06.30.2009 | 4:13 am | Fellowship Center
Right next to the Indianapolis Zoo there was a beautiful butterfly conservatory. This is how the website explains it, “Thousands of free-flying exotic and native butterflies provide a calming ambiance inside the Conservatory, complete with the gentle sounds of flowing water and soothing music, creating an experience in beauty and relaxation that is enjoyable for young and old alike.”
I have to say it was a very relaxing experience and I was able to get upclose to many different types of beautiful butterflies.
The blue one is my favorite!
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06.30.2009 | 4:02 am | Other
While near Indianapolis, I had a day off that I was able to go to the Indianapolis Zoo. I am still a kid at heart and I enjoyed seeing the animals. Here are a few pictures from that day.
Mr. Polar Bear
Ms. giraffe
A lazy Rhino
I even saw a dragon….and petted a shark
The Komodo dragon
Overall it was a fun, relaxing day for me.
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06.30.2009 | 3:53 am | Other
Since being in the states I have been able to spend a couple of days hanging out with the Hausman family. It was so good to be with these dear friends of mine. Thanks so much Hausman family for letting me stay with you, for being my chauffeur back and forth to the airport and also for just being such great friends!
Father’s day Sunday I was privileged to speak at Union Friends Church (Laura’s Dad’s Church) and the Hausman family were also there for the special occasion. We realized that we don’t have any pictures of us together, so we finally got a picture together.
Hasn’t Bryan grown up so much? Everytime I see him I am reminded of Marius? He and Marius are the same age and share the same birthday. That was a neat thing for both of them.
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06.30.2009 | 3:39 am | Other
Over the past month or so I have seen so many old friends and also made some new friends. Sadly, I didn’t take pictures of all the wonderful people I have spent time with, but at least let me share with you some of the pictures I have.
It was sooo good to see Janene Fiala, the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at the Hobe Sound Bible Church. I haven’t seen Sis. Janene since my days attending West Virginia Bible school (1989-1991) It was so good to see her again. She hasn’t changed one bit, just as much fun as ever. 
I also got reacquainted with another person I first met in West Virginia, Wendy Hickman. It was so good to spend time getting to know her better. Wendy is executive assistant to Sid Grant and she made sure my stay was comfortable and that I had everything I needed while in Florida. I so appreciated her kindness and thoughtfulness to me. Thanks Wendy for all you did to make my stay in Florida enjoyable.
The girls took me out for pizza after my service at Hobe Sound. It was so much fun! I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. Thanks for a wonderful time!
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06.30.2009 | 3:18 am | Other
In the next few posts I hope to try to update you on what has been going on during deputation. Right now I am in my grandma’s hospital room and she is downstairs getting some tests done, so I figured I would take advantage of this quiet time and try to get some things done.
Where have I been?
Well the past two months have been a blur. From Maine to Florida and all the way to the Cayman Islands. Only the Lord knows how many miles I have traveled. Thank God for traveling mercies and thank the Lord for His strength and help. Unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures of all the places I have been, but at least let me share with you a few pics of where I have been been.
Ohio Street Wesleyan Church in Columbus, IN. I enjoyed great fellowship with Pastor Chip Bullock, his wife Nichole, their son and the wonderful congregation. It was my first time meeting Pastor Chip and Nichole and I really enjoyed getting to know them, discussing ministry and the having Christian fellowship.
The Red Bay Church of God Holiness in Cayman Islands was one of most beautiful churches I have been in. This service was also attended by two other Wesleyan Holiness Churches on the Islands. The people welcomed me and treated me as if they had known me for years. It was a wonderful experience.
Speaking at the Red Bay Church of God Holiness Church, Red Bay Grand Cayman Island
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06.26.2009 | 4:53 pm | Other
Hello everyone! I know it has been such a long time since I blogged. I have been to many churches, seen many old friends, made many new friends and have been encouraged in the Lord. So much has happened and I hope that I will be able to update you on things in the next few days when I find some time. However, I have been spending the last few days at the bedside of my 91 year old grandma. I am actually writing this blog from my grandmother’s hospital room.
Last Saturday, while I was in Indiana, I received a call from my mother that my grandmother had been taken to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. She was found to have a severe infection in her kidney, which seems to be as a result of a blockage from a stone.
I won’t go into many details, but the doctor said if she would have been 20 years younger, he would have taken our her kidney, but he decided to try to clean out the kidney and put in a stent. Before the surgery, the doctor gave a very grim prognosis and said that she might not make it. But thank the Lord she survived the surgery and is doing extremely well. In my next few blogs I will share with you her tremendous progress.
I do want to tell you quickly about how good God is. My godly grandma said when she woke up from surgery she said, “Thank you Lord” and she said she heard in an audible voice, “You’re welcome Myrtle.” Isn’t God good? The doctor’s are shocked at her amazing progress. She doesn’t seem to be
Please pray for my grandmother, that God would touch her as He sees fit. May His will be done. Let me tell you what she says when we talk about her recovery.
Faith sees the impossible
Hears the audible
Expects the incredible and
Receives the impossible!
May God help us to have this kind of faith.
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06.13.2009 | 7:41 pm | Other
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06.13.2009 | 7:39 pm | Other
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06.13.2009 | 7:33 pm | Other
Okay I have finally been able to type up my schedule and get it into a format that can be understood by all. Meaning it’s not in my handwriting .
I would love to have some of you come and visit me if I am in your area. If you are a pastor or mission’s director and I am in your area and you would be interested in having a missions service on an off night (meaning a service besides Sunday or Wednesday) when I have an opening you can contact me at (570) 242-9080.
God bless!
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06.11.2009 | 6:59 pm | Other
Hello there from the road. I am actually sitting at a Pilot Gas Station trying to get caught up on emails and updates. I have had a wonderful few weeks on the road. I have seem some beautiful places, met some amazing people, visited wtih old friends and enjoyed fellowship with so many. I don’t have time today to tell you about all my travels, but I wanted to share with some pictures of my short visit to the Cayman Islands. Thank you John Sr., John Jr. and Reina for your warm hospitality and making sure I had a great time visiting your beautiful Island. God bless you!
I enjoyed a wonderful BBQ supper made by the famous Chef (Brother) John. Read about his accomplishments here:
http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Jefferson_John_70864626.aspx
Bro. John Sr., me, Reina, John Jr and one of sisters from the church outside of the gorgeous motel where we had our prayer breakfast.
Enjoying the ocean
Sunday Evening I was privileged to speak at the Red Bay church. Several of the local churches came together for this special evening.
My time in the Cayman was so blessed by the Lord and I felt so welcomed by the people and I truly enjoyed my visit there. I will try to share a few more pictures in the near future
Thank you for your ongoing prayers. Keep praying for me as I travel and share about the work in Romania.
In the next few days I will try to get my deputation schedule put on my blog so you will know where I will be hanging my hat God bless you all!
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