It is rainy outside and gray and we are feeling a little tired.
Thanks for all the great comments. Can't wait to share them with your kids!
Tuesday was a great day. Long and, well, emotional. Work projects are going great. I will add more pics as soon as I can. The afternoon was our opportunity to share a meal with the homeless community. There were some frustrations mixed with gladness as we struggled at first to find people to share with. Eventually everyone interacted with some of the homeless. Some had long conversations, some just short interactions, some prayed for people and many of our new friends prayed for us. It was humbling, in unique ways for all of them. It was also joyful for many. But no doubt we were left with a sense of sadness for God's people but hope and hearts softened for our Lord. I would describe my experience Tuesday as wonderful and terrible. Wonderful because of the blessings between us all and our new friends and terrible because people shouldn't live that way. Stereotypes are being shattered and love for all of God's people is touching our hearts deeply. Whew.
In the evening Joel continued to challenge our view of the world. Not that we are wrong but that our view is just one view based on our experiences. The kids are learning a lot but it has also been a lot to take in. They are really engaging and wrestling and praying through it all. They are honest and opening up and it is pretty amazing.
Put the emotional & spiritual stuff we are experiencing together with the work and lack of sleep and today our prayer requests are for rest, both real and supernatural. For hope, as we see the difficult realities, they are longing for hope. The cool thing is each day they are participating in the hope as we work along side the people that are here every day bringing the love of Christ.
We covet your prayers and are thankful knowing you are on this journey with us.
More soon...I hope to put some kid testimonies and pics up later.
Oh - we sang to Drew this morning and he was blessed to receive his birthday book from his family & team!
Love in Him, Kelli
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Dear Team: God's blessings to all of you as you serve Him in Chicago! Kelli and leaders,thanks so much for your faithful guidance, service and enthusiasm! We love you, Sonia Lima! Love, The Lima Family
It's great to continue to hear about your journey in Chicago! What a fabulous opportunity to partner with our great God! Embrace the experience! We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Fox
P.S.- No word yet on the outcome of the soccer game boys! Nothing is posted on the web and Paula hasn't sent me an email.
Cam, Chris and Jared- according to the website your team lost 3-0 tonight. No email from Paula yet with the details.
Dear Chicago Team: So glad to hear that you are having such a life-changing experience. We are praying for you all. We know that God will use you to impact the lives of those you are serving. Elisabeth, we love you! Big news today is that David rode the Wild Thing 5 times at Valleyfair!
Love, The Solfelt family
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