May 5, 2004
One generation will commend your works to another;
they will tell of your mighty acts.
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and I will meditate on your wonderful works. (Psalm 145)
Dear Jane,
 This morning I am thankful that God is allowing me the privilege of being one generation commending Him and His 
works to another (vs. 4). Yesterday I met up with the 3 and 4 year olds as they were on their way to school. Meeting the children is always the joy in my morning–they are all smiles and stories.
Today  Mama Robinah said to Robert, “Robert did you tell Jja Jja that you prayed and God helped you not wet yourself last night?” That little boy’s face broke out in a big smile and he ran and threw his arms around my knees and said in that wonderful broken English, “Jja Jja I prayed–I pray for Auntie Casey –I pray for Uncle Mike–Jja Jja I pray.” Girlfriend, moments like that make my heart explode. That his mama has taught him to take all things to God in prayer is mega-marvelous. He is already armed for life.  When I think on the institutional, non-attentive life that Robert knew in the Babies Home and see the security and nurture that he has here I am immensely thankful to God.
 The children are thriving.
Robert came to the Babies Home so severely malnourished that he could not hold his body upright. God’s plan for Robert’s life is very different from where he began his days.  He is so bright. He memorizes quickly and sings beautifully all the words of the hymn CD that is in his cottage. It is not unusual for these children to be walking along the sidewalk and to break out with “How Great Thou Art” or “Amazing Grace.”
We went to Casey’s volleyball game yesterday and the Coiners went as well. 
 Later we ate at the Cafe’ Roma and Casey was thrilled that we found pizza that was almost like “real” pizza there. She said, “Mom, I think you miss something so long that you forget the real taste and something close to it is just as good in the end.” She is a wise woman.
Thank you for hearing my heart for Mom and sending her flowers dear lady–she will be delighted with that thoughtfulness and loves cut flowers dearly. I know as I read Psalm 145 that there is nothing facing us today that our Great God won’t be meeting before us–the words “abundant” and “abounding” and “everlasting” have us wrapped in a security that is awe inspiring. May the awe of the Lord fall all over you as you meet with Him this morning.  I am wanting to call on Him in truth – regarding Carolyn, advise me if you hear me hiding out of self protectiveness or some other self absorbed something–if God wants to use me differently I am willing.
Love to you friend–lissa