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Post by CrissySnow on Aug 18, 2011 20:32:05 GMT -5
This is fun...he opens the doors. He speaks to the hearts of the people. He opens ears to hear what the holy spirit is saying. I could not do this alone without him. I give him the glory for all he accomplishes. He makes people smile and shows them he cares when we are obedient. In return I have inner joy and peace that I havent recieved any other way.. You cannot tell me he isnt real and relevant. I now know what the abundant life as a christian is. Heard it preached about many many times but never knew experiencailly. I'm so glad you are back safely and had such a successful trip. God is doing so much good work through you. And others can truly see God by looking at your life. Glad to hear an update--I had been anticipating!
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Post by shushy on Aug 19, 2011 3:48:28 GMT -5
Hey crissy
Thank you..yes I miss swimming with the fish the warm sun on my skin, the friendly smiles and relaxing lifestyle. The fish were jumping ahead of me..I squeal if they brush my leg though. Being seranaded every night with island music. Oh my gosh.. I thought the ferry was going to snap on the way over because the sea was wild, and even though a 'quick cat' kids were screaming with the rolling back and forth, the only way I coped and didnt need to barf was I clung to the sides of the seat and pretended I was on a wild bucking horse, my daughter ran downstairs and heaved over the side.. the sea was calm in the harbour and she'd asked me does it get rough only minutes b4 and Id said no way its always calm (as she is popping motion tabs into her mouth)....the seaman had said to me, "madam would you like to enter the cabin?"[ I was on the back of the cat,] said'no thank you I love it here with the spray on my skin..he then said 'I urge to come inside the sea is going to get rough any minute now. ' I stood and took one step and next thing it hit, the rolling side to side..when I entered the cabin and landed on the seat the sea was washing over the front window. I was surprised I wasnt sea sick but there were moments when I thought the shuddering was going to snap it in half.
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Post by CrissySnow on Aug 22, 2011 4:21:17 GMT -5
have you ever tried the sea sickness patch? I used to get nausea just watching boats from the shore! Wearing the patch helps a lot. With the patch I can even go sailing with my cousin without feeling any ill effects.
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Post by shushy on Aug 22, 2011 19:06:53 GMT -5
have you ever tried the sea sickness patch? I used to get nausea just watching boats from the shore! Wearing the patch helps a lot. With the patch I can even go sailing with my cousin without feeling any ill effects. No never heard of it..I rarely go in boats these days. thank you.
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Post by shushy on Sept 1, 2011 6:25:31 GMT -5
Im putting this here bz I dont remember which thread I was challenged on.
I mentioned recently how I was currently praying and putting out a fleece and asking God for something, major. I said if it be your will Lord. Well someone else got it. I prayed again and asked Lord if it be your will put it back into my hands.
Haha.....guess what? He did. Obviously cant say what it is. They changed their minds and decided they didnt want it. Random chance? I dont think so.
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Post by shushy on Aug 6, 2012 8:00:32 GMT -5
I have just returned from a much needed holiday. The last yr had been a difficult yr due to family needs and issues. Prior to returning to the Islands I felt a bit discouraged with things going on around me and lost focus due to loosing contact with a family of orphans who were laid so strong on my heart to help. I now have a contact for 2 of the children. The night before I left the island I met a woman who I believe will be strategic in the next phaze of my life and how I will be used. We had coffee due to her interest in the kind employment I do and we proceeded to chat for over 4hrs. It was such a blessing to meet her. We just clicked. I feel it was a divine appointment and that another door is opening.
I will review this thread in 6 mths and maybe tell you more then. Its been 4 yrs since I began this mission with my Lord of the universe/father/ almighty whatever you want to call him.
Before I went away I felt like my life was at a cross roads and now I know it has taken a different turn. Lets see what the future holds. I am reminded of the scripture....' when you are faithful in the small things he trusts you with greater things.' That is where my faith is.
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Post by snow on Aug 6, 2012 12:20:13 GMT -5
I have just returned from a much needed holiday. The last yr had been a difficult yr due to family needs and issues. Prior to returning to the Islands I felt a bit discouraged with things going on around me and lost focus due to loosing contact with a family of orphans who were laid so strong on my heart to help. I now have a contact for 2 of the children. The night before I left the island I met a woman who I believe will be strategic in the next phaze of my life and how I will be used. We had coffee due to her interest in the kind employment I do and we proceeded to chat for over 4hrs. It was such a blessing to meet her. We just clicked. I feel it was a divine appointment and that another door is opening.
I will review this thread in 6 mths and maybe tell you more then. Its been 4 yrs since I began this mission with my Lord of the universe/father/ almighty whatever you want to call him.
Before I went away I felt like my life was at a cross roads and now I know it has taken a different turn. Lets see what the future holds. I am reminded of the scripture....' when you are faithful in the small things he trusts you with greater things.' That is where my faith is. Keep us posted Shushy!! All the best in your new directions and journeys.
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Post by shushy on Aug 8, 2012 5:53:08 GMT -5
snow I will and thank you. you are always so kind and gracious..hugs to you..
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Post by shushy on Aug 13, 2012 7:41:53 GMT -5
Yesterday we went to the market to buy some baby/toddlers clothes for the orphanage. I decided that children deserve new and used clothes. The lady who owned the stall asked who we were buying for when she saw the amount of clothing, I said orphans in the islands, five min later she offerd 4 pairs of jeans to contribute. I was elated but tears sprung to my eyes..when a stranger is moved to help it gives me faith in humanity. She didnt know me from adam, yet she trusted me. Thats big.
The giving now pays for 50 kids school fees/ another child who goes to a special school's fees, second hands clthing, books, shoes, and 2 orphanges one with 2nd hand clothes the other with new and used and I linked up with my 4 orphans or at least 3 of them, one moved to the other side of the world with an uncle. So its busy busy busy and more in the pip line.
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Post by shushy on Jul 29, 2013 8:39:23 GMT -5
The faithfulness of heaven hasnt faultered. Its been 1yr since I have written here.
Last yr my darling Popsy died and during the grieving process I lost my joy. One reason I don't spend as much time here.
I had begun to feel like a robot with giving. Other needs were urgent and took up some of my time. I kept being obedient to the call to help, working and putting the money aside and saving clothing toys books dvds whatever is handed to me..until I have enough to ship. (I have never had to ask for help the goods come to me.) Usually about 13 boxes a yr. I haven't been privy to seeing the joy on the faces of the children and people we have been helping so this yr I decided to doing something different. My daughter and hubby are going with me and we will visit the orphanage and go and purchase things they need. Then drive to the village and meet five women who my courier has seen begging on the street with babies in their arms. We will purchase food items and other things they may need. In the 5 yrs I have been involved in this I have to say that I now could not live my life without giving being a huge part of it. Ive learned that giving cash is not the thing to do. That corruption in high places needs to be watched for even in the most seemingly innocent of circumstances. I leave this week for the island. I look forward to what the master of the universe has planned for me.
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Post by shushy on Jul 29, 2013 8:40:30 GMT -5
Its been 2 yrs since I have written here.
Last yr my darling Popsy died and during the grieving process I lost my joy. One reason I don't spend as much time here.
I had begun to feel like a robot with giving. Other needs were urgent and took up some of my time. I kept being obedient to the call to help, working and putting the money aside and saving clothing toys books dvds whatever is handed to me..etHONKYTONK-HOEDOWN-WHOOPTYDOOil I have enough to ship. (I have never had to ask for help the goods come to me.) Usually about 13 boxes a yr. I haven't been privy to seeing the joy on the faces of the children and people we have been helping so this yr I decided to doing something different. My daughter and hubby are going with me and we will visit the orphanage and go and purchase things they need. Then drive to the village and meet five women who my courier has seen begging on the street with babies in their arms. We will purchase food items and other things they may need. In the 5 yrs I have been involved in this I have to say that I now could not live my life without giving being a huge part of it. Ive learned that giving cash is not the thing to do. That corruption in high places needs to be watched for even in the most seemingly innocent of circumstances. I leave this week for the island. I look forward to what the master of the universe has planned for me.
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Post by snow on Jul 29, 2013 10:33:52 GMT -5
That sounds like quite the adventure! I wish you all the best! I was probably told which islands before, but have forgotten.
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Post by shushy on Aug 14, 2013 7:39:13 GMT -5
Thank you snow. It certainly was an adventure in many ways.
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Post by shushy on Aug 14, 2013 7:39:52 GMT -5
I set off on my journey with daughter and son-in-law accompanying me. I had prayed and believed for the cash I'd delegated for certain things. This trip was different than the others in the sense I was able to carry more cash than normal. It just transpired that way. Id separated it into a number of envelopes. I'm not good with math. This seemed easier. We arrived early and went to the hotel for a shower and sleep before J was due to pick us up @ Noon. It was hot!!! J picked us up in a 4x4, our first destination was the orphanage.
We had a huge bag of second hand clothes to drop off. Staff invited us in and we sat down. We chatted at some length. I asked them what their immediate need was. Towels. 21 of them. I said ok I'll see what I can do and drop them off tomorrow before leaving for the island. After a tour of the orphanage and cuddling a couple of children who were awake from their afternoon nap we left.
J asked where too next? I told him Id like to drive around to find these women with babies he'd seen begging on the street. So we set off on the dusty road heat sizzled in every corner of the land. I couldn't escape it so kept drinking cold water. As we drove around the back streets of the town, searching for these women, there were many beggars with tins or containers. everywhere you looked. J told us that many of these beggars are collecting for the churches building fund. I felt sick. To see the poverty and they worry about their buildings instead of the humanity in need. I saw one Indian lady who clearly had painted her face with mud to appear dirty. As we drove around a number of times we didn't find one woman with a baby. I'm thinking ok what now. What am I going to spend this 250 dollars on Id delegated?
I asked J to move to the next step to go to his village. Id set money aside to help him with his recent new ablution block. We were greeted by all these happy children some with runny noses beaming at us. Mama had just finished her shower I had met her on 2 occasions but only for 5mins. This time I had a good look at her and loved her immediately. I looked at Js house and it was so small...my mind is rapidly working out how to help My family are builders. I design houses easily in my mind. We chatted a few mins then I remembered an impression Id had a few times back in Melbourne. If I saw Mama to ask her how I can help her, is there a need she has? I did. I saw her discomfort, so I said maybe you know someone who is desperate? She relaxed and said yes she did. Her niece had children and was constantly in need, Mama tries to help her. The niece P helps mama with the little ones each day and J gives her a few dollars a day. So I said ok lets take P shopping. I was beginning to feel a bit ill with the heat so climbed back into the 4x4. Mama had tears welling in her eyes, P was overcome with timidity and shyness and she was crying with shock I think. I smiled at her and said come one lets go shopping. She climbed in the back of the vehicle, Mama looked confused and excited so I said "come on you come too". then 2 toddlers cried they wanted to come as well, so we all piled in..8 of us. The supermarket J took us too is huge. K took P with her, Mama set off I asked them how much they spend a wk on food it was $50, I told them to do their normal shop. Meanwhile I set off to find and purchase towels. I'm heading down the isles towards the towel section. A petite pretty Indian lady came bustling towards me looking me up and down asking " can I help you mam?" "I would like to purchase some towels please" She led me to the towels which were lets face it not luxurious and thirsty. they looked stringy and not very absorbent but this was all they had. One pile were 9.95 the other 10.95. I'll call her Rasheed. I have never bartered I hate it. My family barter with a lot of things but not me. This was my first time. Rasheed said "Lady you wait here, I will go up and I will see. I think we have 21, but will see my boss and come back. You wait ok?" I said, "you tell your boss if he can give me 21 towels I will pay 10.00 each. " I was firm. She was happy and almost flirty and very funny to watch. I knew she wanted a sale and I knew Id buy but man she was entertaining in her enthusiasm and exuberance. I wandered down some isles found Mama enjoying her shopping. I encouraged her if there was anything else she wanted. Then she saw the pan, it was aluminium about 15inch across, I told her no mama aluminium is not good for your body get stainless steel...no she wanted the aluminium. Then she found a Billy tea pot.. They cook on open fire or in the ground and only one gas burner. I don't know how they manage. For me it would be like camping. Mama was delighted. 'It felt so good, inside, so rewarding to see their happiness. Unspeakable joy was exploding on my insides.
Then Rasheed runs up, she reappeared gleefully telling me she had the towels, the boss had agreed to 10.00..I knew he would. Rasheed was almost jumping like a child, constantly touching my arm. Showing the way back to the checkout where the pile of towels waited. Rasheed is constantly chattering I told her who the towels were for. she was beaming and giggling at me. Excited. Suddenly K comes up to me and says 'we need to stop now or we're going to have a blow out we have spent 160.00.' I did a quick calculation and thought ok. We were 8.00 over on the food. As we stood at the checkout the manager approached relaxed, happy and began to chat. Rasheed had disappeared. He told me she is the best staff he has ever had. Every month she wins the staff sales. I'm laughing and said' I can imagine.' He said "she's a he/she," I asked pardon? "A he/she she's a he/she." "Oh ok!... ahh I did notice a bit of a grey shadow on her face." I asked him how he rewards her? With bonuses each month. I told him I was glad to hear it. Good for him. She deserves it.
Before we left the shop Rasheed came running back up to me, thanking me profusely asking when am I coming back? I told her id see her the next day to buy food for the island. "Ok Lady I'll be here." We hugged.
After we dropped Mama and P home with the shopping. We took J to the hardware store.
The next day we were picked up by Mohammad the taxi driver. I saw Rasheed and told her I'd be back the following wk to buy more stuff for the orphans. She said "Saturday? I only work Saturday I'm off on Sunday. "Ok darling" I said. I'd negotiated with Mohammed for 2hrs for 40.00 he was happy. We then went to the orphanage and dropped off the towels and another bag of new clothes we'd bought at the market months before. I waited in the car while K dropped them in. I felt like my brain was beginning to cook. The heat was so intense. to be cont...
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Post by snow on Aug 14, 2013 11:09:05 GMT -5
Ah Shushy!! What a tale to tell. You are amazing! Love to hear of your 'adventures'. Hugs
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Post by shushy on Aug 14, 2013 15:12:36 GMT -5
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Thanks hugs back. More soon.
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Post by shushy on Aug 19, 2013 7:17:56 GMT -5
It took a few days to get to the point of unwinding from the busy yr behind me. One day having lunch relaxing by the pool a young woman approached and introduced herself beaming at us. We had already been served by someone else. She introduced herself as L. I liked her immediately her warm smile and friendly manner. then she said. "You know J?" "Of course we do," I replied. "And you know P?" "Yes"...I became alerted in my being. Fleetingly wondering where this was going. By this time her eyes were misted in tears. I watched her with a puzzled look. She struggled to speak, emotion over whelmed her as she said.."P is my Mum" I said that's wonderful. By this time all 4 of us had tears in our eyes. "Mum phoned me and told me what you did for her. She was so excited and crying on the phone when she got home" Then she began thanking me profusely. We hugged we laughed and began to chatter. My brain began ticking and after a while I said. "L can you keep a secret? " "Yes." "When do you go home for your day off." It was a week later. "When you go home I would like you to do something for me. I need your word you will do it." Ive discovered as with most places news travels fast. I wanted P to be surprised and blessed again. "I want you to take this, and say to P, come on Ma lets go shopping." I wanted L to experience the joy and P to have more food. Her face lite up as I slipped the folded 50.00 into her palm. I took the opportunity to ask the names ages and sizes of her siblings to add to my xmas list for J's extended family.
The reality of this experience has been so beautiful and incredibly moving for all of us. My soninlaw thanked me that he was able to be a part of it all. He is not a christian but funnily has learned to pray with K on a regular basis almost since they met.
It has always been my intention or motivation for writing about this experience to share with others when led, so that they too can get a glimpse of how it is when you learn to hear the voice of the spirit, the cry in the wilderness and help those in need. Some may think I write with arrogance about giving, nothing could be further from the truth. I say this with deep humility in realising it has taken yrs for me to understand the scripture 'wisdom cries out in the streets'... I finally know what my calling in life is. It has taken 61yrs to see that my heart is for children and the poor. I cannot describe so poinantly the immeasurable light that permeated our path and filled others with joy and hope including ourselves. My son inlaw thanked me he felt so happy and privelged to have been a part of the giving. He is agnostic. Looking back the power that was between us as this all transpired I know now is/was the power of love. I thought about how love is the one thing that remains in heaven. Is this why scripture talks about love not seeking itself..(I thought that script was about marriage) If all of us could help one poor person how better a place would the world be? After meeting P I wondered how much had she cried out to God/the universe for help? How much had Mama prayed for the Lord to help her? J is a praying man who prays a lot. I had been looking at J as my courier and even tho his family and extended had been blessed abundantly it wasnt enough due to the way they look after their own.
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Post by snow on Aug 19, 2013 14:22:47 GMT -5
Are these people near to you? So that you can travel there more frequently?
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Post by shushy on Aug 19, 2013 15:29:06 GMT -5
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Yes the trip is between 5hr plus depending on which flight. The reason I go once a yr is because we own a timeshare there. I hadnt considered going more frequently before. J and I are incontact via phone and speak regularly. Up until now the money has been primarily my percentage of income. Now it will double with K's. Also the women at work have offered different things in the last wk. I 'll talk more about the conclusion and goals I have for the next 12 mths when I write again in a few days. xx gtg
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Post by shushy on Aug 21, 2013 7:31:46 GMT -5
As I said once before I try to avoid giving cash if I can help it. Two reasons 1. I need a receipt if possible. 2. I don't like putting temptation in someone's way. I've learned that can happen.
I decided I would divide my giving in half. Between J and his extended family and the orphanage. The orphanage have a lot of people popping in gifting different things.
What I intend to do is send a shipment more frequently. Instead of once a yr. Every couple of months. I had thought to post but have discovered nappies weigh a lot. Containing things like milk/nappies/wet wipes/ toiletries etc to both the orphanage and J. I know these things cost a lot on top of the food bill. Also clothing and others things that are given to me. There will be lots of Christmas gifts this yr, double the 20 or so I normally send. Already I have nappies/ milk/Sustagen and wet wipes and second hand clothes. K and I will begin this week. I have no doubt all will be provided. As the door has opened wider. I just need to relax and let it happen.
That hardest thing for me too do was walk away from some of those babies. I know with my mothercraft training, nannying and child disability worker skills and care I could have helped those babies grow and thrive. It broke my heart to leave them.
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Post by snow on Aug 21, 2013 12:06:59 GMT -5
As I said once before I try to avoid giving cash if I can help it. Two reasons 1. I need a receipt if possible. 2. I don't like putting temptation in someone's way. I've learned that can happen.
I decided I would divide my giving in half. Between J and his extended family and the orphanage. The orphanage have a lot of people popping in gifting different things.
What I intend to do is send a shipment more frequently. Instead of once a yr. Every couple of months. I had thought to post but have discovered nappies weigh a lot. Containing things like milk/nappies/wet wipes/ toiletries etc to both the orphanage and J. I know these things cost a lot on top of the food bill. Also clothing and others things that are given to me. There will be lots of Christmas gifts this yr, double the 20 or so I normally send. Already I have nappies/ milk/Sustagen and wet wipes and second hand clothes. K and I will begin this week. I have no doubt all will be provided. As the door has opened wider. I just need to relax and let it happen.
That hardest thing for me too do was walk away from some of those babies. I know with my mothercraft training, nannying and child disability worker skills and care I could have helped those babies grow and thrive. It broke my heart to leave them. Yes, it is hard to not be able to make everything better. But we also need to know it's not up to just us to make 'everything' better. We need to leave some of it for others to do too. They get to share in the joy of giving and that's important. So just do what you can, be who you are and trust that it's perfect. Know that someone else will share the joy of giving and filling the needs that you cannot. You're doing great!
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Post by faune on Aug 21, 2013 13:31:02 GMT -5
Shushy ~ You are a wonder to behold and have one of the biggest hearts I've seen in a long time! Your spiritual gift is definitely as a "helper" within the universal body of believers and you are cheerful giver. After reading your thread recently, I was reminded of this scripture from II Corinthians 9:6-8 regarding the practice of giving back to God by helping others in their need. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%209%3A6-8&version=ESV;KJV;AMP
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Post by shushy on Aug 21, 2013 15:29:59 GMT -5
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Yes, its true and I do accept that.
faune Thank you so much for that scripture. I do believe it.
I think I will keep the stories of the spiritual stuff til I write a book. It is fascinating.
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Post by shushy on Apr 21, 2020 14:02:51 GMT -5
If I can encourage any of you Christians on here its one thing. Help the widows, the orphans, poor and oppressed.
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