their actions instead of our Lord, it can still be such a healing experience when their past may have been filled with taking things instead of giving things to others. Giving out water bottles gave us constant smile today.
We were able to TAKE some water bottles today from our friends helping with a host period from Ukraine. It was the shortest 10-15 minutes ever, but we were able to see our friend Tatiana from the kids' orphanage in Kiev, and leave the airport knowing that all of their friends had homes to come home to in Minnesota. So it was a very smile filled happy 15 minutes for us, and we took their water bottles as they were entering security.
We wish we could say hello to all of the workers back in Ukraine, and will treasure their friendship and memories for a long time.
Chris brought the winning run in for his 3M softball game today while the boys watched on (with more smiles) for a score of 15 - 14! Jaclyn played violin at a farmer's market, and enjoyed that as well. We had another full day today. Tomorrow is cleaning, our last day of chamber violin, and football practice.
Our goal is to keep order, put forth our best effort on our activities and spend some time together at the end of the day..............8 days until school!!
Love Alesia & Chris
Pray for those who persecute you....
Matt 5:11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven...."
Matt 5:44" But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of the Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.....
Phil 4:5-9 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.
2nd Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
We adopted 4 older siblings from Ukraine in 2010 and hope we can help.
We will share what we learn and help you when we can. There are great supports here on this page. Sometimes it's one day, moment and breath at a time. And you're not alone. Love, Alesia & Chris
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