QUIET-TOO QUIET

I am sitting up late at night writing on this blog and the quiet is deafening. Our frenchies are gone, not from our hearts, but from their American homes. Our home is open to them and we hope we will have an opportunity to share it with them many,many times through the years. I thought that 2 weeks in France would drag on, boy was I wrong, I didn't have enough time really, not that I wanted to see any more incredible places and things, but I would loved to have spent more time getting to know everyone. God knew what he was doing when he spoke to me to go, even though I thought I knew why, God knew the true plan all along. He is awesome and I can't wait to see all that he is gonna do in all of our lives, because of the time we spent together. I am changed. We sing a song that says "He gives and takes away, He gives and takes away, yet my heart will choose to say Lord blessed be your name" I felt the Lord speak to me so clearly at church while praising and worshipping with the our Frenchies Sunday morning, I couldn't stop smiling as the joy came forth, although I lost mom, dad, and aunt Con and I felt as though I was empty and my heart would hurt because I miss them so, God gave me an opportunity to open up my heart fully again, to let love pour in and out of it, it is well oiled now and continues to be open not only for the French youth, but for ours as well. The time we all spent together while hosting the kids, gave me another glimpse of what is under my nose and what God has called us to. I will write more later, I need sleep now however I will post some pictures in the near future. I think the highlight for me was watching one French girl come to life under the influence of Jesus. I saw her visibly change over the 3 1/2 weeks I was around her, I prayed and trusted God along with her family and friends and we were able to see again the faithfulness of God as she came to the Lord and was filled with the Holy Ghost also. I also was able to spend time with her friend who loves her very much and had a wonderful birthday present thanks to her friend asking Jesus into her heart and life. God bless them all in a mighty way and help them to always walk with you. Give them strength, joy and peace as well as their families. Lord give them the desires of their hearts and help them to continue to be a bright light in a dark place. I love you Lord!!!!