Back home and thankful for all the BLESSINGS…
The last
few weeks in Poland were bitter-sweet.
It was wonderful to have opportunities to spend time with friends, a few
parties and some tears. I am so thankful
to learn that I have made an impact in some lives in Poland and a few friends
are asking that I come back very soon.
LOL The last week was a bit stressful, trying to
pack and finish strong. Lord provided an
opportunity to get to know Ellie and her husband better. They left their home with only clothes. Thankfully I was able to bless them with many
items – that just would not fit and fulfill their needs. Also able to pass on things to others and know
that the Lord will bless them too!
Flights went well and even arrived ½ hour early! After a long day, there is nothing better
than being greeted by family and friends!
Then had a day of rest and on Saturday, I went to help at ODBC for VBS
prep…coming around the corner before seeing the church, my heart was racing
with excitement! Then to be greeted by
more friends, fellowship and teamwork! Sunday
service was such a blessing to see so many that have been supporting, praying
and allowing me to be their hands and feet in Poland! Please continue to keep the Krzesinski family
and others serving at Daily Grind in your prayers for ESL teachers, volunteers,
and wisdom as the ministry continues to reach the community for Christ. Also for the Lewis teens helping with the
ministry this week! J
Cup of Coffee version…
The blessing
of people sharing their hearts with me was huge. I am very excited about Ellie – she was an
English teacher in Belarus and loves crafts!
This is an answer to my prayer, that the Lord would bring someone to
help the ministry and I believe Ellie is my answer to prayer! Praise the Lord! Even though it was very hard to say
“good-bye” to friends, it was exciting to know that I would see family and
friends soon! Rachel even arranged to
have a lady from EDG make a special Polish cheesecake for my going away party
and I wish I could have brought you a piece – it was so good. A few of the girls, made me homemade gifts to
remember them by! I am thankful that Ania
wore the skirt that she sewed at my apartment.
Some blessings – I appreciate more now than at the moment…when people
stopped in to get items that I just could not bring or send home - God provided
not only the items for my use earlier, but people to receive the items- just in
time! Looking at an empty apartment and
dragging out the luggage...and then good-byes, check-in, security and boarded
the plane. It is great to be greeted by
family and friends when I returned home.
The funniest thing so far, was when someone said “Hi, Marie… MARIE!” and
then got a big hug! We laughed so
hard. Some even sent their kids to
track me down on Sunday morning after service.
LOL Also the signs all over church – someone knew
all the places I go. Thanks so much to
ODBC, Charity, family and friends – for your support, prayers, love and
encouragement that made an impact for Christ in Poland! Also thankful to Robert and Rachel for
allowing me to be a part of Daily Grind and to help launch the ministry in
Poland! God is so good – All the time! I
know that God will continue His work and great, amazing things through Daily
Grind! Thanks again for all your prayers
and support! Please continue to pray for
me as I seek the Lord for where He will lead me next! J
“The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands.” Psalm
138:8
