Abby in Brazil

    Yet another boy from Hope Mountain has passed away... He wasn't just any boy. He was like my younger brother. Aside from family members, I've never lost anyone so close and important to me before. I don’t have all the information about his death, but he decided to go his own way and leave Hope Mountain. The reality for most of these boys is jail or death.      When I received this news, I was overwhelmed with grief! And it's been hard processing this as I am now in Thailand and doing ministry. I couldn’t skip ministry to grieve because I needed to spend time with the kids at the Christian International School, where we were telling Bible stories and playing games with them. They are absolutely adorable and full of love.     That morning I was on my knees praying, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to me... I felt that He was saying for me to be filled with the Spirit... I didn't know that God was preparing me for what's to come. I had my quiet time ...

     And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8     Thank you all for your prayers and support. Thank you for your generous donations, allowing the kids to watch a movie and eat popcorn, and have pizza, ice cream, and noodles! It definitely made the week for the children. I'm sure they won't forget the goodness and love that God has for them. We were also able to give the staff a break as we took the kids out to the field and played games with them. I brought the bracelet materials and we made bracelets every day. I was able to tell a Bible story to them about Peter walking on water. It was really fun and blessed in every way! The leader of the orphanage had a friend who has a huge boat. So we took the kids on a boat ride. Even though that day was raining, the kids still had a marvelous time. Praise God!!!     We've now concluded our tr...