A Layne Post
As September comes to a quick close, and Jon and I approach the ‘1 Month ’till furlough’ mark, we find ourselves amidst task lists, sweaty palms, and painted walls. We are working hard to get the rooms out back and the small kitchen area ready as we, Lord willing, will begin taking in friends/patients in February. I should say Jon is working hard, because he has done most of the work, and he has done so well; I cannot wait to show you the pictures. When the hard work is done, then I’ll come add my girlie touch for a comforting feel. I think I got the better end of the deal!
Mid-October Jon hopes to sit down with some leadership at the hospital and present our project for approval. We did this before, and it was welcomed wholeheartedly; however, leadership has changed, and we find ourselves praying for the same favor. Every now and again I have a freak-out moment thinking, “What if our project is shot down? Rejected immediately? What are we doing? What would we do?” Then I remember the crazy journey that has brought us here, and the faithfulness of the One who birthed this passion in us. I remember our current ministry, without the rooms, and stand in awe at His work. So who knows what will happen next? He does!
Pray with us!
We look forward to seeing many of you soon and connecting face-to-face. We’ll hug you hard and thank you properly.
You are so sweet Layne! We will hug-you-hard right back!!
Looking forward to the pictures showing a bit of the diligent work you and Jon have been doing. And looking forward to finding out who God puts in those rooms-out-back; they are being filled with so much love and peace. May the Holy Spirit fill them with Himself!
Ha! that was actually Dad’s post above ;) I think you are sweet too though! I know has a plan and it’s a good one because His good plans are for those who love Him ;)I know Jon is enjoying his part as much as you will enjoy your part…ya’ll are a team :) Can’t wait to see and to “see” what God has planned!!!! Love you all so very much… can’t wait for real hugs.
This is getting funny…. that was not Dad’s post, that is Vicki!!! Dad had told me posted and I thought he forgot to sign me out but I forget I’m “mama” on here :) I still agree w/Vicki …your sweet!
First a very very Happy Birthday to you on Thursday. I tried to respond to your African Gypsy blog, wrote you a long note, but then didn’t know how to submit or post the comment. So hope you read this one because we really wish we could be with you to say Happy Birthday with a big real hug. But we will see you in Arizona the week of Thanksgiving and give all of you big hugs. Excited to hear more about the guest house. Who will the Lord choose to be blessed by the Hellers in Mozambique. Wow!! When Bob Heller and I started this Heller clan we never would have believed it would reach around the world. We love you.