Test remote blog entry....

Guatemala is only 3 days away, I've go to go home and pack now... but before I leave, I heard that I can post straight to the blog from my email. I thought this would be helpful to keep you up to date on the trip, So consider this a test post.....

More Importantly......

I'd like to send our a particular thank-you out to Rebekah and Derek, (8 and 11 yrs old) They have graciously supplied me with some craft items to help at our kids camp in Guatemala and are committing to support and pray for these projects. Derek, Rebekah - I know God will work wonders through your prayers and efforts, far more than we can imagine, I'm excited about taking your letters and pictures with me. Thanks.

Dave

2 minutes at a time

have you ever thought that a task was just too big! a mountain too high? a problem overwhelming?

It has just been in the last 2 weeks that I've started to go back to the gym since my surgery ordeal. And I can tell you that "a task too big" is how I feel right now. While I have been encouraged by what I'm able to do, it's only getting better in very small increments. In fact, about 2 minutes at a time. I've been able to increase my workout time by about that much over the time previous, It isn't much, but it is a step (pun totally intended) in the right direction. And once again God has been faithful to show me the bigger picture with these small 2 minute increases, because I don't think that my experience on the treadmill or cross trainer is that much different than anything else in my life, and perhaps yours. Some times a task, challenge or even temptation seems to be just too much and the choice is before you to press on that one more time to do the right thing or to quit. While 17 minutes on a cross trainer is a far cry from 325 kms, my choice is to do that next 2 minutes, because 19 minutes will be closer next time and so will 21 minutes when I reach that point. So If you are discouraged by that mountain in front of you, don't try and climb it all at once, simply ask God for the strength and wisdom to do that next 2 minutes, get though that particular choice / situation, he will be with you the next time it comes around, you can bank on that!

Matt 6:34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

I'm Back! - less one infected Gallbladder and a few pounds

Hi everyone! Here I am about 6 weeks later now and finally back at all things normal. about 6 weeks ago I had an really bad experience with a very badly infected Gallbladder. It kept me hospitalized for just over 2 weeks then several weeks recovery at home... My thanks to everyone who prayed, and supported me and my family during this time.

This experience has certainly put a bit of a speed bump in my path to this 325K walk, I haven't been back to the gym yet, but hope to soon as my strength is slowly coming back. And while I may have experienced a bit of a set back, I'm no less determined!

Some other things you need to know.

-while I was off, I got my first ever Passport, on December 1st I go to Guatemala for a week to see the Guatemala city area that the community and education center will be established and to participate in a camp that will be held that week. Please pray for a truly eye opening journey for all of us on this trip.

- Website: There is a Dave's District Dash site getting up and running, check out the Christian Horizons website for a link- info and opportunity to contribute are on the site

- I don't have a lot of details about this yet, but I hear that the East District of Christian Horizons is organizing construction for the education center in Guatemala. Amazing!

So, I'm sorry for the blogging absence, but come back soon as I will now be a little more regular in keeping you up to date on this journey.

Life Lesson: Among many things that I learn during my surgery and recovery, one is " Keep Going ". Hurdles, Life, Stuff, temptation and distractions will always get in the way of goals we are aiming for (like this Gallbladder did for me). But the truth that I encountered in the past month and a half is: God is in it All and will work out His purpose if we let Him: God gives the strength and provision to meet the need at His time in His way: When we don't have anything left in us we are still rich and blessed in His Love.