It takes a village

You know the saying it takes a village? Well I have been thinking about that a lot this past week.  I have not been feeling well for a week now and so I think that is why it is on my mind.  I was thinking that in the states if I was not feeling well I would try to take care of things on my own and Benj would still have to go to work and I would have to take care of the kids and keep the house clean and make dinner and all that good stuff. It just isn't in our nature to ask for help except maybe from our parents. But here Benj has been able to rearrange his schedule a bit, Goretty has helped to keep the house looking great and helped to cook some meals. Our friends keep checking on us and even picked Izaac up from school because I wasn't feeling up to getting him and Benj was working. My sister offered to drive 4 hours to come stay with us to help with cooking and cleaning and watching the kids. It really has been cool (despite being sick) to see our "village" and how they come together to keep us a float when we need it. So I am challenging you all. Who is your village? Who can you call for help when you are sick or overwhelmed? Your "village" doesn't have to be just family but could be anyone that God has placed in your life even if it is just for that season. I am praising God today for my "village", for the people He has placed in our lives, for such a time as this.  I count all of you who are reading this as part of our village too because you have been praying for us and I could use your prayers for healing now as well!

Christina