My heart is burdened this morning to pray... since we left Ukraine last March, there have been 5 of us families in Kiev with SEND Ukraine that have left for serious medical reasons - two others for cancer. Pray for the Friesens (the husband) and Barnharts (the wife) who are currently undergoing chemo treatment. Mark, Genna Friesen and Kevin Barnhart were part of the 5 man leadership team of SEND. Reading updates from these families, though, is a total blessing - watching them lean on God and God in action. Some of you have asked, "Is it Chernobyl?" There is just as much cancer in America and it doesn't matter. I love the verses: "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?..." Matt. 16:25-26. Because we didn't shy away from Chernobyl - our whole family, yes, including Ben and Josh gained so much LIFE in Christ our 13 years in Ukraine. Especially now, looking back, we wouldn't have traded it. Pray for our SEND team - they need just as much of God's grace losing our 5 families - they are waiting on the Lord to see if the other 4 families will be able to return - we pray that they are already experiencing God in deeper ways. Pray also for our Ukrainian colleagues - we love and miss them.
We also received some great news that my brother-in-law's surgery to remove some cancer was successful and is cancer free now - Yeh Michael!!! Good News is always music to our ears!
2 comments:
Great post, Bonnie! Your life of trust is such a rich example. I appreciate you!
Becky
Hi Bonnie, I will just try and see if I can write you this way. If it works I write again. THanks for sharing our story with others and having them pray. We're aware of the privilege of so many believers praying for us around the world. How would we stand up and trust if we wouldn't have his precious word that is our foundation! We build on sloid ground even though it is work, but when the storm comes it stands and doesn't come trembling down. God bless you day by day and encourage your heart and your family as well. We love you, Armie for all of us
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