Dreaming of Investing
First things first: After praying and consulting with the specialists at the Muscular Dystrophy at the U o Minn, we have decided to continue in missions, returning as soon as possible to our work in Tanzania. When Joshua’s condition changes, we will have to re-evaluate, but for the time being, we can continue.
Song of dreaming
I had a strange dream last night. No, this isn’t literary license, I actually dreamed this. I can’t remember where I was, or why I was there, but some company was launching. Their stock was worth pennies, nothing at all. No one knew if investors would jump in. I know I thought I didn’t have any money to invest at all. The stocks started out at something below a dollar. Within moments, it doubled, then doubled again. I kept telling myself I needed to invest, but remembering what things used to cost, I hesitated. In my dream, there was this kind of rolling meter, going up and up . The last I remember of my dream, the stock had reach $1300 a share.
I know nothing of these kinds of things. I wouldn’t know how to buy a stock if I found one I liked. I know this, if I had jumped in at the penny level, my investment would have born millions. However, if I had still jumped in at the $1000 level, in moments, I would have made $300 bucks.
I wonder if that’s me in Kingdom work. The cost used to be much less for such a great return that I’m no longer willing to invest in the best opportunity out there. Sure, it’s costly. The rewards are very real though. Don’t believe the fatalists, God’s kingdom is on the move, growing every day. I want to continue to give my life, no matter the cost. Even when the cost is higher.
News:
After the initial shock of learning that Joshua has MD, we are now in the process of learning about this condition, and as we wait for God to heal him, we are doing all we can. Stay connected with this process on Facebook, join “Joshua’s Joy”.
Its been a sick period in the Porter household. Alana has had ongoing ear infections, so she will get tubes in her ears on the 16th. Riley is having a study done on the 25th because of problems with swallowing. Appreciate your continued prayers for our family’s health.
We have decided to continue because at this point, there isn’t medical care that Joshua can get here. He will go on a steriod treatement that aims to delay the onset of the disease, and we will have to return to the US every year to check in with the MD clinic at the U of M. We expect this term to last 2-4 years, depending on his health.
MARCH MAYHEM: I love basketball, and the best Bball of the year is played in the NCAA tournament. Millions of guys and ladies fill in a bracket to try and determine the Road to (wherever). In concurrence with this event, and because of the special health considerations my family is having, we are trying to raise our entire budget during the month of March. The idea of simple. 64 people at $10-19 a month, 32 at $20-30, and so forth. What we are looking for is a “selection committee.” This committee will use their email list, twitter, and facebook status every day for the month of March to post links to 30 testimonies, one each day, of real lives that have been transformed in Tanzania.There will be a fund-raising appeal in this. Would you consider being part of this committee? If you would, write me and I’ll send further directions.
What’s happening in Tanzania? While we are here, Missionary Steve Kuert continues to pastor the churchplant in TZ. Numbers are about 140, lives are being touched, and 30-40 people are gathering at the weekly prayer meeting, its an exciting time. We want to be back by August.
Did you know: There are 2 places at least where it has been known to snow in Tanzania.
Its an exciting time to be involved in God’s work in Tanzania. Our partner church is planting 7500 church in the next 10 years, this year they started 20 church planting schools, and the aspire to win 2 million souls to Christ. Its a big vision, and we are happy to partner with such an amazing group of men and fellow missionaries.
