I have not done a very good job of posting actual
updates here! I spend a lot of time working on other aspects of this project
and updating those who really need to know. So updating the general public has
slipped further and further down the list.
But no more! What I have copied below includes
excerpts from the latest email update I sent out earlier this month. Sorry to
cut and paste, but it’s what I have time to do right now!
Changes
on the Horizon . . .
I
feel like I’m finally coming up for air after a flood of changes that occurred
over the past 2 months! As you can imagine, things were extremely hectic for
our family as we transitioned to our new home in Texas. The orphanage project
was most certainly not neglected during that time, but it was on “cruise
control” if you will.
God
continues to amaze me by the way He has used 1 support letter sent out back in
August to bring an incredible amount of funds to the project! Right now the
total stands at $6,914, almost 10% of the $70,000 goal! Whenever I think
donations are dropping off, more come in. I am learning that I should never,
ever doubt God’s provision and His perfect timing.
Now
that we are in Texas, surrounded by a new church family and friends, I plan on
looking into doing fundraisers for Hope Hill. I also plan on sharing the
project with the Pastors and the people at our new church as we get to know
everyone better.
Over
the past few weeks I have been communicating with an organization in Houston,
TX called “A Child’s Hope.” How I came to know about their
organization is truly a work of God, but unfortunately it’s a little too long
to write here. To summarize, their organization has also been working to raise
funds to build an academy as well as home-style orphanages on La Montagne
in Haiti. Our visions sound very similar; in fact their vision goes above and
beyond mine! While nothing is official yet, I plan to meet with some of the
board members early next month to discuss the possibility of a partnership
between us.
For
right now, we press on! I am so excited to see the changes God is working on La
Montagne and in my life. The words of Jeremiah 29:11 are so true: “‘For
I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” May we all find joy
in seeing the fulfillment of God’s plan for 2013!
2 comments:
Thanks for giving us the update! I hope your meeting with "A Child's Hope" board members next month will go well and that hopefully you will become partners with them. Can't wait to hear the next update. Maybe a day or two before the meeting, you'll write a post to remind us to pray for you and the meeting? I know I won't remember a month from now.
No matter how long your posts are, I always enjoy reading them especially what God has done in your life. :)
You're welcome for the update, Leah! I will try to post an update about the meeting either next week or the week after. I will try to post a reminder on the blog later this week.
I'm so glad that someone enjoys my long posts. :-) I always love to share with others what God is doing in my life.
~Bianca
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