You know you're in Belize when...

I know I've posted this photo on Facebook but I haven't shared it here on the blog.  This rat snake was looking for a way into Belize Bible Center one Saturday during class.  Tom just moved the white board in front of the window and class kept on going!

Grief...

 

What an emotionally intense week this has been.  In our office and around the world grief is a very real and present factor.  May all who are grieving find the safe people and safe places necessary to be able to mourn their losses and heal their hearts.  

Never underestimate the power of prayer!

Today has been a day of prayer.

Prayer for the people of  Oklahoma.  Prayer for a friend whose mother was killed in a car accident.  Prayer for our clients at the Child Development Foundation.  And prayer for a little one who had open heart surgery today.

Prayer is not the least we can do.  Prayer is a powerful thing to do.

Never underestimate the power of prayer!

Global Day of Prayer

It is always a blessing to gather with the body of believers.  

And to come together for prayer...priceless!

Yesterday, Tom and I joined in with around 300 believers for the Global Day of Prayer. It was a powerful time of worship and intercession as local worship leaders, pastors, church and community leaders led us through the prayer points for the night. This year, for our area, it was held at the National Showgrounds in Belmopan.

                                       Mayor Simeon Lopez welcoming everyone to the event...

Worship...

 

 

The overflow...some people had to stand...

Pastor Wade was the emcee for the evening...

Looking forward to next year!

CDF at work and play...

Here are a few shots from our time in Dream Valley this morning.  CDF was asked to do a training on Child Abuse for a group of preschool teachers as part of their Teacher's Day retreat.  

 

Shelly started off by explaining who CDF is and what we do...

 

There were close to 50 for the training...

 
Tom teaching...

And then it was time for a break before lunch.  There was so much to see and do there.  Some of the teachers went for a boat ride, some visited the butterfly farm, others enjoyed the pool, while others just soaked up the sun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The grounds were beautiful, birds were singing, various flowers are in bloom, oh what a wonderful day!

Where do you find your joy?

 

I'm finding it today among the simple things...

What's for dinner?

Baked Spicy Mango Chicken Wings...yum!