The joy in my life....
....is found in ways which may be very different that those of your life. God brings joy to my life every day in many ways. Knowing that God is with me, surrounding me, leading me, protecting me and strengthening me is my constant joy. But then he gives me gifts daily which brings special touches of joy. Working side-by-side with the special and wonderful staff of Chimala Mission brings deep joy each day. So many of these people have become very special to me and will always be in my heart. We have struggled, cried, laughed and prayed together over the last three years and will hopefully have many more challenges and successes in the future. I am asked frequently to post pictures of my work here and especially pictures with me in them. This is often difficult for two reasons. When I am working, I am thinking about what I am doing and the people I am helping. Sometimes, I think afterwards that I should have taken a picture, but the moment is over. Secondly, some of the thing