A lifelong dream of two young lads was met today. No, not two South Africans, Two basketball-lovin' white boys. David and Micah assisted by Pastor Darryl and the community made a basketball goal for the kids to play with out of scraps and plywood (and a rim from Dick's Sporting Goods). As soon as the pole was in the ground, there was a line of 50 kids waiting to learn to slam dunk. 
Today in clinic we saw 117 patients and pulled 16 teeth. An important member of the community tested postive for HIV last year, came back to visit this year, was negative and is doing well. Praise Jesus!
One of the pastor's wives is pregnant with baby number 5, and we were able to let her hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.
We appreciate your continued prayers and comments. We're hoping for a bigger turnout tomorrow as word spreads. Hunting stories to come...
Pray the goal is still there when we get back tomorrow.
One of the pastor's wives is pregnant with baby number 5, and we were able to let her hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time.
We appreciate your continued prayers and comments. We're hoping for a bigger turnout tomorrow as word spreads. Hunting stories to come...
Pray the goal is still there when we get back tomorrow.
[post by Ashley Sauls]
Just stopping by to say hello to everyone. Looks like Ashley had a little problem with posting the "ballers" pic...It took me a little while to read the paragraph under the pic...since it's all verticle...lol.
ReplyDeleteChristina...I helped Michelle set up an account to be able to post a comment today. She should be posting soon...she mistakingly shared the link and comment to facebook instead of here. We'll get it right. Love ya!
We figured it out! No worries. That's a lot of exciting news and praise on just the first day! Hope more people get to continue to come experience your resources and faith in a tender Jesus. Love and prayer from the States!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to see all the smiles that basketball goal brought to the kids' faces! I miss the children's ministry, almost as much as I miss my BEST Friend! Mel I can't wait to find out if you got on a horse or an ATV! :) Love you much and here is a word of encouragement for when you feel weary:
ReplyDelete"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
I know y'all are already making a huge difference in the community and I am so excited to hear of the people who will accept Jesus this week! I look forward to reading your daily updates!!
ReplyDeleteGarrett, thank you so much for my beautiful flowers and all my cards!! You're the best hubby in the world! :) Belle and I miss you tons!! P.S. Belle was not a very good girl for her mommy over the weekend. Love you. :)
I knew you'd have that up and going just as soon as you could David. As soon as I read South Africa Ballers, I felt it had to do with you and basketball. The many smiles in the picture above are almost enough said! So glad yall are making dreams come true for those children {and yourselves} God is blessing each of you for your compassion and willingness to give to others. Hope you all continue with this great experience and keep the stories coming.
ReplyDeleteWe love & miss you David and Brandi. Take care and be safe!
Brandi....David
ReplyDeleteEveryone here sends their love and says hello!!!
Love, hugs, & kisses sent your way.
Mom, Dad, Brittany, Grandma, Nana, Papa, & Emilee
Chris, Kathy & kids
SO GLAD TO HEAR EVERYBODY ARRIVED SAFELY..IT'S SO WONDERFUL WHAT ALL OF YOU ARE DOING FOR THE PEOPLE OVER THERE!!
ReplyDeleteLAUREN, ...TO COME HOME AFTER AN EXHAUSTING TRIP TO OHIO TO FIND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FOR MOTHER'S DAY...WAS THE BEST !! THANK YOU SOO MUCH! LOVE YOU!...MOM
Hey everyone glad you all got there safely and have been enjoying yourselves so far. To my dear sister I got your mothers day card and it was very sweet.Thank you. I had some flowers delivered to mama's job for her and she really liked it. sorry it took so long i was having a little technical difficulties.lol Love you sis I hope ya'll continue to enjoy your time there and be safe
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