Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Today was a full work day for us, but some ways you might not imagine. We left Globe and traveled the 20+ minutes to the reservation to continue to work on one of the homes that we had worked on yesterday. We needed to paint (especially trim and molding), hang doors and install fixtures, as the house is nearing completion.

When we arrived on site, half went to work there and the other half piled back into the van for a prayer journey. Diana Lawrence (one of ARM'S founders) guided us through different communities of the reservation, telling stories, answering questions, and helping us understand better the overwhelming situation we see here. In each location she talked to us about people and circumstances. Several times she began to cry as she shared. The stories ripped our hearts out. Unbelievable. Incredible. Incomprehensible. Unfathomable. We cried as well. Fortunately, there were encouraging stories as well, which helped bring a sense of equilibrium to our time.

We switched places with the work group- they drove and prayed, we stayed and labored. Both groups worked. Following lunch and a good afternoon of painting and building as one group, we made our way back to where we were staying. Great dinner, then a good time of sharing, debriefing and seeking to put together some of what we are learning. Not an easy task but we had a great time trying.

Tomorrow (Sunday) we will worship here in Globe, eat lunch out with the ARM staff, then make our way back to Phoenix for our 6:30 p.m. flight to the OC. Please remember us in your prayers, especially that we will make the most of every opportunity we have until we are back home safely. Thanks!