(Martin and Wendy with Pete and Paulette Wunstel) (Our good friends, the Pursifull Family, at the Grad Party)
Another great event took place the day before the party, and was another day of celebration for myself and Wendy. We have been trying to figure out shipping and storage for the equipment we are gathering along the way. Many prayers were sent up over this situation, and God answered in such a remarkable way. We went to Mobile to meet with friend, nurse and pastor, Eric McCraney to see about some equipment in a container nearby. He wanted us to meet a friend of his named Larry Mullins who has such a heart for missions and who had some equipment that he was willing to donate. By the end of the meeting, we not only had lots and lots of equipment, but we had a container! Yes, he DONATED the actual 40 foot container and said we could use it for storage there in Mobile, then ship it to Honduras and use it for storage in Rio Viejo! So not only is storage taken care of here in the U.S., but the lack of storage area we had in Rio Viejo is now solved as well. He will be emptying the container of all its contents, will move it to a different location (either Eric’s church or his home), and then refill it with all the items he has donated for the hospital in Rio Viejo. We will then have others who are holding equipment take their things to Mobile, Alabama to place in the container. We hope to ship the container in September. How exciting!
(Eric McCraney, me and Larry Mullins in front of our new container)
Two other bits of great news…
We received a call from good friends Barry & Iris Ray and they have been working on funding to get a house built for our family in Rio Viejo. Just a few days ago we spoke with a friend of theirs from Atlanta, GA who wants to bring a team from his church and $5,000-6,000 and begin construction of our house! He is seeking out other nearby churches to get involved and help with the project. We have been seeking funding to build a dormitory on the property, but God has blessed us with a house as well. We are so thankful and filled with gratitude to all those involved, especially our Father God.
While passing through Gainesville, Florida on Sunday we met Billy Norton from our home church, Westwood Hills COG, who wants to bring a group of men to build ALL OF THE CABINETS for the hospital in Rio Viejo! WOW! We can’t wait to get back home and break ground on the dormitory and begin the finishing details on the clinic to get ready for inauguration in November! We have the first $5,000 donated to begin the dormitory and are believing God to bring in the remainder needed as it is needed.
For now we are packing boxes and preparing for our departure on the 20th. There are so many last minute details to take care of, “so much last minute shopping to do” is the way that Wendy would word it. We are all homesick and can’t wait to land on Honduran soil and return to work. God has blessed us so much this trip and we are filled with hope and anticipation. Our cup is running over…
Wendy and Martin