Such a good day I decided to blog about it!

So, Today was your usual 105'+ sunny day! I was able to sleep a total of 13 hours last night and woke up feeling like a new woman. I wasn't feeling very well the past two days and I think a lot of it was just needing a good nights rest. After that long sweet glorious sleep I was able to start the day not feeling like a cranky pants!

What also made this day to fantastic is that everything is organized at the Compassion Kit Warehouse which has conveniently relocated itself (Technically we did the relocating!) to the Caubbles Crib! On Monday we caravanned  in a Honda Accord, Toyota Yaris, Darango, and Expedition and were able to transport all the full shippers to the Caubbles. Today, was all about organizing and what do ya know...we did it! Not to mention I found 33 phone cards and the folks who donated and filled compassion kits did a great job at filling them with all the basic items and then some! I appreciate it, FAMM appreciates it, and those who will receive the "LOVING GIFT WITH A COMPELLING MESSAGE" are thankful for it and will be changed for a lifetime through the Loving Message!

Thank you God for a wonderful day!
Jerri K.

Talent: Fitting 3 Shippers (24 Kits ea.) in
the back of a Toylota Yaris! 

Caught in a Perfect Moment.

After visiting a my friend at the park I went to Umm Suqueim beach for some time with my Heavenly Father. While sitting on my little beach towel, breathing in the salty air and being captivated by the crashing waves, I found my self in a perfect moment. When my heart feel full and I am satisfied. 

I am blessed during this season of my life to have so much free time not distracted  by school, work, and other everyday responsibilities I had back in the States. There is a whole other level of daily responsibility here that I will absolutely bring back home with me. "Now that I have seen I am responsible Faith without deeds is dead...And I am on a plane Across a distant sea But I carry you in me In the dust on...My feet. I will tell the world where I've been." - Brooke Fraser, Albertine. Now, this song is about Rawanda but I feel this quote is fitting for me right now. In another blog on another day I will dive into this "responsibility" business a little deep. Until then......

While I am reminded of man made restriction such as schedules I am also reminded and greatly comforted that God is not restricted by a schedule. If I want to go to the beach, sit at a coffee shop, or lay in my bed God is there ready to meet with me. Ready to spend time with me. When my heart is full or when I am anxious God is always ready to listen. And today I chose the beach to observe my Fathers good work. 

Love,

Jerri K.

Time.

I am a strong believer that Time is one of the most precious gifts that could ever be given. It is one that can never be replaced or bought. All that to say, I am praising my Heavenly Father for the past two days where I have spent the most time I have ever been able to with my sweet niece Claire. Just her and her Aunt Jerri K.  I put her down for nap and felt the tears well up (yes i said it...tears). I am just so proud to be her aunt. So thankful to be apart of such a tiny little girls life.  I sure will miss her while I am gone. I will miss all of my family. 

Please be praying for me. Pray that I use the month of September wisely, with no other preoccupation but to prepare for Dubai and spend with Family & Friends. Pray that I will have the discipline to be in the Word and draw closer to God during this time. 


Thank you, 
jKw

A day well spent.

Today was just a really great day. I woke up this morning and ventured off to Kirbyville to spend time with my Grandma and Grandpa. Let me tell you, Grandma really out does herself with her cooking! She prepared purple whole peas, roast w/ gravy &; rice, rolls, fried okra, creamed corn, & chicken n' dumplings! Needless to say this girl was happy! THANKS GRANDMA!

Grandma and I talked for a while about everything...really. Probably my favorite part was when she pulled out her yearbook from high school and showed me pictures of when she played basketball. To cool! It was just really great to see them and really spend some quality time with them. Thank you Father for that time!

Afterward I went to my Mom & Dads to see my Aunt Peggy &; Uncle Mike who were in town, as well as, My friend Sabrina & Kyle. We all had dinner together and I got some really great time with Sabrina and Kyle.

This was the 2nd time I have seen Sabrina since May. The first time was Wednesday for about 30 minutes. She JUST returned home from an out of state summer job and now she is leaving again. This will be the last time I get to see her until this time next year. I hate writing that. Thank goodness for Skype! It was so hard to say goodbye tonight. I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry.

In fact, I didn't just cry...I believe Niagara Falls was unleashed tonight. I am sure we looked pretty pitiful. This just goes to show what a friendship Sabrina and I have. She is not just a friend. She is a best friend. Even more precious to me she is a sister-in-Christ. It will be a joy to see what God works out in her life as she loves and seeks Him. This Next year is going to bring many challenges and joys for the both of us. You can do it Sabrina! Enjoy the adventure!!!

Even though the goodbyes I say are not forever...it's still really hard to say goodbye to the familiar and comfortable. BUT the reward...I wouldn't trade for the world. His Kingdom come & Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. HE is my reward!

"He is no fool to give what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." Jim Eliot

Peace, Jerri K.