My FIRST time to bake cookies! Added a little too much water since I wasn’t too sure what milliliters is (I know…that’s pitiful!), then that made the color on the M & Ms run- so they were a little strange looking and sticky cake like. But no worries on the taste- they were delish- and you can see the empty container to prove it! (I brought them to group with the patients and they ate them all!)
This is the best one…I hope you’re still reading! Today I held my FIRST support group with patients here at the Health Care Center. Last night, Nat, Z, and I prayed that today would be a sunny day so that patients would feel like getting out of bed and coming to group (they’ve not had a group before). And guess what, God gave us a beautiful sunny day!! I had a group of 6 ladies waiting for me when it was time for group to start. Everyone shared a little about their life and two ladies said something that has been ringing in my mind…
Maggie and Tambisa each shared that after coming to Living Hope life has changed for the better. By this they didn’t mean just physically better, they have become Christians since they came to Living Hope! It brings to mind the verse that says- what Satan means for evil, God means for good (or something like that). Without sickness they may not have come to Living Hope to realize the “sickness” of their soul. Satan meant for their sickness to bring complete death- and although they are not protected from death, their soul is now safe and will live forever. Sickness has actually now brought true life! That’s exciting! It’s so wonderful to be a part of a place where healing occurs- not just physical healing, but spiritual healing and deliverance from the illness of sin!
The first group went wonderfully well and I’m excited about what’s ahead- we’re going to do some fun stuff. As I talked about having a time to get together this week and talk, play games, and do activities together- they were all nodding their head in agreement that they need a little action in their day ☺.
By the way…today is a beautiful sunny day and the forecast is looking good for the rest of the week!! Oh yes, Thursday is a national holiday…Women’s Day…nice…shouldn’t we celebrate that at home?
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To chop finely. To "mince" is to chop finer than a dice; for instance, garlic is frequently minced using a garlic press or a good whack with a large knife blade. Aren't dictionaries great!!! It sounds like you are getting in to the best part of your mission, meeting with the support group. We'll let you have some of our sunshine. It was 113 degrees when I got in my car Thursday afternoon at 4:00, and 90 degrees at 9:00pm last night. Enjoying your Blog and info. I am continually praying for you and your mission there in Cape Town.
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