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Furama Resort Danang

Today {Tuesday} a day for reflection and team meeting 9:00 am. What has He seen through me or better  what have I saw through Him, reflections or rejection. I do remenber meeting her (               ) again
from 2010 also translator farwell speech that I'm sure was controlled by the H S, so few words so much meaning.
Yesterday morning I traveled into Hue City with Chin (in country P/////) visiting hospitals WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. I have no idea what or where I may go or do next but for sure this trip has became full circle. It was very hard standing last waiting for His directions. Now back to hospital visit we visited two hospitals same situation both places, paying all charges before you can enter for treatment or surgery.  Chin was paying charges for VWAM  special patients. At those hospitals patient were being transferred from one building to the next crossing street traffic the beds have no mattress only bamboo mats the elder and kids were all the same situation.
Now back to the clinic, shopping or anywhere CHILDREN want love. seems as if too few have time for them, they are crying for us and very receptive to His messsage.
Visiting Hue one day eating Vietemese food, coffee shops, touring reminded of a recent study Experiencing God. Each time I step out and understand more my relationship  is stronger. Not sure riding motorbike you can understand.
Pictures today were taken at Hospital. I  am here to deliver His message not saying many words Actions and expressions thats all I may use. Now is the time to examine myself AM I REALLY WHO I SAY I AM?
This is true here there and for everywhere and everyone

In Gods love
J.C.  

New Friend 2010

UPS may deliver faster but, there are other means of delivery 2010 first order was recieved,     instructions read and following this I am sure by word of mouth.

Now the pictures #1 someone from 2010 she is 26 a school teacher teaching 70+ kids very nice and needed reading materials that has eternal lasting power next #2 the teacher has a 16 year old sister also vey beautiful and intellegent #3 you will see bathroom of new medical facility very large and has 0 equiptment, yesterday big ones has a meeting lots attended as they were leaving flowers ect. were taken with personel. The furniture chairs etc. was put there Friday probably removed today. #4 patient leaving with wheel chair (his firts)  #5 very hard security at work helping elder down steps (I cannot count those people saying thank you some english language others smiles, squeezing hand hugging AND some older men and women with smiling eyes and loving  hearts)  #6 YOU DECIDE #7 kid attack I may need help #8 SHORTY BOB thanslator look for her in a special seriels #9 three special Vietemese ladies who give so much to life the people that come in contact with one worked with out 2010 team the others 2011 today I was blessed to have them as my tour guides sooo we  had time to discuss my favorite subjects its amazing the impact one plays without thinking. What did we do/go breakfast down town then outdoor coffee shop boat trip up the purfume river after returning from the boat I climed back on motorbide traveling to shop there I purchased something it will be completed and deliver here tonight then off on motorbike again for lunch THEN were were traveling again outside coffee shop (we set on little plastic stools on sidewalk) the coffee was so strong I could only drink less than one quarter of it AND served in small  cup one fifth full from there we traveled (by motorbike) to Big C super market, purchased coffee to bring home.    One of the translators called taxi I was off to Pilgrimage Village and tomarrow we travel by van to Danang 

U C Now

These pictures are the color of Love shown around the world, it all starts at home and reaches as far as YOU will take it. Love is always present if know it, show it and accept it, love isn't always recieving we must give love to recieve love.
Tonight VWAM team members and translators ate dinner at the Mandarium, translators are leaving us now It remindes me of high school graduation so many sad faces, each translater spoke ll Cor. 5:18 was the subject for some translators included a few tears. Also, Phoung stated she now understands recieving in giving and giving is recieving her new grandpa explained and many other  Guided subjects.
A special translator has written a three page letter concernig her mothers death and now she is expected/required to help provide for two younger sisters.
We have worked six days at the clinic, today we gave several wheelchairs maybe five one self propelled.
Today it is hard to share my feelings so many experiences, emotions, love for these people I now love
Again have I displayed Gods presence available to them, my answer is clear yes with Him present He leads me.
Tomarrow I meet a guest early (highlight of this trip/\ so far) then I plan on touring Hue City Sunday we travel to Danang
Enjoy the pictures as I have enjoyed these kids
Pray that Gods healing hands will touch them

In Gods Protection
J.C.

Pictures

I share pictures some you will understand others only I can,  each photo had  a special meaning .
At the beginning Monday until we moved yesterday there was more small childern that adults many more childred, today at this clinic very few children yet I was holding a small baby and playing with other kids.
It isn't about the kids but that is my relationship with adults for the adults
Later tonight now we go eat
Emily look at all those supplys in action it takes so little to be so much God provides the resources and we must distribute those resources. Yes Sandy I am giving/getting hugs each time is different and special because they see and ask where are you from and why here BOOM now I can tell where from and why I come here also Who keeps sending me.
As I said from the beginning same place do it over again, each day it goes farther in the other direction. I recognize the direction am trying very hard to stay focused, now it isn't why am I here instead who for.
BFA and BFA for His Glory otherwise it doesn't matter
Thanks Marie I recieve your e-mail prayer praise letters
The VWAM.org blog should feature the security team today,

In Gods Hands
J.C.

Day Four

Two pictures are better than none, I'm trying. Notice the coats it is very cool for the Vietemese people. Now for what happened at the clinic I understand there is some special patients identified treatment started but the follow up may include  surgery or many other types of treatment. Example would be last evening when two patients came to visit Chuck and Joette (read blog vwam.org) Pictured is  a small child showing her new

hair bows. main subject today I was handed a small baby to care for not one time but two each time i cared for the baby seemed as if one half hour each. I was tired so we sit in the shade some I managed okay

After work some went to Big C shopping for grocerys we have to pack our lunch tomarrow  and Saturday

After shopping for grocerys we were joined for dinner by six of the translators and Jolly and yes I have some Vietman clothing. Also I now understand BFA and MIH even more all must start sometime and somewhere Pittsburg or inner citys welcome us and we should leave with a different heart. As I prepare for tomarrow I shall look for another special situation

He is in control I must follow

J.C. 

New friend (THUMBS UP)

Wednesday at the clinic

After three days at the clinic I was successful with my little friend it wasn't easy many toys jump rope everything in my bag finally today she became my friend at the end of the day she told my bye also one huge hug a I have a video with her jumping rope and sharing with her friends.
Next will someone explain why or how some children are like magnets, they attach to your heart, that is why I am here.
Pictures I download vainshed ????
This clinic is located far in the countryside very poor less resources than last April the children looking five are probably ten those looking mid teens are middle to late twentys then there is the old people but only mid fourtys ans fiftys they are really poor farmers from the hills. On the brighter side I met a village school teacher twenty six very good teaching english and math, the future will be better (soon please)
My special friend cancelled tonight Sunday morning I will meet her.
Jolly will help shop for clothing.
I was informed yesterday there is a man in Denang that likes a special kind of clothing not availabe here, they fit perfect.
Medical Missions were not invented by Dolly no 9-5 here more like 5-9 I am exhausted but would't trade placed with you country folks Im loving my security job (people mover) I am just where I want to be in the middle of the croud (kids included) we talk all day long not sure what each said but LOVE and who cares. Each day is a new experience, I am ready.
In Gods care
J.C.

Coloring Book

Day two at the clinic there were mainly children, a few older seventy and eighty's who have been through wars but war ended 1975 Now they live under a different kind of control and I am so proud to be associated with VWAM as they deliver many kinds of assistance. Medicine for the sick, toys for children visable love and invisable healing forever.
Back to the coloring book todays pages wern't all joy but it is great to see a mother leaving the clinic pushing an adult child in a wheel chair both were all smiles.
Kids and more kids I have so much fun playing with kids, jumping rope, hair bows holding babies and kids AND pictures for memories.
Tonight I met Jolly she will be helping shop for clothing, Tomarrow after the clinic I am to meet my special friend I have more than milk for her probably time to start on meat.
Today I led the devotion it wasn't me because I had chosen another book instead He led the way.
Tomarrow we move foreword, page to be determined
In His Love and Protection
J.C.

A misplaced post...the 1st day...oops!

I suppose we can call this day one. It was the first day of team devotion led be Chuck. He had an awesome experience to share as God delivered him into this wonderful mission. Also this day God opened the hearts of team members to share how each pearson ended up here on this day, all stories/experiences are the same. None of us are here by accident. For some it's their first time returning, others have returned many times, still each person shares from deep inside their heart. Very emotional for all. Tomorrow we Fly to Hue central Vietnam. THEN Monday, that is where and when it begins, so many patients. Again I'm reminded when will I have the opportunity to step out/in for Him again at present I'm sure He will direct me only if I surrender to obedience then God will be glorified as for me I'm sure I will be a failure, but with Him all is possible I will be last HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD ( awesome!) as always IN HIS PROTECTION J.C.

February 19, 2011 8:34 AM

VWAM blog

I have been informed VWAM has a blog
Vets With a Mission

Tonight we had a PILL party, counted and separated many many pills ready to serve tomorrow morning. The first clinic is a 45 minute drive. We will be leaving very early and not returning for lunch.
This isn't a Dolly Parton 9-5 it'll be fun and rewarding.
Oh the weather forecast is rain  and cold (I didn't bring a jacket).
Also today the other two joined the team (they have been touring Asia for a few weeks)  translators also were  at the meeting, next we meet the patients
In God's Protection
J.C.

We are here, very long flight couldn't sleep. This P M we walked to the Rex Hotel ate dinner at the roof top restaurant didn't return the shortest way. Again very special people on the them, they talk my favorite subject.
Tomorrow will be special, I plan on shopping for a special little GIRL.
Nothing planned for P M tomorrow, and Rick Warren's book looks good.
Nearing 9:00 pm shower,sleep, and start over revived. Mr. Chuck also revives us each meeting
I love and miss all

In His Protection
J.C.

The second time

I  remember my personal question from last April after returning from Vietnam.What will my step be to honor Him? And yes, I must return to the same locations to witness and work for Him and them.

April 2010 before landing in Vietnam I was concerned how would I react to the Vietnamese people and the soil I had hated so much, I was really really scared and found it very hard to breathe and it wasn't the hot temperature we would be encountering shortly.
Before bedtime on day one I could feel their love,  the only missing part was me and that didn't take long. I found it wasn't half as hard to love as to hate.
At the beginning of the clinic work I realized that I may return again, never realizing so soon. Why now and not later? I don't understand, so I'll wait on Him for answers. 
 Again, why am I going to Vietnam? One thing for sure, I did sign on with VWAM  this time to be simple, just do it again as we did last April. Well, that isn't what has happened so far.  Each e-mail I receive has a surprise request that I can't do, but with each surprise I answer yes because all things are possible with God.  Being involved with VWAM has created so many opportunities  for me to serve Him. My heart is directed to missions not just in Vietnam but here in this Church, community and everywhere in between, missions is everyday life, everywhere we go and all we do all the time.  As for Vietnam, well, that is where Vietnam and it's people are and God tells us to go minister to them. Us means all of us, and we can all go in  prayer and encouragement joining the winning team.
I do question myself.  Am I for real? Am I who I say I am? Yes God reveals Himself, it isn't me and yes God is real and He is who He said he is.