Memorial Box Monday: Hands for Haiti

About 10 days after the earthquake in Haiti, my husband boarded a plane headed there to provide medical relief. He learned of the opportunity to go late Wednesday and left home early Sunday morning. In that time, did some mad shopping for needed supplies: waterproof work boots, cargo pants, and miscellaneous needed medical supplies and packed his bags.

The only hesitation came when he asked that Wednesday, "What about missing eight days of income? Can we handle that?" I replied, "If God wants you to go, don't you think He'll take care of us?" (I just love it when I actually get to be the wise one instead of the doubter... and I love it more that God put together a marriage of incredible faith balance!)

Now back to the story...

While he prepared, our church family stepped in and helped too, providing more than 50 pounds of medical gauze. Gauze is NOT heavy... 50 pounds is a lot of gauze!

One store gave him a 20% discount on everything he needed as soon as they learned of the trip.

The airline waived baggage fees for checked luggage and brought him and the rest of his team meals at no charge. You know how the airlines are these days -- that was totally amazing!

God's little miracles tickle me and make me smile.

This trip, though, God decided to show off a bit. He's God, so He's allowed to be grand whenever He wants! When Rob returned to work, he received a bonus check. The weird thing was he had already received his year end bonus in December. It turns out that the accountant recalculated based on something (I didn't pay too close attention to that detail) and determined that the bonuses needed adjusted. That bonus check was less than $5.00 different than what Rob makes in eight days of work!

Don't you just love it?

Totally and completely thankful for God's provision, I am placing a picture of my husband faithfully serving God by caring for the precious people of Haiti.

PLEASE CONTINUE to pray for Haiti. The rains have come, and the living conditions are deteriorating. This nation needs our love and support. Don't forget Haiti! Check out Praying 4 Haiti to see how you can help. The cool t-shirts are only $20 and all proceeds go directly to relief work in Haiti.

Memorial Box Monday started at "A Place Called Simplicity." A friend of mine introduced me to it last week, and I love it! love it! love it!!! Memorial Box Monday provides an opportunity to remember all the good things God has done. Huge, gigantic things and little things that might seem insignificant. God's word is clear: "Cast every care on Me, for I care for you." (1 Peter 5:7).