A Cold and Unforgettable Night

Amigos,
I have very few words to articulate what took place this last Friday night, but I am comforted and encouraged by God's Sovereignty and Love. Death is definitely something I don't think about a whole lot but it is definitely a natural part of life. However, when it comes to a 2 years old boy that died due to the neglect f construction workers, this is an entirely different situation that I was certainly not prepared for. These construction workers, failed to take the necessary precautions in covering an unfinished construction area. An as a result, Jefferson Humberto slipped and landed on top of a rebar which ended up piercing his tiny body.

The pain that this family and community is experiencing is real and disheartening. Over and over I told God to make me strong to be able to pour love on Jeffer's family and the community. There truly isn't much I can say or do to make the situation better. But as I embraced Victoria (Jeffer's mother) in my arms, God showed me that she didn't need answers, she needed real and genuine love. She needed a shoulder to cry on and a friend to be there with here. Friends, I was moved to tears when Victoria hugged me tightly and began weeping in my arms. I was humbled and in awe to see how much it meant for her that I was there. My pain, frustrations, anger, sadness, didn't matter anymore. All that mattered was to love and care for Victoria, Katie her 5 year old daughter and the rest of the community. I pray God continues to fill me up with His love to give to those around me, especially those in great need.

It is very hard to describe all that took place on this day, but Nicole, one short term missionary from Wisconsin who has been working with us did a great job articulating the details of this tragic event. Please read her blog post: HERE!

Please do keep Jeffer's family in your prayers and well as the community. Pray that God's love, peace and comfort would be with them and that God becomes more real than ever to this family. Thank you!