Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Beatrice

In just a few weeks (less than 3 to be exact) a team from Alabama and Georgia, many of us who have never met, will be on our way to a country that each in our own way has stolen a piece of our hearts. It has been an incredibly deep, long, at times painful, joyful journey and the adventure is just beginning!

Several weeks ago a woman named Beatrice, became the first new believer in the village of Angoltok. Many of you have been following the story and have been praying for her - Thank you! The truth is Beatrice is not doing well. She had surgery to remove the cancer but the truth is that their is no chemo and no drugs there. Just last week she went to have the wound cleaned and she is in a great deal of pain. Her testimony has been such a blessing to the people of Angoltok. Tonight as I met with a team member/friend/mentor we began talking and praying for this woman. We are praying that His will shall be accomplished in Beatrice's life and that whether she be healed or whether he chooses to take her home to be with Him that others would be drawn to the One who saved Beatrice's life and has given her HOPE for every tomorrow.

I'll be honest, selfishly I want to be able to meet Beatrice in February. I want to hug her and hear her tell her story in HER words but I will trust that He knows best!

Please pray for Beatrice and for the village of Angoltok!

This is Beatrice, my sister in Him.