Photo: LaUnion, HONDURAS
I miss my hubby already - and he hasn't even been gone for 12-hours. I will survive, I keep telling myself.
My husband loves adventure, and he's passionate about missions, so it stands to reason that he would love mission trips. I am writing this at 2 a.m., and at the moment Cecil is either lying on the floor in some remote corner of O'Hare Airport, or leaning up against a cement wall trying to get a little shut-eye before the terminal opens at 3:30 allowing him to proceed through security and reach his gate for his 5 a.m. departure to San Pedro, Honduras. Once there, he will board a beat-up truck and pay a taxi driver $125 to escort him up the mountain to a village known as LaUnion. Here the average villager provides for his family with a whopping salary of $2000 per year. My husband has a great interest in micro-finance; thus his reason for going. In recent months he has "hooked up" with some sharp young college grads who have started a company known as Union MicroFinanza. They make loans of $200 to struggling farmers to help them with their coffee growing businesses. Yes, $200 goes a LONG way in this penniless village. Cecil is going to spend his days there learning how the business operates, talking to farmers, offering encouragement, and attending planning meetings. Actually, to be perfectly honest, I don't know what he's going to be doing. I'll find out more as the days go by and I get emails or maybe even a phone call. This one thing I do know: he's passionate, and he has a big, sacrificial heart--and I am SO proud of him. I love that man, and I just wanted all of you to know it.
If the Lord happens to bring him to your mind, would you pray for him in the coming days? (He will be returning to the states on Tuesday, November 22.) Please pray for his health, his safety, and most of all, that God will bless him as he seeks to do His will.
16 comments:
Of course, I'll pray! Hope you receive news soon about all the good stuff he's doing.
Julie, you are FAST, girl. I only posted this a couple of minutes ago. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS! They are so very appreciated. (((Hugs)))
I just prayed for Cecil! I prayed for his health and for God's hedge of protection to be over him and for him to seek God's will in this. I plan to pray for Cecil as God brings him to my mind. Thanks Shar.
Praying Sharlene! And will make an effort to lift up Cecil and the mission work throughout the coming week.
Thanks so very much, Patty and Ann. I'm excited to hear you'll be praying for Cecil. Our prayers reach Heaven. (((Hugs)))
That is very cool and "right up his alley" based upon his past life experiences. Nancy and I will be praying that God gives him a safe and productive trip (and gives you peace while he's gone).
Praying for that dear, likeable Cecil right now, Sharlene. And for peace for you, too. Love ya.
You are very welcome :)
Praying for Cecil, for a good trip and safe travel there and back --and for you to have peace while he's gone. Hope to hear more about his trip soon.
Prayers for Cecil and for you Shar are going up right now. May God keep him safe and may you not worry. Keep us posted on his mission. You will really have so much to be Thankful for on Thanksgiving now.
Sandy Kaczanowcke
kacamom@gmail.com
Your comments and promised prayers mean so much. Sure do love each one of you!!!
You know I'll pray for your wonderful man, Shar! I look forward to hearing more details as you learn them!
And, I'll be praying here in south central KY. I think of your hubby as this was my precious Daddy's name. Asking the Lord to keep him safe, healthy and that he can help. Sandi
Awww, how sweet that you miss him after 12 hrs.
Lifting ou and your husband to the Lord. Looking forward to hearing how God used him and blessed you in his absence. Blessings, Christine
Of course we'll pray for the two of you that the trip will be successful and you will be comforted while you miss him. I haven't met you, but y'all look so cute and sweet in pictures, and I love your books.
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