Phone Blessing

It is cold, wet, and rainy. And I am ready to be in Brazil. But God blesses us so much each day, and confirms that His timing is perfect, not Rachel's. We have been visiting many churches, groups, and individuals, sharing about Brazil and God's adventures for us. A couple weeks ago, we were sharing at Community church of Shelbyville. 

Let's begin by saying this church has been amazing supportive of us, and we love coming and sharing with them. We were able to get to know 6 people from these church quite intimately, as we led them on a missions trip (and training) to Brazil last year. This is the first church that supports Living Stones AS A CHURCH--and that makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE! We are planning another trip with them in July (So excited--only a little worried about how that overlaps with birthing a baby). 

We set up our informational table, and were chatting with people when the Pastor who was sharing that morning came and checked in with us. He asked how things were going and if we needed anything. I am thinking baby things...but I don't know what yet--they are already bringing me down a suitcase full of whatever I want in July--so I am good and glowing. Caid sheepishly says something about a phone.

Caid is taking over our filming/pictures/vlog (video blog) responsibilities (because he does them better), and was especially nervous about driving responsibilities (to the hospital for me to have a baby) and having a GPS in Brazil. Only certain phones can do all this in Brazil, and must be unlocked, so are quite pricey. He has been praying/studying up on this for a couple months. 

So Caid shares with the Pastor how we will be needing a very nice unlocked phone for ministry and GPS aspects. We go into the service and after we share about Brazil and ourselves, the Pastor says "I don't normally do this, but Caid has a need--so can someone make sure that man gets a phone? Take him to Walmart or something and let's get this taken care of." 

Even before the service was over, someone had tucked some money into Caid's pocket. We met with an international businessman who had an unlocked phone he had picked up in London, which he dropped off for us. People were still handing us money. It was incredible.

And I think my favorite part was when the Pastor pulled Caid aside at the end and said "I suggest you take a picture of the gifts people have given you today. Because a discouraging day will come sometime when you just need to see what God does and how He provides for something as small as a phone--imagine what He will do for the big things!" 

Pretty great story, huh? One that should be shared. As an update...the London phone didn't have all the capabilities Caid needed--so guess who has her first ever smart phone? (Yeah, I had forgotten that I should probably have a phone as well, since we don't have a home line) Caid is sporting his amazing new phone which has exceeded his expectations:). Thank you so much everyone who provided this for us--and even more--who provided this visual picture of God providing!!