RMH House Update

We have had some wonderful moments while serving at the RMH. This past Wednesday we had another breakfast for the families and it was a big success. All the families came and it was such a blessing to see everyone share their child's stories and connect. Many of the families are showing us pictures of their little one and asking for us with the staff when we are not there. It's nice to see they want to share their updates with us.  Pam has been spending time crafting with a 12 year old, whose sister is going through several brain surgeries. She also has been getting together with one of the single mothers for dinner when she can.  As much as we are enjoying the feedings and connections with the different families, we also share in the heartaches that go on as well. We had one of our Mother's share with us yesterday that her baby girl had just died. She needed to cry on someone's shoulder and it was Earl that she embraced. It was very emotional to watch them both weep together and then listen as Earl encouraged her with words of hope in seeing her again.

Serving Up Breakfast

We spent this morning serving up breakfast for the families at the RMH on the campus of the Florida Hospital. It went great.  Just about all the families came through the kitchen to get some hot pancakes, sausage links and ham slices, along with some coffee and  juice. We have been praying for all these families and seeing some great results, and today was another day to rejoice in seeing what God is doing. A 5 year old little girl has been dealing with some brain surgeries and was released from the hospital just the other day and is recovering here at the house. This morning she was up and WALKED into the kitchen for breakfast. "This is a big deal", her Dad shared. "This is the first time in a long time that she hasn't requested the wheel chair and  her balance and strength is improving, which is amazing!! Plus, she ate more sausages in one sitting than she has eaten in three days." These children just warm our hearts and inspire us.
 Another Mother's shared with Pam the struggles of having twins just weeks ago and losing one. She is heading over to the funeral home before having to go to the hospital to check in on how her precious 3lb 2oz little girl is doing today. She was appreciative of Pam's prayers and concern.

WHAT IF ?

I was lying in bed the other night when I started to reflect on the past days events. I started out the day needing a hair cut so I went to a nearby Salon. While I was getting my hair cut I started to share with this young girl who called herself a Christian the wisdom and the goodness off our Lord and Savior. She told me she lived with her boyfriend and other things as well that don't need to be repeated. By the time my hair cut was completed she was very grateful that I shared with her the message of the good news. Next, my wife and I headed to the local Ronald McDonald House to  do our thing. Around 1 pm. I got the chance to share our ministry and the love of Christ with 3 women, one who works there and the other two who are volunteers. By the time I was finished speaking two of them where holding back tears. The Gospel is a powerful tool the Lord has given us. It's more then able to save. What if every believer in Christ had that same kind of mindset to share the good news when opportunity arises? Trust me when I say this, I am speaking to myself as well. Later that evening I got the chance to tell some family members that where staying at the house about the goodness of our Lord. It was a great day. I was praying the following morning when I had a vision of Christ standing in front of me. I could hear him thanking me for telling people about him. He was calling each one by name, one after another. It made my spirit cry inside. It was an awesome feeling to think that He has given me the privilege to share the life saving message to others. You see, we can feed the hungry and that's a good thing but tomorrow they will be hungry again. We can give someone some water who is thirsty but tomorrow they will be thirsty again. Jesus said that I AM the bread of life and living water and those who come to me will never be hungry or thirst again. The soul should be our primary goal in helping others. I leave you with these words.
John 17: 17 says, "Sanctify them with thy truth for thy word is thy truth".
Isaiah 52:7 says," How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!

RMH Update

The RMH events have been going well. We are spending more time visiting the families and volunteering as needed. Last night we served a meatloaf dinner and had a chance to meet a few more families that just checked into the house. We have set up a few more dates to feed breakfast to the families during these next few weeks. We are becoming familiar with this new house, staff and other volunteers. They have all welcomed us with open and loving arms. The families are also seeing that we are returning often to help and are so appreciative that many are sharing their stories and children's illnesses with us. Thank you for joining us in prayer for the needs of these families.