Mozambique
We have talked about doing this for so long. And then there were two kids. And then there was a pregnancy. Things just seemed to keep getting delayed, and quite honestly, I didn’t mind. While the idea of a trip up north sounded great, I really dreaded it with the girls, thinking the work just might not be worth it. Thankfully I have a husband with little to no fears, who kept pressing the idea.
Fine.
I told him when I got out of my first trimester we could do it, more with an attitude of “let’s get this over with and behind us” than excitement.
So here we are in the beautiful city of Beira, about 13 hours north of Maputo, the capital city where we live. The drive was pleasant and enjoyable. Long, yes, but with two very happy little girls. I had no need to worry. The Lord graciously provided contact with some missionaries here that were in need of house sitters, so our lodging has been and will be free. What a blessing! We had planned to only stay 4 nights, mainly due to cost, until the offer to house sit was presented, so now we are here about 12 nights. Since starting our visits, we have agreed that 4 nights would have been very difficult, especially for the girls. The Lord knew better than we did.
Our friends from the hospital have been outstanding hosts and it has been such a privilege to see them healthy in their own homes and to meet their precious families. We have connected with six people so far with plans for many others. Stories to come…
To say I am thankful we came would be an understatement. These are moments to treasure, to store up in our hearts for difficult days ahead.
There is hope.
Hope! It is SO life-giving!
Wonderful post, Layne :-)
soooo excited! im glad God just showed up, and set everything in place for your worries. and im encouraged in my spirit to hear more of your ministry being fleshed out
Happy New Year!! So thankful that your trip there went well, that housing is a blessing, that you can stay there longer than you anticipated, and that you can continue to touch the lives of those precious ones and see them again. I will be praying that all will continue to go well for you all as you minister – and, I hope, as you can get some rest and refreshment for yourselves.
And a trip to remember it was! I’m SO glad ya’ll went for, blessed people’s lives and surely changed your own as a result of it :) GOD is good, very very good :)
I think the Lord knew this trip was EXACTLY what you all needed to continue to do your work in the hospital. The people home, with their families, priceless:) God is GOOD..