Shannon's latest project

I know some people have been curious to know what Shannon has been doing in Ohio for the last month. The following pictures are before/after shots of the church in Dayton they have been working on. These are basement rooms. Hopefully, he will get to start home today, but last night when I talked to him they had found several more leaks in the plumbing.

One cool story that came out of this trip is about a lady who lives across the street from the church. The students knocked on her door the first day they arrived and asked to use her bathroom since there was no water at the church and all of the bathrooms had been ripped out for repairs. When the students left for Indiana, she prayed that they would return. When they did, she was so excited that she bought pizza for all of them for dinner! What a witness this work has been in that very rough neighborhood in Dayton. Please pray that those seeds can take root and grow and that this church can become a "lighthouse" in that community!

Also, pray for Shannon and Mike's safety as they travel home...HOPEFULLY today!

Samoa Part 3---What I Miss the Most!

Sure the scenery was beautiful, the weather was ideal and the ocean was breathtaking, but what I miss the most is the friends we made. I miss my team members and I miss the daily sharing. I miss the YWAM staff and the way they made me smile. I miss the friendships that will last a lifetime even if we never see each other again until Heaven. Ray Boltz's song "Thank you for giving to the Lord" really hits home.

Onasai...you always made us smile and your laugh could be heard across the base!
Davita...you were so patient, kind and peaceable. You showed me how I should be the same.
Antonia....I miss your music so much!
Chubby, Mika, Malachi and Fiji Bill...you all have such special gifts that you use for the Lord. I am so glad God let our paths cross.

And for my team...You all are awesome. Watching you grow in the Lord, work hard and encourage each other and us was a special gift from God. I think of you every day and when I do, I always smile. It seems the smallest things remind me of you...we shared so much that it's hard to believe we are all living separate lives now. Stay strong, be bold and never neglect your quiet time with God. You are in my prayers.

Each summer is a life changing experience. I can't wait for the next adventure and I will never forget this one! Fa'a Samoa! May you bless the Lord in all that you do!