My Journey

Today, I post my last post to this blog site.   I am extremely sad to have to do this.  Chimala Mission, especially the Chimala community, have been my family and friends for the last 6 years.  I came to Chimala believing God wanted me to help this community with the talents He has blessed me with.  Chimala Mission was an existing mission where I could help both the mission and the community.  My plans were to be there in this work for many years, even possibly the rest of my life. Unfortunately, the situation at the mission changed and my plans were then not my own.  I am back in Oklahoma where I will put my life back together and find a job.  I will also see what God holds for me next.  Even when things go badly wrong or we get knocked off our path, God is in control!  He will and can change an unfortunate event into something Great!  We, you and I, with the help of God provided much great assistance to the Chimala community....

Wow! What a week.  We have spent time in fellowship and encouragement; learning or remembering how to truly “rest” in God; and have walked in many places where Apostle Paul ministered as a missionary.  Let me try to adequately tell you a little of this wonderful trip. THANK YOU’s... . Before I continue with my story tho’, I would like to thank my Memorial Road church of Christ family for their financial support for this experience for me.  They truly care bout their missionaries and know how to do missionary care.  (I am aware that many others contributed for this retreat and to you I offer my thanks as well).  Also, Joy Crouch deserves a BIG SHOUT OUT as she has made it part of her ministry to put these retreats together every other year to make sure the single women in missions have a retreat and learn to care for themselves.  If Joy ever contacts you requesting support for this part of her mission, please help her out.  She not only plans the re...