A Gift From God!

With my injured hand it makes it hard to carry items in my right and left hand. I love my purse but I need to carry other items to school/work which includes my lunch - and that doesn't fit in my purse! I lifted a prayer that God I need help as my plastic baggie is ripping and I don't know how I will be able to go shopping to find something to fill my need.
Well, when I arrived at work there were items on a shelf that said "FREE" and in the midst of these items there was a bag that was absolutely perfect! It was cute with a tapestry pattern of kids around the world. It had long straps to fit over my shoulder, large enough to carry all my necessary items including my lunch, water bottle and umbrella. It even had a long zipper to close the bag and keep everything secure.
Gosh, that was a fast answered prayer!
Later in the week, when I was placing my lunch in the fridge, Angela said,"I am so glad you picked the bag I left." Oh, Angela it was an answered prayer and I proceeded to tell her why.
God cares all about all little details in our lives. Talk to Him because He listens.

Surprise Party!

I just got off the phone with my mom and she told me about her surprise birthday party on Wednesday. Cousins, John & Barbara, from Colorado, came to her house with loads of food and a cake. My mom told me she was still thinking she was going out to dinner with them because she had gotten a gift certificate for a Mexican Restaurant. Barbara told her to eat something but she thought she didn't want to spoil her appetite. Even when some friends showed up to the house, she didn't quite understand what was happening. So when more guests arrived she just stood at the open door realizing this was a party just for her on her 80th birthday! I heard that Barbara thought of everything. She brought in flowers, a punch bowl, tablecloths, etc. to make this a special day. This was very much more than a card and a blessing - these two cared enough to give such a great gift! Thank you so very much for blessing my mom! The only thing that was missing was me being there to join in the fun.

Happy Second Anniversary KIBC

I really didn't want my elevator experience to overshadow the anniversary event of the church I attend in Kyiv. KIBC (Kyiv International Bible Church) had their second anniversary and there were many testimonies and celebrating the fact that this church was established to reach the international community we live in. The Spanish and Chinese group sang in their own languages and you could really feel the praise go up as they worshipped. The Persian group also shared what God is doing in amongst the Muslim people. No one is too far from the love of God.
As we move forward there are more people who need to hear of the saving grace of our Lord and he wants none to perish.
Testify of the great things God has done....He is not through with any of us yet!

Trapped!

Today I experienced a first - being trapped in an elevator between floors. We were going to Doug & Kay's for lunch after church. Doug & Alan stopped at the store to get beverages so Kay, Emily, Joel, Ira and I piled into the large freight elevator in the Clark's apartment building. Luckily, Ira was with the 5 of us and could speak to the downstairs guard that we were stuck. The guard reset the elevator controls and she told us to push the button but nothing happened..so we waited. Joel was carrying two roasted chickens that were to be our lunch and the aroma was pleasant though our circumstances weren't. This was a first for all of us and Kay admitted to being claustrophobic. She also recalled a scene from the movie, "You've Got Mail" where Tom Hanks and a few other people were trapped in an elevator. They reflected on how they were going to change if and when they got off the elevator. There weren't any deep reflections in our group but we did share some laughter wondering how long this will take. Emily pulled out a camera and took photos of our entrapment and rescue. The maintenance guy who opened the door was surprised at our smiling faces and good attitudes. We were stuck below the 3rd floor with a small, yet large enough gap to squeeze out of. Doug brought a stool to assist my getting out of the elevator. With a bit of scooting on the floor and rolling to my knees I was able to get up without using my left impaired hand. Ta Dah!