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Kids in the Child Sponsorship Program

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Port Elizabeth

Politics

  • The thoughts and ideas expressed here are not necessarily those of Oceans Of Mercy (the mission we are with) so please don't hold them accountable for the ideas or thoughts expressed...

Colossians 1:9

  • Jami -
    Her dad (Don) was diagnosed with bladder cancer. They recently did surgery to remove all the cancer and so far it all looks clear. So please pray that the MRI, blood work, and lab tests all come back negative.
  • Mandy-
    We need financial prayer. My hubby is in the RV industy & it is in the toilet right now. We are doing what we can to stay afloat, but it looks grim. We're in the process of selling the house just to get enough $ to make it through the winter. No debt...just struggling to buy necessities. Not sure where we'll end up?
  • Paige -
    (13 months old) girl who is battling stage one neuroblastoma which is a kind of cancer. Please pray for her and her family for complete healing. UPDATE: She's at home now and she's had one round of chemo so far. She'll have another round in the next 2 weeks and then they'll take a CT Scan of the lump to see if it has shrunk. Then they'll either do surgery to remove it (preferred) or they'll give her 2 more rounds of chemo and take a look at it again. So far she seems to be doing well, with no physical side affects.
  • Brenda -
    Going for more tests this week at the hospital. She was already cleared from the results from her breast but we are still a little concerned because of our family history with cancer (Brenda is my aunt).
  • Samantha -
    Zoe, her seven year old daughter has been diagnosed with scoliosis, a heart murmur, and most recently Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Patent Ductus Ateriosus. Zoe will have to have surgery...possibly in July. Their insurance only covers 80% of the costs of treatment. Please pray for Gods provision and healing.
  • Grandma Vicker -
    Has had heart problems for forever but now her aortic valve is beginning to tighten causing her heart murmer to increase...so soon they might have to re-open her heart to give her a different valve.
  • Heidi -
    She is battling all kinds of crazy...her diagnosis being: lacunar stroke; onset diabetes/ high cholesterol/ migraines. Please pray for all of that.
  • Gabe –
    2 year old little boy is going through chemo is very weak and sick. Please continue to pray for him and his family.
  • Anne -
    Direction, wisdom and timing as she writes her book.
  • Bethlehem House -
    Lynn- the intrum house mom...Please pray for strength and wisdom as she leads the girls toward the Cross.
  • Derek and Shannon -
    Continued healing from the cancer that has been eating away at their lives. (He is in remission but the disease is still causing all sorts of drama).
  • Jackie and Chuck -
    Health and comfort as they grow old together. (She battles COPD, emphysema and array of other health issues.)
  • Mr. and Mrs. Fair -
    Wisdom for Daniel as he leads our family, wisdom for me as I follow.
  • The people of South Africa -
    Salvation, healing within their land, food in their bellies.
  • Kelsey -
    girl from youth group...Dr's can't seem to figure out what is wrong; she has been ill for over 2 years.

Soup Club

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Wild in Africa

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    A day in South Africa. So fabulous. Come and hang out. We will take you on an adventure.

Beach Mama

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    Our fabulous day at the beach.

Cape Town

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    Our trip to the coast.

Township

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    Meet some people and see some townships....

About this girl

I am seriously all about loving my husband and loving my family and then my friends. Of course without saying, I strive (and a lot of times fail) to put Christ first. Actually, I don’t know what the heck I am doing. Do any of us? Really? We are all such broken, and selfish, and used up people…in need of a Savior. I know I am. I am just trying to love those around me, and build relationships. I am so distracted all the time by all the shinny things. I barely get anything done, so that is why I married Daniel. He makes sense. He is organized and well adjusted. He just makes sense. He is the love of my life and I respect and adore him more then anybody. He is fabulous. Okay…bla bla bla. More later. Maybe.


More...

Oh yeah, about a year ago we sold everything we owned and moved to South Africa. It was probably the hardest and most wonderful thing we have ever done. Yay. We work and live in Port Elizabeth...feeding kids. We run soup clubs and a Child Sponsorship Program. Right now over 700 kids get at least one meal a day. Holy crap. That is cool. We also are involved with a hospice program and some other fun stuff. Just trying our best to love people and build relationships. I hope we are following the Lord and living in surrender. Dang, I hope so. Right now we are the only people on the ground here with our mission...as it is ran and funded from America....so please pray for us. You can find out more at Onelifechild.org or Oceansofmercy.com

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Hi there! we were both on Pete Wilson's blog yesterday. I'm glad your blog page was attached to your name. I'm the one that made the cosmetic surgery & starving kids comment. my dry sense of humor came out when people started playing the starving children card. and that people really spend time talking about such things.

this is a great blog, by the way :)

Posted by: just sayin | May 22, 2008 at 06:31 PM

I love that you wrote this: "Actually, I don’t know what the heck I am doing. Do any of us?". In an odd way it's encouraging to me. Thanks for sharing your heart.

Posted by: danielle | May 28, 2008 at 04:32 AM

i found you on Pete Wilson's blog.....and our blogs are the same type! It made me smile - we must be alike in other ways too! Check mine out: www.aworshipfulheart.typepad.com. I'll be hanging out and reading to get to know you. God bless you as you serve Him with your whole heart.

Posted by: Jan Owen | June 12, 2008 at 07:40 PM

Hi Kristi, I see you all over the blog world but this is the first time I've stopped in to say 'hi'. I'm looking forward to keeping up with you!

Posted by: Jenni Catron | June 30, 2008 at 12:21 AM

Hi Kristi, I really like this page and what you said about just trying to love people and knowing that we are broken, selfish, used up people in need of Saviour. I really relate to all of that. What you guys are doing in PE is amazing, I look forward to reading more. God bless.

Posted by: Birgit | July 03, 2008 at 05:30 PM

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