It has been two weeks since writing to you about the older
gentlemen we had been ministering to on the side of the road. Last time we
talked about how we came to know him and how we celebrated his journey to a
safe place to recover. This time I get the privilege of updating you on how he
is doing as of now!
Mark and I made our way out of the city to a facility that provides
for men of all ages in desperate situations. The last time we saw our friend he
was almost unable to walk, extremely malnourished and near death. It was such a
relief to know he was going to be in a safe environment where he could
regularly get food as well as shelter from the rain.
When we pulled up we were so graciously greeted by many of
the men as well as lots of young children that wanted to hold our hands and
smother us with hugs. It was a warm welcome but our hearts were so curious how
our friend would be doing that we wanted to rush up to his room and check on
him. When we turned the corner and entered his room this is who we met…
After seeing him I could hardly contain myself. The empty
shell of a man that we walked away from had been completely transformed into a
vibrant man that seemed 20 years younger. He was beaming with joy. It took me
several minutes to even come to terms with what I was witnessing because when
we left he was in such a bad place just weeks ago.
As we talked to him he kept thanking God for blessing him by
sending us to help him. He said, “If you had not come help me I would have died
right there on the side of the road.”
He was so happy to see us and kept hugging us throughout our
visit. Before we left we asked him how he liked it here and if everything was
ok. He smiled really big and said, “Yes it is great, now this is my home.”
Even as I write this I am reminded of how great God’s love
is for each and everyone one of us. There is no obstacle that He cannot
overcome in pursuit of our heart. To see this man transformed by the love of
God in such practical ways is inspiring because every little thing we do can be
multiplied by the grace of God. Please pray for this man to fully embrace all
that God is calling him into. He has an amazing testimony and this is only the beginning
for him.
Thank you for all of your support. We love you!
God bless you,
Ward
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