I think sometimes we forget how fragile life really is. We get into a routine and take it for granted that tomorrow things will be the same as they are today. The truth is things can change in an instant and we are all only a moment away from having our world turned upside down. On Wednesday of this past week we got the news that one of our translator's was hit by a truck and killed earlier that day. Daniel had two small children and and wife he leaves behind. He was a man of God, an amazing musician, and a big part of our team here. He will be missed terribly.
A big part of what we are able to do in this ministry rests with our local volunteers. They are an awesome group of people that are dedicated to helping their own community and in working side by side we become like a family.
So please be praying for Daniel's family and friends as well as the translators and nurses that knew him, that although we mourn his loss we rejoice for Daniel as he is with his savior dancing on streets of gold.
My heart hurts for you, his family, and the other people on the ship. I will lift up many prayers for all of you. I love you Mags!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Maggz, my heart aches for you all.
ReplyDeletePraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
2 Corinthians 1:2-4
Praying for Daniels family and his family on the Africa Mercy!
Maggie, I remember from your presentation how you spoke of him being so helpful and a wonderful Christian. You all will miss him, and his family must be so torn. We will keep you all in our prayers trusting God to comfort as only He can.
ReplyDeletemy prayers and sympathy to all of you and the dear family-never easy to say good-bye to a loved one-Especially in a tragedy!
ReplyDeletepraying for you guys and the family and my heart hurts for you all!!
ReplyDeletesending hugs,
K