It has been quite some time since I have updated this blog. Writing daily or even somewhat regularly is equivalent to exercising. Writing regularly gets you into the habit of writing, but once you break that habit, it's hard to get that flow back. I was inspired to write today after a moving service at church yesterday. We had a husband and wife, Timothy and Corrin, come speak about their "family business". They are full time volunteer missionaries. The story of their courtship was so sincere. The story about their "family business" left me in awe and moved me to want to be a part of their mission. The two met at Howard University. Ironically, this is where I attended school at the same time as Corrin. They both majored in Communications and never dreamed that they would become full time volunteer missionaries. Timothy left a wonderful career with networks such as BET and Fox where he held directors positions and produced shows such as "Teen Summit". He also gave up his six-figure income to be of service to others and do something that was bigger than himself. Corrin thought she was going to be a morning news anchor but realized God felt she would be better served helping others. She has traveled the world spreading the word of God in countries where there were language and cultural barriers. Sometimes they have gone on these missions with their two young children.
I think the reason I connected with them is because they are no different than me. We attended the same school, we have/had visions of “normal” careers, and we are parents of young children. I could relate to them, their story, and their journey. This summer, they will be going on a mission to Haiti to build a home. We have had many missionaries come speak at our church over the past year. Yesterday was the first time I heard God tell me to DO something. He sure does work in a mysterious way because I promised myself that in 2011, I would be of service to those less fortunate. I, however, was envisioning helping those closer to home. I did not know the Lord would be sending me to Haiti!
Now that I know what I must do, I must move swiftly. I need to raise $1,500 to cover the expenses involved with the mission and am setting up this site as a means to help raise funds to get me there. If you feel it in your heart to help me, please donate. If you feel it in your heart to be a part of this mission, please email me at Naivasha@lovechilde.com. We can never have too many people spreading God's word.
Thank you in advance for your support.
