April 14, 2010

Spiritual Prep

Hebrews 11:1 says that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  This is what the ancients were commended for.  We exhibit our faith in many ways.  One way is giving to the aid of people in need who we don’t even know.  We rely on the credibility of those we trust who spend time evaluating and looking at the work on our behalf.  That is why CJ and I made the trip to Haiti.  So we could tell you with certainty of the work we witnessed and the good being done.  Your money is multiplied many time its value when spent in Haiti.  We can also tell you that as you designate it–that is how it is spent.   One of the works being done at NWHCM is the birthing center.  If you could see the country and conditions in which children are born in Haiti, having a safe clean place to have a child is a relief.   With trained staff the mission provides a place where on average 3 children are born each week.  Safe and with care and in a clean place.  This helps the children be born healthier with less complications leading to disabilities and deformaties.  The people are prayed with and given grace , love  and post natal education.  The mission has become a place of safety, caring and love.  Sounds a lot like the arms of the living God. 

Trainig Prep

Went out at noon and ran to the IUPUI track.  Did a total of 4 miles at a 10:39 pace overall with a couple of miles of quarter mile intervals.  Legs hurt but music was good and the weather was absolutely great.  Will take tomorrow off to see if legs will come back a little more.  Shirts we made came in.  We won’t be hard to miss.  Bright gold with navy lettering.  Still need you to spread the news.  Thanks, Mark