Rob is in Guatemala on a mission trip. Yesterday, he and the team he's with spent the afternoon at REMAR visiting Geovany and the other orphans. It was a tough day for everyone, but especially for Rob and Geovany. It usually takes Geovany about 3 or 4 hours to warm up to us when we first pick him up. Until then, he's almost in a shell. A defense mechanism, I'm sure. Well, the sum total of time Rob had at REMAR was about 4 hours, so he never really saw Vany come out of the "shell". Rob said he got a couple smiles, but nothing like what we were able to experience in November.
Before going to REMAR yesterday, the team attended a Nazarene Church in Guatemala City. The text for the message was Hebrews 12:1-2. They also sang the hymn "It is Well." As I think back on that, I can see God's hand all over that service. I'm sure it wasn't designed just for Rob, but I know God had Rob in mind when He planned that service!
Rob's Dad is part of the mission team and he was able to meet his newest grandson for the first time. I haven't talked with him, but I'm sure it was a moment he will treasure.
Please continue to pray that we will see some actual positive movement on Geovany's case. There really hasn't been anything in a long time. While we've been told that the investigation's court plans to release the case, we've also been told that they won't do so without a judge's signature. The judge was supposed to sign December 5th, but didn't. Then, he was supposed to sign two weeks ago, but didn't. Who knows what the hold up is...okay, the obvious answer is, God does...but I'm struggling with that again. I just want that little guy home!
Tonight, as my husband ministers to the Guatemalans in the Coban region, I'm a little tired from mothering four precious children without him; I'm missing my hubbie; I'm missing my son. Yet, in the midst of all that, I'm a living testimony to the fact that God's grace is sufficient for each day and He gives me what I need to accomplish the tasks set before me. But, like Nathan, I'm counting the sleeps until Daddy's home...only 6 more!
Blessings,
Amy
3 comments:
Oh Amy! I've been out of the loop for the past couple weeks with IF sick. As I read your posts of that time, I am crying and praying. You are so strong and so faithful. Your witness throughout this long and terrible process will surely touch countless people in amazing ways.
I pray for you daily. I can't cuddle my little Guatemalan without thinking of yours!! :- )
Seriously though, each night we pray and IF bows her little head and I know that on some simplistic level, she prays and what music to God's ears to hear a little one pray. I'm asking God today to incline His ear towards us, hear our cries and bring Vanny home soon.
Love you,
Beth
Amy,
I'm praying for you!
Love
Susannah
Amy, my heart goes out to you!!! Giovanny NEEDS to be home...it's been too long....but God is AMAZING and he knows why it has to happen. I STILL pray for you and your family.
I know I've not been around much, but my thoughts are ALWAYS with you.
Lots of love from Colorado....
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