Hello All,
Today was extremely relaxing. Here in Kentucky it was not only cold today but raining as well which put a damper on the work activities we were able to undertake so I was able to have a lot of time to reflect on things going on in my life and process thoughts in my head, catch up on some reading, talk with a couple of people who have been missionaries for 20-30 years and just enjoy some quiet time. I did finally get a chance to go over and walk around the school for a little while and check it out. Besides a few busted windows, a couple roof leaks and some pretty vulgar graffiti the school just needs a little TLC, sweeping and mopping and it will be in really good shape. The school is located right in the middle of a little town and it was really cool to be able to walk around and picture in my head what could lay ahead for this campus. The organization plans to use the location not only to house and educate orphans from Haiti but also as a Headquarters, Disaster Training Center, Community Center, Volunteer and Missionary short term Lodging, and Equipment Storage because God's Kitchen Inc. is still a Disaster Response and Relief ministry first.... It was a really exciting time... even though it was FREEZING!!! Lol.
We still have no news on the liability insurance, and from the news received today its looking like Monday could possibly be the earliest we might have an answer which also means no possibility of work starting on the campus itself until Monday. Apparently Kentucky passed some legislation that makes the insurance business here really tough/difficult and a lot of companies have just completely pulled out and stopped offering their services here... leaving us in a bit of a bind due to the special type of insurance we require for this type of project. Please be in prayer on this issue, because it is ESSENTIAL for this project to move forward and we/I are confident that the Father is moving and will provide.
Despite the cold, I am really enjoying being in Kentucky and I continue to feel the tug on my heart (through prayer and conversation) and could definitely see myself returning for an undetermined amount of time (2 weeks, 2 months, i have no idea...) once we are able to get into the school and start working and be a part of the long term team helping to bring this to life. I LOVE the people I am meeting here, they are some of the most dedicated, devoted and on-fire servants of Christ that I have ever met... and they are really wise in their advice and counsel. Please keep me in your prayers that I will have ears to hear where the Father is telling me he wants me and eyes to see open and closed doors he has in my path. I will have to admit, I am a little excited about the snow chances that lay ahead in the coming days (and before anyone warns me, yes I will be VERY careful when/if I drive in it... I know you care and thank you) even though it means wearing more layers at all times. Haha.
I think that is all for now. I hope all is well for you and I thank you for taking time to keep yourself updated with what is going on in my life.
Standing in HIM,
Garrett
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