My Journey

Wow, I was terrible about keeping you updated in 2014.  Let's pray I do a better job in 2015.  I must start by telling you that 2014 was a very busy and productive year.  None of the accomplishments listed below would have been possible without those of you who have supported this work.  Let me THANK YOU and ask that you please continue to support us.  If you are not currently a supporter, please consider helping us with this work in 2015. So let me recap 2014 for you in numbers and accomplishments. HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Purified water system implemented for the hospital Roof built over the water platforms and equipment Added an additional Registration clerk and window for faster service due to increase in patients Laboratory remodel begun.  2 out of 3 rooms are complete including new windows and tables New equipment - CD4 machine and 2 new refrigerators in laboratory Redesign and building new incinerator to handle the large amount of waste we ...

The support for the work I do at Chimala Mission comes from many people and many places in the United States.  Most of those who send financial support do not know me personally and neither do I know them.  There is one person who sends support from Oregon.  Just before I left to come visit the states, this lady contacted me to see if I would be interested in visiting her in Oregon.  She told me that she would like to help me raise support by setting me up with places to speak. At first, I didn't think I could make the time to go all the way to Oregon...I have family to spend time with, I am already making two trip to Texas to meet people and speak, I have several presentations to do in Oklahoma City/Edmond.  There just wouldn't be time.....or would there? God puts people in our lives for different reasons.  Could this be a door He is opening for me and the Chimala work?  I spend 11 months away from my family, but my dad sat down with me and told m...

I thought it might be interesting for you to know a little about my first weeks back in the states after being gone for a year.  The week before I left Chimala, I was anxious about leaving....couldn't really decide if it was because I was ready to see family and friends or if I was anxious about leaving Chimala.  It is hard to explain.  I love my family and miss friends, but Chimala is now my home and the people of Chimala are my family and friends too. After 48 hours of travel, I was so excited to see my mother and father!  I do talk to my parents several times a month.  They are a great source of support and encouragement for me and the work we are doing.  I am praying for lots of quality talk time with them both as this is the first time in 3 years that my mother has not been in the hospital during my visit....oops, did I say that out loud?  So praying we continue to stay well! Then there are my sister, brother and their families.  Need tim...

I know, I know....my blog posting leaves much to be desired.  There are many reasons/excuses why I have not been writing more often.  Not sure any of them are reason enough, but the main reason is    S-L-O-W internet.  The second is I work until I drop most days.  I am currently in the US at home for a short visit.  I will be here until October 7th when I begin my long trip back home.  Thought I would take advantage of the faster internet and get you all up-to-date. I am here for two BIG reasons.  First to visit my family, but most important is to raise support and work-funds in order to be able to continue my work at Chimala.  It has been a struggle lately with my support.  My budget is $1,500 for personal support and $1,500 for work-funds.  In August, my contributions were $975 for personal support and $210 for work-funds.  This is a bit worrisome, but as Jesus instructed us to not be anxious in anything....I cont...

Wow.  Two more months have just flew by!  It is absolutely amazing to be in a place where time is not a priority, yet be so busy that the days just run together.  May and June were jammed full of activity and visitors. WATER PROJECT in partnership with New Life International.  As I previously informed you, we have installed a water purification system for the hospital.  I am pleased to say that after a few trials, we are successfully providing purified water around the clock to all areas of the hospital.  We praise The Lord for bringing New Life  and Chimala together and for providing funds for this project through Harding University.  I also want to thank Steven Uhde for the many hours he put in training our staff to run the system. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY students.  We were blessed with a visit from 7 students this year.  They helped with painting at the schools, organizing at the hospital and unpacking boxes from the cont...

I cannot believe it has been two months since I posted an update for you.  I guess time flies not only when you are having fun but when you stay busy as well.  March and April have been really full months for me and May is shaping up to be the same.  When I look back and when I look forward, the only thing for me to do is Praise the Lord!  There are so many wonderful things happening for the people of Chimala. The week after my last post, the hospital had a big problem arise.  Our accountant left for another position without any notice.  This affected me because I had to step in to help with alot of the accounting work; the payroll, general ledger, etc.  I spent the majority of March trying to learn the ropes so to speak of the insurance, social security fund, payroll and other accounting systems.  I already had a good "over-view" of the systems, but not all the detailed ins and outs.  This has kept me very busy all on it's own.  Howev...

Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:7-8 " Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks , the door will be opened." I know without a doubt that God has ALWAYS been with me and provided for me.  He has done this even when I was not following him as I should.  I continue to trust in God to provide for my needs as I strive to follow his path for me.  However, I do not believe I have been doing my part.  I have not been doing enough Asking, Seeking and Knocking.  ASK:  Will you please help me with the financial support I need to stay here? I have been here at Chimala Mission for 14 months.  I have worked very hard to help those who are poor and sick.  I am providing mobile medical clinics to rural villages as an outreach program for the local church to reach out into the community opening doors to teach the Gospel of...