Here Comes the Sun

Well, the sun never showed up for our fund raising events, but the Son did! We saw Jesus in Lynne Fleet as she helped organize the garage sale and recruit friends to bring their items. We saw Jesus in Bill Fleet who showed up at 6:30 (Danny was barely even up yet!) to set up and who stayed into the afternoon, keeping us company and driving hard bargains. We saw Jesus in all the couples from our small group and friends from school who donated really nice things to help the cause. We saw Jesus in the Fullers and the Arndts who bought the most expensive glasses of lemonade ever made! And we saw Jesus in the wave of people who came to the garage sale in the rain. If it hadn't been for the weather, I am convinced that I would have thought the whole day a success because of my amazing planning and forethought. However, once again I am humbled by the fact that God, and God alone, is the bringer of all good gifts. It is He who, by His grace, allowed our garage sale to be successful in the midst of a torrential downpour (slight embellishment!). By that afternoon, we had made $800! Jesus showed up in a mighty way!

But the day was not over yet! As soon as we finished cleaning up the garage sale, we headed off to Kids Movie Night at the church. Not knowing what to expect, we were amazed to have around 60 kids come to play games and watch a movie. We saw Jesus in the Stubblefields who gave up their night to help us entertain 60 young people. We saw Jesus in Addie, Merrell, Mallory C., Mackenzie, Morgan, Grace, and Mallory M. who also volunteered to help. We saw Jesus once again in all the families who brought their children and who gave so generously. When this event was over, we had raised another $2700!

For all you who participated yesterday and who donated so generously to help bring Asher home, we thank you with all that we have. We are humbled to be surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses. And we have seen Jesus through you. And we can't wait for Asher to see Jesus too. Because of your generosity, one day he will! I promise that we will tell him that because of your love for Jesus, you helped bring him home. He will know...

Danny and Bill hanging out on the sofa donated by the Clarks

Thank you, Lynne and Bill, for coming up with the idea!

Owen, Sylvie, Mary Ellis, and Annie manning the lemonade stand

Kids at Movie Night

Last night brought our fund raising escapades to a close. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Asher has been blessed by everyone's donations. But I must say that Danny and I have also been blessed to experience once again the sacrificial giving and love of God's people. It has changed our hearts and taught us what it means to love others well. Once again, we are humbled. Words cannot express this side of heaven just what everyone has meant to us, but please know that you have made a difference in the lives of ALL the Kecks. With much love,