Momma's Intuition

WEll, yes, it is two o'clock in the morning and I'm clicking away on the keyboard while my husband sleeps...I'm trying to be very quiet, but is that ever really possible?...hehe! I just can't sleep. Too much to think about. I just checked on my precious little ones for the third time tonight. Addy has a little bit of a fever...She had fever last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...no other symptoms, just fever. She starting running a fever again tonight and has a stuffy nose, yuck! I hate it when my kids don't feel good. I knew something was going on with her because she was waaayyy tttooooo clingy. I felt her forehead and she didn't feel hot, but momma's intuition, I knew something was up...I grabbed the thermometer and talked her into to putting it under her tongue (it is sometimes funny how I conquer my 5 year old daughter's fears...no honey, it won't hurt, yes honey, I'll get your water right now). Sure enough! She had 100.9 F temperature...I knew it!!! Just a friendly reminder, no matter what your situations seems like, always trust the momma intuition.
My son finally got to have his best friend over tonight. We haven't had him over since before we left for Argentina. They played video game, water sprinklers, sword fighting, and even set up the tent in the backyard. The boys and both my girls played in it for about 30 minutes around 10 o'clock pm. I didn't think they'd really stay in the backyard all night, too hot! Momma wasn't staying out there with them either. I remember the days of camp outs in the backyard...Memories!
I've got to think of something really special to be a blessing to Brooklyn. She has been so great. Brother gets to go to Argentina, little sister is sick..She needs momma time, I can just tell..She isn't a girly girl, so manicures, pedicures,etc..are totally torturous for her..Gotta think of something else. Any advice? She totally loves shopping, but not possible for a while. Well, it will come to me. I adore my children. Thank you God for allowing me the best job in the world, Momma!

Home Sweet Home!

I love the United States of America. Although we had an excellent time in Argentina, we are very happy to be home. My girls are beautiful as ever. Addyson told me that she smelled my pillow while I was away, ;). She knows how to melt a momma's heart. Buenos Aires is beautiful.
We did 39 school assemblies...a radio interview...a television program....we were in the newspaper....We had an impact on the nation of Argentina. We had the opportunity to lead both of our van drivers to Christ, both of our waitresses that we had every day...countless people on the street...and we were priveleged to help the local pastors by building them up and giving them hope to continue in their ministries..!!! Thank you God for trusting us with this amazing assignment!
Dylon had his first cup of coffee in Argentina, WHAT!? That's what I said when I found out...He went ballistic! No Lie! He rode in a Taxi, a Subway Train, a tour bus, and he got to walk about ten miles around Buenos Aires. The picture of him on the curb in front of the cool white historical building ( I think it was a church but I was so tired it all ran together...It was definitely close to where Eva Peron was buried)) is a picture of what he thought about the tour of Buenos Aires.. Gotta love Kids..The lighthouse is where we spent Argentina's Independence Day on July 9th. It was at a lake near Colon. The little girl jumped in my lap at one of the schools. She surprised me, I didn't expect her to leap into my arms...

God is so amazing!

I apologize that I have been too tired to stay awake and blog. Our time here has been extraordinary. We have visited so many schools. I have personally prayed with over 10 people to receive Christ in their hearts. I know that I am not finished yet though. I gave my testimony at the rehabilitation center and so many opportunities have opened up for us because of that one place. The whole team (Mark and Nate´s) deserves the credit. We did a complete assembly there and it was one of the few places where we could actually talk about God. Pastor Vrito attended this assembly. Little did I know that he was the head guy over the whole area...He asked me to be on his TV program here in Colon. On Thursday, The Pastor brought his camera man and he interviewed us. I was able to preach and give my testimony for all to see of the local Television Station. OMGoodness! I was so stinkin´nervous..God is still blowing my mind. I was also introduced to the radio station owner...We have also been in the newspaper. I have copies...If ever I have been a part of a group that has impacted an entire city, it has been this team in Argentina...Dylon is still doing amazing. You guys would be so proud of his confidence and stature in schools talking to the kids...We have the ¨hopefest¨today at 4. They have asked our team to do some of the skits and dramas. I will also be singing ¨Ven Tal Como Eres.¨ We pray for thousands to attend. Keep us lifted up! Jesus is my Hero!
P.S. Nate also had an opportunity to minister to a man who was our van driver all week! He asked Christ into his heart last night!!! AMAZING! I love you! I´ll write when I can. We leave Colón in the morning and travel to Buenos Aires. Estoy Contenta. Gracias a todos personas ayudarónles venir...

Rehabilitation Center in Argentina

We did several thing today...First thing this morning we did a school assembly. When we arrived at the school we found out that a girl put her fist through a glass window out of anger right before we arrived. We knew we were on a mission. Then we recognized some of the faces of the children from the plaza on Sunday. The children recognized us..Carlitos y Ariel. We will talk more about them later. My heart if so full for the children of Argentina...Dylon gave a testimony again about being picked on and being made fun of...He told the children that they are important to God no matter what others say about them, it only matters what´s in your heart..I was in tears...Then we left and went to a rehabilitation center for Teens with drug problems. The students have no home lives, drugs, alcohol, etc.....They were in tears and we played soccer with them and left them a brand new soccer ball for their center. Again, my heart is so full for these children. We also went to an Arts school and did two programs there...Every day is full of excitement activities. We have done all of skits and dramas many times and are looking for new material...The newspaper is publishing our picture in the Colon Diario. The television station is scheduling a time for interviews, and the radio went to the 10 o clock session today. We are impacting the city of Colon....

To my girls, I love you more than you will ever know. I have your picture and I show it to the translators and teachers...They think you are beautiful and look like your momma, even you Brookie! Kiss Kiss to you. You girls would be so proud of your mom, dad, and bubba. Some day soon little ones, you will come to these places with us and see what we see. Thank you for letting us come...God will reward you also for your sacrifice...I love you forever, i like you for always, as long as i´m alive my babies you´ll be!!! Until tomorrow

Dream Big!!!

Argentina Update

We have had an amazing time and we are loving the country. We are not at the colon that is by the river. We are at the city that is west of Buenos Aires. It is more of a suburb, smaller, and not opened to the book of hope. Well, it wasn´t until we came. Today we had a meeting at the municipal building with the city judges and the city president. Pastor Ric sat down at the meeting table with him and the council made a resolution for the Book of hope to be spread throughout the city of colon. We are now able to get into to most of the school as word spreads. i am very blessed. My son, Dylon, gave his first testimony at the church service last night. He did so great! I am blessed. Please continue to pray for miracles for this city. We are having a great time and God is doing wonderful things. Nate preached last night, Dylon gave testimony, and I was asked to sing in Spanish. Kaisa was chosen to serve communion and pray over the communion. What an honor.....until next time I write....

God Bless