Baby Shower

On July 29th, we celebrated the coming of Katherine's baby boy and held a baby shower. Katherine is due the 26th of August. So we are getting prepared!

At her shower she was pleased to have friends from Nicaragua that her family has known for years. She also had a childhood friend, friends from her church, a family members that came. It was a special time for all of us present. We laughed and cried and laughed until we cried! Here are some pictures of the shower!

Center pieces

Pin the pacifier on the baby

Laughing with Katherine's mom

Here we are!

Katherine's parents, Samuel and Margot

She has been blessed by so many people, from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, as well as the United States. Thanks to all of you who have given and helped us.

She told me the other day that at the beginning of all this, she was so confused and now she sees that God has a purpose and she's anticipating good things to come out of this. 

Continue to pray for her as she gives birth to her son. We ALL can hardly wait to meet this little guy! 

Praying When God Tells You To Pray!

Recently, God has placed it on my heart to pray for others when I see a need. 
This summer, when I was in Oregon, I came down with some kind of virus that took me to the Urgent Care. As I was waiting, I saw a lady come in, crying. I could tell she was in pain. She was standing there waiting for the receptionist to help her. As I sat there and watched her wait to be helped, the Lord started to nuge me to pray for her. But not just to pray from where I was sitting, but to go over to her and pray for her. So I went over to her and offered what I had, a direct access to God. She willingly let me pray for her. She said she was having a panic attack and was scared. With the Holy Spirit's help I prayed. I don't know what happened to her, but that doesn't matter. I did what God told me to do and left it up to Him. 


Then the other day, I was encountered by another situation that led me to obey again. This time I was at a clinic with another friend. While we were waiting outside, I noticed beside us was a lady holding a baby boy. I started talking with her. I found out she was from Nicaragua. She was at the clinic because her five month little boy was VERY sick. He had been sick for three days with fever, vomiting, not eating , diarrhea, a terrible cough and a cold. I could tell in his eyes he was not feeling good since they were teary eyed. The mother nor him had gotten much sleep the last few days. The mother was very worried about him. 
Once again, I knew God wanted me to pray for them. I asked if I could and she said, "of course." I layed my hands on his body and asked God for healing. 
All of us had to wait at the clinic two hours, so while we were waiting we went to the nearest "soda" (restaurant where they serve typical food) and sat and ate and talked.
These are the type of encounters I want to be ready for. Yes, it takes boldness, but I'm discovering that the more I do it, the more bold I get. I don't want to miss out on the blessing God might have for me and for the person I'm praying for.