Confiscation or Blessings?

Hi all,

We have arrived safely but not without drama. Part of the team went through Rome and were taken to a room and questioned. As a result, 8 of their bags were "kept" and would be sent "later!" This means that a number of the supplies were in those bags and some of peoples clothes. 

Needless to say, a rocky start for the team. We sent out notes to our prayer warriors and they were on it! The next evening, 7 of the bags were at the hotel, 1 still being kept, until further notice. It was evident that customs went through the 7 bags and took supplies.

We will not know the scope of loss until we reach our destination. We have some and will trust that the rest will be "provided" or even not needed. After all, we live in the land of the "loaves and fishes". If you don't know that story google it and you will love it!

The weather here is hot, we are already very tired and yet, excited to start the work we came to do. Our team came as strangers to each other and are quickly bonding as a team. It is always amazing to see how the group begins to meld together well after such a short period of time. We all have One focus, do what we were called to do! Show unconditional love to those who have not seen that before. Tell them that there is more to life and hope for, yes, even them. No, especially them I will say...

If there is one thing we know for certain, God takes what is meant for harm and turns it into something very beautiful for "such a time as this"...that my friends will be the Blessing from the Confiscation. We cannot wait to see it!

Thank YOU for caring about us and them. Continue to pray, mediate, send positive thoughts for the people who we are ready to love!