Oh no. This Ain't Happening!

Ok. I'm all for doing whatever God wants my family to do but this ain't happening! That was my first impression as we walked into the first house on the property. It smelled of mold and the floor was caved-in in one of the bedrooms because the roof had leaked. It was scary! But then as we walked into the 2nd and 3rd house, and as we walked into the cabins where kids would stay when they were on the property, and as I stood under the pavilion with a stage that could seat 200 kids... it all started to become clearer. This could definitely work. There are tons of things that would need to be repaired and that would have to be brought-up in standard, but this is definitely a God thing. The property is amazingly beautiful. As far as a camp for kids goes, it's ready right now. As far as a place to bring in orphans, and provide a place for adopting families... it has quite a bit of work to do. But God is a big God and He is use to doing big things for us. So, we're pursuing what His will is for our family and this property. My brother-in-law is ready to move tomorrow, I think. To say the property is awesome would be an understatement. It is nestled in between two mountains and is dense jungle with small waterfalls and streams everywhere. There is lush vegetation everywhere... impatiens are growing in the wild here (for all you non-green thumb folks, it is an annual flower that is used throughout the U.S. and comes in many various colors and is used in the shade... didn't think you were going to get an education in horticulture today did you?). It's beautiful. We're going to meet with a local attorney tomorrow or Friday to try and get some legal clarification on a few things but it is definitely an awesome ministry opportunity we have here.

Today we are going to Villa Zumbie (Village of the Walking Dead, approximately 6,000 people) to do a few home visits with the pastor of the Village. Then tonight I am ministering in the Wednesday Night Service. So, please pray for us. This is part of the reason we are here... to minister to people who desperately need to hear the Gospel. Thank you to everyone who is following this blog and praying for us. I'll post later tonight or tomorrow.

Love Ya,

Jim