Friday, June 19, 2009

DAY 1 AND 2 RECAP

15 comments:

mel said...

I just had to check this one more time before I went to bed... yay! A video. Thank you SO much to whoever (or it "whomever?" )video taped it. It had made me all teary-eyed. I'm so thankful that Real Life has made this trip possible for my child/our children. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, once again, for giving them more avenues to serve God and walk in His calling. And thank you all for obeying the call.

You all look so joyous. That's different than just looking happy. Joy comes from within... it comes from God. I can only imagine how much He is working in and through you.

Maddi dear, your dad and I want to say again how much we love, adore, and admire you. You are 100 times more the person than we were at your age. Praise God that you know Him at this time in your life and praise Him that He has called you for such a time as this. We can't wait to hear about all He has done...

Oh, and David Jr., are you keeping an eye on our baby (or at least her money, camera, and passport? hehe!)

Much-o love-o!
Mom and dad

Kelly said...

Sassy,
I hope you are keeping a journal of all the great things you are doing, and the experiencing there. Can't wait to hear the stories to match the pictures. I know you are sharing your joy and love for Jesus, it shows on ALL your faces!!
Have to tell you, Troy, Michael and I had an arguement on who missed you most. Guess who won??!!
Tell DOS his picture is GREAT!!
Tell Peter he needs to wear his 'DO' band, I almost did NOT recognize him.
Love you much, and by the way, miss you THE MOST,
love and lots of prayers,
Mama Kelly

Pastor Eran said...

Shedding some tears over here watching that wall go up. You guys are making an incredible difference in that village. Lives will be rescued for all eternity because of your work and love for the people of 8 mile. I think the dedication service and water baptism service on Sunday will on those ministry moments that you'll remember for the rest of your life. Go for it.

I so wish I was there to be a part of the roof top worship experience. Sounds like a modern day upper room experience. Those times are what it's all about. Keep pressing in hard after God and see him do the signs and wonders that you're speaking of.

Don't leave any of that in Jamaica, bring it all back home with you to RL. We all need a big dose of that kind of passion and love for God.

Love you all and praying for you often.

PE

Renee said...

WOW, I could not stop crying when I watched the video!!! What an accomplishment. GOD is GOOD all the time. I can only imagine the JOY you are feeling as you touch the lives of others. We truly serve an AWESOME GOD. Lydia and Zach, I cannot wait to hear all the stories. Love you and miss you.

Love,
Mom

Kristen said...

Awesome video...I'm so glad we get to see what you're doing over there! Jess, Matt and Andy will be so proud of you helping build that wall! I'll show Matt the video when he gets home. I cannot wait to hear all the incredible stories you'll have when you get back. You look wonderful! We love and miss you soooo much! We are praying for you every day.

Kristen

P.S. Matthew wants me to tell you that he loves you, he ran and got his hammer and drill out as soon as I pulled up the website!

Jess K said...

I love the video! I wish I could b there! ha...I MISS EVERYONE!!! Including Melissa even though I told her I wouldnt but I'm bord so I do(ha).

TTYL
Jess =)

The Rodriguez Family said...

I can't tell you how much it means to us that you have this blog set up. Without it I don't know how I would handle not having IeSha here. I'm so greatful and so PROUD of you for wanting to do the Lords work. Just to see the smile on your face in all the pictures makes up for how much we miss you.

The video is truly amazing, to watch the walls being put up and to know that everyone is there because that's where their heart is and that's where the Lord has called them to be,not just because they wanted to go to Jamaica. My prayers are with all of you. May the Lord Bless you with Passion and Strength so that you may continue to do His work.

Pastor Courtney Thanks for making a difference in IeSha life!

The Rodriguez Family

Betsy said...

Alyse how excited you all must be to be dedicating a church on Sunday!!!!!! The lord is working through each of you and it is awesome and inspiring to watch."He who plans and he who waters are one...We are God's fellow workers." 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 God Bless all of you!!!! My prayers are with each and every one. I love you!!!!!!!!!!

Marlene Goldsborough said...

Thanks, Pastor Courtney, for all that you do! The video was amazing, and I cried the whole time as I watched it! Touching lives for Jesus is such a beautiful thing, and you are all so beautiful! I agree with Melanie, your smiles are different. They come from the joy of the Lord! You are all so blessed!
Praying for miracles to happen,
Love Marlene

chy said...

hey brandon its mom just a little note to say i love you and counting the days untill your home GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUS.....
JESUS RULES....

Tina said...

Hey Jess! Andrew and I just sat down and watched the amazing video!!! It gave me the chills. It is so great to see what the Lord is doing there.I am so jealous of you all!! We can't wait for you to come home and tell us all about it. Things here are bout' the same... still raining :( Joel is finally asleep. Hope it's a good night. we love you very much.
hugs and kisses
Andrew, Tina and Joel

Jasmine said...

Thank you so much for putting the time to make that video.It was great to get a little sneak peek of the wonderful work of god that you are all doing.And the songs what a great choice it truely fitted in with the video.Love you guys see you soon.

Love Jasmine

Jasmine said...

Brandon,
I finally got to see all the hard work that you been doing down in Jamacia by watching that video.But it will be even better to see you in person.Love you see you soon almost 3 days till you come home :)

Love Jasmine

chy said...

hey Brandon its mom i just wanted to wish you a happy fathers day. i will be so glad when your home jasmine is coming over today but when i see her i know im going miss you even more because when i see her your always with her well theres not much to say but i love you and you will always be my baby boy....

mel said...

Melissa, I just want you to know that we saw your parents today and man do they miss you! and your dad is committed since he's stuck through this whole typing thing :)