Nov. 27 Thankful Reflections. Prayer Request

I did not anticipate how hard emotionally Thanksgiving would be for me.

My blessings caused me to feel guilty for having SO much.

I enjoy a very comfortable house with a soft bed, running water, electricity, Internet.....and over a million Haitians remain in deteriorating tents/tarps.

I enjoyed 3 family gatherings including one with 5 generations of my mom's family represented. Almost every Haitian I know lost family in the quake and I don't know how many have lost family to cholera.

I enjoyed way to many choices of tasty food. Many world wide had nothing to eat for the day or days. I have more than two choices of nice, warm clothes to wear.

I enjoyed Christian radio, open praying, meeting with believers without threat or persecution. Many spent the day in prison, hiding or pain because of the cost of their faith.

I read that just with the money that Americans spend on ice cream in a year that 83 million children could receive adequate meals for a year.

SIGH. Yes I'm thankful.

Prayer Request. Cory talked with Pastor Rigo yesterday. He reports that the clinic area is overflowing with cholera patients. He thankfully bought enough IV fluids to last them 5 days. He's looking for additional space for patients as the hall ways are full. Continue to pray for the staff, for supplies and for education.