FLY AWAY: SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER

It’s time again to “fly away” to my glory-land. And I’m finally ready. It has been a very challenging three months, but the Lord has opened my eyes and nudged me toward my long-time dream of serving Him full-time with children. Cecy Wong, one of my best friends, shares that dream. We are intent on raising support for the construction and upkeep of two children’s homes in Iquitos and Leticia (with dorms, dining hall, school, and chapel) and transforming the overlooked street and village children into a healthy, educated, and Christian generation. God has not forgotten these jewels and He has enabled us to see them, creatively help them, and get trained to work with them. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and prayer during this journey. Hang on tightly as you venture with me on an exhilarating adventure!

TENTATIVE ITENERARY 2006-2007

☺September 11: Lima, Perú
☺Sept-Oct: travel with Cecy thru South America
☺October 14-27: Buenaventura, Colombia: help Jaime Useche with evangelistic crusade
☺November-January: Iquitos: build fence around our property, street kid ministry, ESL
☺February 17: Leticia, Colombia: Cecy’s wedding to David (from Bogotá)
☺March 2-May 21: Bogotá, Colombia: Children at Risk YWAM school
☺June 20: home

PRAISES

☺2nd Lasik surgery corrected my eye vision (did I mention the operation was a gift?!)
☺3 months at home seeking God helped to correct my spiritual vision and give me a clear direction toward the fulfillment of His purpose in me, His workmanship (poem)—the Faces of Christ retreat greatly aided this healing
☺Spent a lot of time with close friends: Gallery Hop and hangin’ out with Natasha; Kentucky Kingdom with my nephew; “Little Women,” Brown County, and trip to see my grandma with my mom; baseball game, hiking, and parties with my dad; “My Fair Lady” with step-mom and sisters; swimming, cooking, zoo, and New York with Ahlers; Huber’s farm to pick fruit which I used to bake; horse show and swim party with Walker; Messianic church with Christie; dinner with supporters/friends
☺Natasha and Jessica had healthy baby boys
☺Received covering from my home church, Nueva Vida/ Southeast Christian (as well as a $1000 donation) and pastor Daniel Ramirez; and Jaime Useche, director of YWAM Leticia
☺Fund-raiser: saw many people, raised $1500
☺Taught 2 Spanish VBS—kids accepted Christ
☺Translated at health clinic weekly
☺Was inspired by many missionary biographies
☺Spoke at churches and SS classes
☺Good chats on the phone with Cecy
☺Have everything on my shopping list (for now!)
☺Eagerness to go!

PRAYER REQUESTS
☺Safe traveling with Cecy this next year
☺Meeting the right people on our month’s adventure
☺Cecy’s US visa would come through
☺Our dreams would mesh as we seek God’s will
☺Monthly funds would come in, faithfulness of supporters
☺YWAM Bogotá school: cost for me and Cecy covered (www.colombiastreetkids.org)
☺Cecy and David’s wedding, marriage, and ministry
☺Strength and wisdom as we work in Iquitos this fall
☺Building up a ministry team
☺Planning of building projects and mission trips
☺Many will see Christ’s love in us and BELIEVE!