This photo was taken over a year ago on a visit to Okinawa, Japan, while on a four-month sabbatical from the Casa de Esperanza shelter. I had gone to visit my daughter in October, and I remember the day I took this photo - it was the day that I DIDN'T want to get out of bed and visit a nearby town known for its amazing street shopping opportunities, but I went anyway, doing some fasting and praying along the way in hopes of hearing clearly from the Lord what my next step was in ministry.
The Lord definitely spoke to me that day - I was to return to the shelter, and He would restore the original joy I had while serving there in the beginning, which He has done.
Really wasn't sure what the 'fit' part meant - I would have a healthy heart again? Not that I have any heart problems, but the 'fit' part kind of fell away and was forgotten, until last month.
Most of my friends know that I have been praying for that perfect 'helpmate' (over 15 years), and each time I tried to 'seek' one, the Lord would just say 'no, be patient and wait, and I will do it.'
After almost 16 years of waiting, my patience had worn thin, until just last month, something really amazing and exciting happened - the Lord blessed me with this amazing friendship, this amazing young lady, and to say that this feels like the perfect 'fit', would be an understatement.
Please pray for us, that God would work out every single detail, and as the Lord has said, "He causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose for them."
Shalom and Love
Walt aka C.L.
