Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Attitude
As we wait on lunch, here's a quick update. We had a fairly productive morning, although everyone feels the sting of a short nights rest following a couple of long days in the last minute rush to put the final pieces together for this expedition, we are surviving. That is kind of the mentality of the first couple of days on the ground here. It is a grind the first few hours. Mind over matter, willpower over flesh, for this country delivers a crippling blow upon your arrival, and no matter your seasoning, it will put you to the test. But attitudes are great, we are giving out lots of hugs. Ethan has already been hard at work, meetings, patients, scheduling, and wrestling through decisions. Ray, Germaine, and DeVante are hard at work painting our office complex getting ready for clinic days starting tomorrow. The girls have been out with Ethan, and now are unpacking and organizing suitcases. Kelly continues to drive ahead on his finishing projects. He wants all these little things wrapped up! He gets the award for being the most bullish! His drive to the finish is to be commended!
It is hot as usual here, but not so bad that you simply can't stand it. As we shared this morning, Niches' devotional reminded us of attitude and how important a good one is. Ethan said at one point he had seen a lot of good attitudes today! As I am in this country, and mingle with these people, and see their bright smiles in such adversity, sometimes I wonder how I could ever have a bad attitude. Self-pity is a complex foe, luring us in with tiny innuendos, we fall prey to its mastery attempts in our lives with very little fight! I want to be reflective of all the good that prevails in my life, the bad will always linger near! But we must focus on the right. Getting on the right path here can be tricky! But practicing perseverance to the end will land you well, and land you on your feet. So here's to landing on our feet tonight, to landing in bed early and resting well. To receiving infusions of fresh vigor and vitality, and pushing again tomorrow. Much to do, and as time will show, little time to get it done in. Onward we go, spurred on by the encouragement of our supporters, accountable to your trust, we labor to see as much change as our actions of love can garner. Keep us in your thoughts! Blessings to all! Pastor
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Niche, I wish I could have heard your devotional this morning! I'm so impressed with all of you and your positive attitudes, especially under sleep deprivation and the challenging conditions of Haiti. Thanks for the reminder, Doyle, to reflect on the blessings in our lives--there is so much good!--because God is good. I am glad to hear today's been productive and there's much love being spread. How the Lord is shining through you! We are your cheerleaders from afar. :) May you have restorative sleep tonight and fresh energy and strength for tomorrow!
Dear Team-Reading your informative blogs-sense His covering over each of you-His provisions, protection & help. Rest well the best you can tonight-You are all there in our stead. We feel that keenly & our responsibility to hold you up to the throne. Keep passing out the hugs & good attitudes which you're all great at. Picked Mayflowers in the woods last 2 days, R&K being very good & all 3 sense something big going on. R/t Haiti we sense the same. He's at work, so we'll keep where we can each cooperate gladly with His plan & see some of the things He's doing-they must be marvelous! Take good care of the Dr. & each other. MDJ
Morning team ,
Kelly , that is sweet you beat beat your dad out for the most bullish!!! I'm so proud ;) keep at it I have to get back to work . Love you all
Good day team Haiti! Sounds like you have all hit the ground running.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
I encourage you all to be courageous and strong, we are praying our tails off for God's will to be done on this trip. I wonder where Kelly inherited this bullishness from? Blessings from home, and all our prayers and love.
We love you guys and are praying for you. Have a great day, we miss you bunches.
Good! Everybody is doing well. That's team work, Hit the ground and begin all your goals together as well trained soldiers. Thanks for keeping everyone posted. WE will be praying every DAY. J Smooth....
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