I'm putting in writing what I've been feeling for a long time but my health has not allowed. Now, with a new year I've got a new commitment. I plan on fulfilling this by May. God will give me the strength I don't have and the courage I'm lacking. The support will come from my husband and the desire from my heart. 6 years is too long. My foot is down and it's walking out the door.
Here's to making a change, I will be posting my commitment and the status of it. Stay tuned. Great things are in my future, I'm sure of it. God is more in control then ever before.
Smiles,
Dena <3
D's Manifesto
A written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer.
Jury Is Out - Surgery 4/8/11
As many of you may have already heard the news I wanted to also placing this in my personal blog. I find this very helpful when I'm able to look back at situations in my life and see how God answered prayers and showed grace and mercy when undeserved, how I either stumbled or grew.
FB - Blog --My test came back positive for cancer. My cancer antigen and my white-blood cell count where way out of normal range. I've got a 50/50 shot of it being cancer. The doc will 1st go in with a camera laparoscopic and examine my uterus. If he see's any sign of cancer then he will pull out and be done and I will get referred to an oncologist. If no sign of cancer he will then will proceed with standard hysterectomy. I will be in the hospital for 3-7 days at Banner Estrella in Avondale on Friday 4/8. Friends, I feel positive that God is fully in control. I have ultimate peace and just ready to move forward. I love you all.
Friends, it was heartbreaking for me as I made the long walk from the Doctors office lobby to room 5 as I waited patiently for the doctor. Trying hard to focus on peace and prayer I could feel the chill creep over me as the longer Ryan and I waited the more worrisome I had become. I had a million scenarios run through my head as how the conversation may go. How would I handle the good? How would I handle the bad and anything else? What if it was all bad? How am I going to react?
I can honestly say those thrity minutes sitting in the room was torture. Ryan did his best to keep my mind busy and in conversation so I would be destracted but I could tell that he was just as worried as I. I was unsure on how to support Ryan, I wasen't sure what to do. This is the man that helps me keep things together and I can see the anxiety and nerves building up in him as we continued to wait. To say the least It was intense.
Finally after waiting approximately one hour Dr. Lorenzo Boyce walked in and said swiftly "Mrs. Busboom, please come with me, we need to talk in my office". WAIT - STOP! WHAT? OMG, I couldn't beleive it. I felt like I was in some daytime TV drama. All the Grey's Anatonmy and Private Practice and every other daytime drama could have never of prepared me for those words.
As I hopped off the bed and proceeded to walk down the hall, my mind went blank. I walked there behind the doctor with my husband behind me just praying. Wishing that at that moment I could just close my eyes. and at this, yes this moment, all my reality was just a dream.
I had been trying hard not to waste energy on the "IF's" in life. My beloved sister Sharon said enouragingly to me, don't waste energy on something you don't know! When she first said these words I didn't get it, though this changed as I walked into the office. I took a deep breath and just thought of one thing, my life and how now, yes now I was living it in slow motion.
I thought of the story in Luke, you know the one. the story of Jesus calming the waters for the very frightened disciples. This story of the disciples having little faith and running to Christ for help when their lives seemed out of control when fear and unhealthy worry consumed them. Going through this story in my head I couldn't believe how God used it. I couldn't believe that I actually thought the last time I studied this story I didn't think how it would ever apply to my life. Being a long time believer I knew about faith and believing, but now, my situation was different. My level of comfort had been compromised, my safety and security seemed to be crashing and I was lacking faith. I was exactly like these disciples. When I recalled this story in my head and the scripture I immediately started to pray. Saying God, this is my storm, this is my boat. I do have faith that you can calm this storm, that you can keep this boat safe and that you Lord you are even more in control now then ever. Lord, I fully trust in you...!
Christ used my obedience as a blessing. He truly had his word become living. You always hear about the living bible. Christ new what I was going to go through, Christ had kept his promise. He had used his word to give me peace and comfort for this exact moment. I only wonder what this moment would be like if I had never studied that story? I can't say, I can only say that I know how God used my obedience and His word to help me, encourage me and bless me for this exact moment.
Dr. Boyce sat himself down in his chair and pulled close to his cluttered desk and grabbed my paperwork. He had a mound of it, everything from previous test, blood-work, ultrasounds, MRI's, x-ray's, spinal taps, and several more medical records all from the last year. As he was shifting through paperwork, he finally stopped looked at me and with great sincerity and he said, "OK, your blood work came back and I have concerns". "I'm afriad that your white-blood cell count is abnormal and your cancer antigen level is dangerously high." Dr. Boyce then proceeded to explain my levels and the abnormality of them. I was shocked when I saw my cancer levels. He explained that normal levels should be around 12 and mine where at 147. OMG, I thought, those numbers where in red and in bold. Reality hit! I immidiately made eye contact with Ryan with fear in my eyes he looked down at me and with just one look Ryan I felt his loving smile and his strong hand holding mine.
Dr. Boyce went on as to say that the odds of having cancer can be minimal and up to 50%. He stated that he felt positive that it wasen't but he needed to be realistic. I totally understood. He explained that with my family history and the fast growth of the tumor he had some concerns and wanted me to undergo surgery for removal immediately. He stated that the tumor had grown from 5.5cm in Jan 2011 to more then 8cm at the end of February 2011. That is almost bigger then a softball! I thought, OMG, I've got a softball sized tumor in my body. He did have concern that this tumor was still growing rapidly and requested that I immidiaty go for a 4th Ultrasound to see the current size prior to surgery. i will also need additional blood-work. This I really don't like since drawing blood from me is no longer an easy task. Dr. Boyce scheduled my surgery for earliest possible. If it was not for needing to get approvals from my insurance I'm sure that the surgery would have been for this week rather then next week 4/8.
Dr. Boyce and I continued to talk about the surgery and my options. We discussed what the surgery would be like, how long it would be, recovery and pain management. Ryan seemed to be more leery of this surgery continuing to ask the questions I never thought of. My mind was in another place off an on during the conversation.
Dr. Boyce continued explaining the procedure and stated because of my chances of it being cancer he would go through my belly button lyprascopic and confirm any signs of cancer. He told me firmly with a straight face that if he even saw the smallest glimpse of cancer he was going to pull the scope out sew me up and call it a day and send me to a oncologist. If no cancer is found he would then continue with standard hysterectomy surgery with a small incesion in my abdomen. He continued to explain that he strongly recommended that I have a full hystrectomy rather then having the tumor/cyst and fibroid removed due to the high likely hood they would return. I explained that I left this decision up to his discretion, that if during surgery both my uterus and ovaries are crippled with endometriosis to proceed with complete extraction and I elect for a complete hysterectomy.
When those words slipped off my tongue I couldn't believe it. It hit me, after this Ryan and I's decision to adopt is the only option. I would never know what it was like to help God with a miracle by having child of our own. I know, I know, Ryan and I have talked over this subject extensively over the last few years since we got the news of not being able to have children. Ryan and I have come to peace regarding adoption over the years but it still doesn't take the sting away of feeling like I will no longer be a complete woman. Minutes passed as Ryan talked to Dr. Boyce as I sat there feeling out of it. Day dreaming as if having an out of body experience.
As we approached the end of our conversation Dr. Boyce looked at me with a peace and security that I can't quite describe. At this moment I only knew that I was trusting this doctor to make the best choice for me and my life. I was completely trusting in God to bless him with ultimate wisdom.
So, the surgery is scheduled, test are scheudled and I will soon be pain free. Praise God. More then that, I've learned a very valueable lesson. That the living word is SOOOOOO living. For some reason today it hit me more then others. It hit me that God prepared me for this months even years ago. That he knew I would be here and that out of my obedience I would have peace. That if I would not have read the below that my feelings towards my circumstance could be different. I'm going to share what I learned only becuase I feel that if it helped me and I KNOW it can help someone else.
God is my amazing strength, my amazing love and my amazing Daddy. He is everything I live for and could not imagine for one second going through this without the love that I've been blessed with.
Calm - a Christian perspective
Luke 8:24
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.
------Jesus calms a turbulent storm in this miracle. Despite their closeness to Jesus, the disciples were still afraid for their lives when
Friends and Family, please don't worry I'm in the best of hands, God's hands. As it's said if God is for me and with me, then who can be against me?
Prayer request -
Wisdom for Dr. boyce
Peace for Me and strenght and good health fast recovery
Peace and encouragement for Ryan the man I adore and love
For all my friends and family who are supporting Ryan and I as we go through this journey.
Thank you all - Smiles, DB
FB - Blog --My test came back positive for cancer. My cancer antigen and my white-blood cell count where way out of normal range. I've got a 50/50 shot of it being cancer. The doc will 1st go in with a camera laparoscopic and examine my uterus. If he see's any sign of cancer then he will pull out and be done and I will get referred to an oncologist. If no sign of cancer he will then will proceed with standard hysterectomy. I will be in the hospital for 3-7 days at Banner Estrella in Avondale on Friday 4/8. Friends, I feel positive that God is fully in control. I have ultimate peace and just ready to move forward. I love you all.
Friends, it was heartbreaking for me as I made the long walk from the Doctors office lobby to room 5 as I waited patiently for the doctor. Trying hard to focus on peace and prayer I could feel the chill creep over me as the longer Ryan and I waited the more worrisome I had become. I had a million scenarios run through my head as how the conversation may go. How would I handle the good? How would I handle the bad and anything else? What if it was all bad? How am I going to react?
I can honestly say those thrity minutes sitting in the room was torture. Ryan did his best to keep my mind busy and in conversation so I would be destracted but I could tell that he was just as worried as I. I was unsure on how to support Ryan, I wasen't sure what to do. This is the man that helps me keep things together and I can see the anxiety and nerves building up in him as we continued to wait. To say the least It was intense.
Finally after waiting approximately one hour Dr. Lorenzo Boyce walked in and said swiftly "Mrs. Busboom, please come with me, we need to talk in my office". WAIT - STOP! WHAT? OMG, I couldn't beleive it. I felt like I was in some daytime TV drama. All the Grey's Anatonmy and Private Practice and every other daytime drama could have never of prepared me for those words.
As I hopped off the bed and proceeded to walk down the hall, my mind went blank. I walked there behind the doctor with my husband behind me just praying. Wishing that at that moment I could just close my eyes. and at this, yes this moment, all my reality was just a dream.
I had been trying hard not to waste energy on the "IF's" in life. My beloved sister Sharon said enouragingly to me, don't waste energy on something you don't know! When she first said these words I didn't get it, though this changed as I walked into the office. I took a deep breath and just thought of one thing, my life and how now, yes now I was living it in slow motion.
I thought of the story in Luke, you know the one. the story of Jesus calming the waters for the very frightened disciples. This story of the disciples having little faith and running to Christ for help when their lives seemed out of control when fear and unhealthy worry consumed them. Going through this story in my head I couldn't believe how God used it. I couldn't believe that I actually thought the last time I studied this story I didn't think how it would ever apply to my life. Being a long time believer I knew about faith and believing, but now, my situation was different. My level of comfort had been compromised, my safety and security seemed to be crashing and I was lacking faith. I was exactly like these disciples. When I recalled this story in my head and the scripture I immediately started to pray. Saying God, this is my storm, this is my boat. I do have faith that you can calm this storm, that you can keep this boat safe and that you Lord you are even more in control now then ever. Lord, I fully trust in you...!
Christ used my obedience as a blessing. He truly had his word become living. You always hear about the living bible. Christ new what I was going to go through, Christ had kept his promise. He had used his word to give me peace and comfort for this exact moment. I only wonder what this moment would be like if I had never studied that story? I can't say, I can only say that I know how God used my obedience and His word to help me, encourage me and bless me for this exact moment.
Dr. Boyce sat himself down in his chair and pulled close to his cluttered desk and grabbed my paperwork. He had a mound of it, everything from previous test, blood-work, ultrasounds, MRI's, x-ray's, spinal taps, and several more medical records all from the last year. As he was shifting through paperwork, he finally stopped looked at me and with great sincerity and he said, "OK, your blood work came back and I have concerns". "I'm afriad that your white-blood cell count is abnormal and your cancer antigen level is dangerously high." Dr. Boyce then proceeded to explain my levels and the abnormality of them. I was shocked when I saw my cancer levels. He explained that normal levels should be around 12 and mine where at 147. OMG, I thought, those numbers where in red and in bold. Reality hit! I immidiately made eye contact with Ryan with fear in my eyes he looked down at me and with just one look Ryan I felt his loving smile and his strong hand holding mine.
Dr. Boyce went on as to say that the odds of having cancer can be minimal and up to 50%. He stated that he felt positive that it wasen't but he needed to be realistic. I totally understood. He explained that with my family history and the fast growth of the tumor he had some concerns and wanted me to undergo surgery for removal immediately. He stated that the tumor had grown from 5.5cm in Jan 2011 to more then 8cm at the end of February 2011. That is almost bigger then a softball! I thought, OMG, I've got a softball sized tumor in my body. He did have concern that this tumor was still growing rapidly and requested that I immidiaty go for a 4th Ultrasound to see the current size prior to surgery. i will also need additional blood-work. This I really don't like since drawing blood from me is no longer an easy task. Dr. Boyce scheduled my surgery for earliest possible. If it was not for needing to get approvals from my insurance I'm sure that the surgery would have been for this week rather then next week 4/8.
Dr. Boyce and I continued to talk about the surgery and my options. We discussed what the surgery would be like, how long it would be, recovery and pain management. Ryan seemed to be more leery of this surgery continuing to ask the questions I never thought of. My mind was in another place off an on during the conversation.
Dr. Boyce continued explaining the procedure and stated because of my chances of it being cancer he would go through my belly button lyprascopic and confirm any signs of cancer. He told me firmly with a straight face that if he even saw the smallest glimpse of cancer he was going to pull the scope out sew me up and call it a day and send me to a oncologist. If no cancer is found he would then continue with standard hysterectomy surgery with a small incesion in my abdomen. He continued to explain that he strongly recommended that I have a full hystrectomy rather then having the tumor/cyst and fibroid removed due to the high likely hood they would return. I explained that I left this decision up to his discretion, that if during surgery both my uterus and ovaries are crippled with endometriosis to proceed with complete extraction and I elect for a complete hysterectomy.
When those words slipped off my tongue I couldn't believe it. It hit me, after this Ryan and I's decision to adopt is the only option. I would never know what it was like to help God with a miracle by having child of our own. I know, I know, Ryan and I have talked over this subject extensively over the last few years since we got the news of not being able to have children. Ryan and I have come to peace regarding adoption over the years but it still doesn't take the sting away of feeling like I will no longer be a complete woman. Minutes passed as Ryan talked to Dr. Boyce as I sat there feeling out of it. Day dreaming as if having an out of body experience.
As we approached the end of our conversation Dr. Boyce looked at me with a peace and security that I can't quite describe. At this moment I only knew that I was trusting this doctor to make the best choice for me and my life. I was completely trusting in God to bless him with ultimate wisdom.
So, the surgery is scheduled, test are scheudled and I will soon be pain free. Praise God. More then that, I've learned a very valueable lesson. That the living word is SOOOOOO living. For some reason today it hit me more then others. It hit me that God prepared me for this months even years ago. That he knew I would be here and that out of my obedience I would have peace. That if I would not have read the below that my feelings towards my circumstance could be different. I'm going to share what I learned only becuase I feel that if it helped me and I KNOW it can help someone else.
God is my amazing strength, my amazing love and my amazing Daddy. He is everything I live for and could not imagine for one second going through this without the love that I've been blessed with.
Calm - a Christian perspective
Luke 8:24
The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.
------Jesus calms a turbulent storm in this miracle. Despite their closeness to Jesus, the disciples were still afraid for their lives when
Calm - a Christian perspective
Jesus calms a turbulent storm in this miracle. Despite their closeness to Jesus, the disciples were still afraid for their lives when the storm rose, prompting Jesus to chide them for their lack of faith.
Faith is the key that unlocks all the great things God has for you. And He isn't about to let your faith stay the same size. He's in the faith-enlargement business. He's let something come into your life that defies human solution, that overwhelms human answers, so you can experience how big your King really is. When the bad news gets "badder," your God does not get smaller. He's still the Sovereign Lord, the great and powerful God. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the God you have - and you'll find that nothing but Him is truly overwhelming! Jesus calms a turbulent storm in this miracle. Despite their closeness to Jesus, the disciples were still afraid for their lives when the storm rose, prompting Jesus to chide them for their lack of faith.
Friends and Family, please don't worry I'm in the best of hands, God's hands. As it's said if God is for me and with me, then who can be against me?
Prayer request -
Wisdom for Dr. boyce
Peace for Me and strenght and good health fast recovery
Peace and encouragement for Ryan the man I adore and love
For all my friends and family who are supporting Ryan and I as we go through this journey.
Thank you all - Smiles, DB
Hard Times Chateau Ghetto
OK, so me and my friend Brittany had a revelation today. As she came over to escape her "crazy" life, we both sat in agreement with responses we have been getting from "some" of our friends and family. Why do people think that because you are going through "crisis" and a "white flag" moment, it is because you/yours have done something wrong? I don't' understand this. I just wrote a similar blog on my "About Me" blog and sat in awe as I wondered, what are people thinking?
I don't get it. I can honestly say that I don't understand why people think that when you go through your "white flag"/ "crisis" moments, you must have done something wrong. I feel deeply, and I believe Brittany feels the same, that it's not always because you have done something wrong, but maybe just merely a teaching moment. This moment does not even need to be for us. It could be for someone who is around us, watching how we handle this situation, and could learn from our difficult time and learn about faith and patience. How to work through a difficult, uncomfortable, unsettling, wanting to wave the flag moment. I have to say there have been several moments in the last month when I've said to my friends and family and my "husband" Ryan, that I'm done. I'm calling it quits, my plate is full, I can't do this. Though I'm encouraged daily that God, the father I love, will never give me more than I can handle. I feel like that is not the case.
I'm then reassured by those close to me, ones I love, who genuinely love me and know my circumstance, who encourage me to stay strong and keep the faith and hold off on the flag waving. I've been lucky to have a husband that has put up with my rants and raves. Friends who will let me bitch about wanting to divorce my husband "only" in joking.. I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have the close friends I have. That I have the ones I love who are willing to come and visits me at my "chateau ghetto". (Though you think I'm kidding, I am really not, come visit and you will see, LOL)
So, through thick, thin, little or big, I'm going through crap. I've got a flag and I will admit at certain times it's waving, and at others I've got my armor up and I will have the sword and shield ready for battle so proceed with caution. Truly know, that if you are special to me, you know where I am. You know how I feel, you know where I am with Christ and how I truly genuinely lean on Him for everything. Christ is my strength and the one I pray to when I lay my head down for bed, the one I praise when I wake up. I'm blessed that I am a child of God and there is a reason for everything.
So, I will say this..Merry Christmas. Life is tough, it sucks, but it's still the reason for the season. It's the reason I can say I'm saved and that I can have bad days and know I"m still saved from eternal dalmation. Thanks Lord for this season, and Merry Christmas to all I love.
Merry Freaking Christmas.
Love you!
I don't get it. I can honestly say that I don't understand why people think that when you go through your "white flag"/ "crisis" moments, you must have done something wrong. I feel deeply, and I believe Brittany feels the same, that it's not always because you have done something wrong, but maybe just merely a teaching moment. This moment does not even need to be for us. It could be for someone who is around us, watching how we handle this situation, and could learn from our difficult time and learn about faith and patience. How to work through a difficult, uncomfortable, unsettling, wanting to wave the flag moment. I have to say there have been several moments in the last month when I've said to my friends and family and my "husband" Ryan, that I'm done. I'm calling it quits, my plate is full, I can't do this. Though I'm encouraged daily that God, the father I love, will never give me more than I can handle. I feel like that is not the case.
I'm then reassured by those close to me, ones I love, who genuinely love me and know my circumstance, who encourage me to stay strong and keep the faith and hold off on the flag waving. I've been lucky to have a husband that has put up with my rants and raves. Friends who will let me bitch about wanting to divorce my husband "only" in joking.. I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have the close friends I have. That I have the ones I love who are willing to come and visits me at my "chateau ghetto". (Though you think I'm kidding, I am really not, come visit and you will see, LOL)
So, through thick, thin, little or big, I'm going through crap. I've got a flag and I will admit at certain times it's waving, and at others I've got my armor up and I will have the sword and shield ready for battle so proceed with caution. Truly know, that if you are special to me, you know where I am. You know how I feel, you know where I am with Christ and how I truly genuinely lean on Him for everything. Christ is my strength and the one I pray to when I lay my head down for bed, the one I praise when I wake up. I'm blessed that I am a child of God and there is a reason for everything.
So, I will say this..Merry Christmas. Life is tough, it sucks, but it's still the reason for the season. It's the reason I can say I'm saved and that I can have bad days and know I"m still saved from eternal dalmation. Thanks Lord for this season, and Merry Christmas to all I love.
Merry Freaking Christmas.
Love you!
Hebrews 11:6 = Earnestly
Hebrews 11:6
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
While going through my journey in Hebrews God has lead me to some pretty amazing heart moments. I've been able to dissect verses and really get what Christ is trying to tell me through them. The one that hit me the hardest thus far is the above verse.
I've have friends and loved ones unfortunately believe and feel that by bieng a good person you will not be forgotten by Christ and that you will not be sent to hell. I was guilty of this. When I was a young Christian I believed this lie. I believed that there is no way that my God, the God of grace and mercy would send good people to hell. I'm afraid it's true though. If you do not seek out Christ out earnestly/diligently you are not saved. Therefore if you are not saved you are not going to Heaven. God makes it that clear. If you're not walking with Christ earnestly/diligently you are not a child of God. If not a child of God he does not know you and you will not be blessed with the Kingdom of heaven.
So, if you don't go to heaven where do you go? I think we know the answer to that, hell. What kills me is we have the opportunity to choose between eternity in heaven or condemnation in hell. God gave us free will. He gave us the ability to choose who we follow. Being a good person does not put you as a shoe in with Christ. If you have not given your life to him and live for him He does not know you. What have you done for Him if not living for him?
Here's my next question, if you have not done anything Christ why should the Lord of Lords do something for you? See, there's the answer, He did. He sent his son to die on the cross for us so we could have eternity with Him in Heaven. So we could be saved.
John 3:16-17 (New International Version)
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
You have to make the choice to live for Christ, to give your life to him, to earnestly/diligently seek him, to get to know him as your heavenly father. It's truly that simple. Christ wants you to be saved but you have to want it and seek it. You have to ask Him to come to you, to live in you and through you.
The best part is that once you are saved and you earnestly/diligently walk with Christ you are saved. You are now saved for eternity and you can never loose that salvation. Christ was our sacrifice so you can go to heaven He was your salvation your Savior. You have to make that choice in your heart no one can make it for you. So, what is your choice? Where do you want to go?
Belize - The Eye of the Storm *From a Friend*
My dear Friends Basil & Ver de Klerk wrote this and asked for me to share. So, I am.
Dear Supporters;
Our village and the mission base were ground zero for the entry of Hurricane Richard. It made landfall around 6 pm Belize time, at 90 mph. which is a Category 1 just 10 mph shy of being a Category 2.
We know that there was a bus sent to Gales Point to evacuate the villagers but the bus returned to Belize City empty as the villagers will not leave their homes unattended because there are those in the village that would loot their homes if they leave. We are concerned of their well being and safety. We have tried everyone we have a phone # for in the village but no answer.
We were able to reach our friend Margaret Mooney in San Ignacio near the Guatemalan border where Mel and John Bjorgen traveled to be safe. They were there and all of them are safe and sound. Margaret tells me that the whole country has their power and water turned off until the storm passes. Yet we were able to talk with her on her home phone! We're glad that they are all safe.
We will be sending out updates as we connect with those in the village. We are asking that if you know of churches or individuals that are willing to do recovery clean up or rebuilding to please connect with me at 480-268-7983 or my cell 925-200-7012.
We'll keep everyone posted as we learn what's happening. Prayers are of the utmost urgency at this point!
Trusting in Him Alone, Basil and Vera
Belize Mission & Retreat
Founders & Director's - Basil & Vera de Klerk
P.O. Box 2640
Belize City, Belize
Central America
Email: turtleshores@belizemission.org or
turtleshores@lincsat.com
website: www.belizemission.org
Updated regularly
Dear Supporters;
Our village and the mission base were ground zero for the entry of Hurricane Richard. It made landfall around 6 pm Belize time, at 90 mph. which is a Category 1 just 10 mph shy of being a Category 2.
We know that there was a bus sent to Gales Point to evacuate the villagers but the bus returned to Belize City empty as the villagers will not leave their homes unattended because there are those in the village that would loot their homes if they leave. We are concerned of their well being and safety. We have tried everyone we have a phone # for in the village but no answer.
We were able to reach our friend Margaret Mooney in San Ignacio near the Guatemalan border where Mel and John Bjorgen traveled to be safe. They were there and all of them are safe and sound. Margaret tells me that the whole country has their power and water turned off until the storm passes. Yet we were able to talk with her on her home phone! We're glad that they are all safe.
We will be sending out updates as we connect with those in the village. We are asking that if you know of churches or individuals that are willing to do recovery clean up or rebuilding to please connect with me at 480-268-7983 or my cell 925-200-7012.
We'll keep everyone posted as we learn what's happening. Prayers are of the utmost urgency at this point!
Trusting in Him Alone, Basil and Vera
Belize Mission & Retreat
Founders & Director's - Basil & Vera de Klerk
P.O. Box 2640
Belize City, Belize
Central America
Email: turtleshores@belizemission.org or
turtleshores@lincsat.com
website: www.belizemission.org
Updated regularly
Belize Mission Follow Up
Friends and Family,
First I want to thank everyone who has so kindly supported me through prayer and financial assistance. God has been amazing these last few weeks as I really start to prepare for my venture to Belize Central America. As you all received my previous support letter I"m going to Belize November 6th to November 13th of this year for a short term mission trip. I'm so excited. God has done some amazing things and I just feel I have to share.
First the prayer support I've been getting has been amazing. I feel the strength and love from Christ and a strong desire to serve this community more then ever. In addition God has been using the missionaries that are placed in Belize in great ways. There has been tragedy in the village, with death, illness and sever injury but they still are strong and doing well. Please continue to pray for our Belize team the missionaries placed there and for myself as I continue to prepare for this wonderful venture.
Second, the financial support has been amazing. People have really stepped up and helped me in this area of need. Though my full amount has not been raised I trust in God fully to do so. As of now I'm still in need of $700.00 to secure my airline ticket to go. If I've not raised enough to purchase my airline ticket by September 12, 2010 I will be taken off the list. Unfortunately as much as I would love to pay for this out of pocket I just do not have it right now. I fully trust in God to provide. God clearly says in the bible we are to serve or support those who do. I need your support. I so badly want to continue to serve this community and to serve my God that has been so faithful. Will you rise to the call and support me? If not will you please continue to pray?
I know times are tough and we are in an era that economic security is not at it's best but I trust in God and you that my needs for this trip will be met. I seriously can not express to you my gratitude of how fortunate I am for all you. You have stood by side in life and helped me be who I am in Christ today. Thank you! I hope you all I know that you hold a special place in my heart. If for some reason you never received my first support letter I've attached it. Once again, I can't thank you enough!
You can either send support to me @
Dena Busboom
351 N. Peart Rd
#1313
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Please address all checks to Cornerstone with Dena Busboom as the memo
Or you can go online @ www.cschandler.com/mission. You will need to create an account through Cornerstone if you do not already have one. You can also visit my blog www.ddbusboom.blogspot.com and you can donate there as well.
Once again, I thank you so much!
His Love,
Dena Busboom
First I want to thank everyone who has so kindly supported me through prayer and financial assistance. God has been amazing these last few weeks as I really start to prepare for my venture to Belize Central America. As you all received my previous support letter I"m going to Belize November 6th to November 13th of this year for a short term mission trip. I'm so excited. God has done some amazing things and I just feel I have to share.
First the prayer support I've been getting has been amazing. I feel the strength and love from Christ and a strong desire to serve this community more then ever. In addition God has been using the missionaries that are placed in Belize in great ways. There has been tragedy in the village, with death, illness and sever injury but they still are strong and doing well. Please continue to pray for our Belize team the missionaries placed there and for myself as I continue to prepare for this wonderful venture.
Second, the financial support has been amazing. People have really stepped up and helped me in this area of need. Though my full amount has not been raised I trust in God fully to do so. As of now I'm still in need of $700.00 to secure my airline ticket to go. If I've not raised enough to purchase my airline ticket by September 12, 2010 I will be taken off the list. Unfortunately as much as I would love to pay for this out of pocket I just do not have it right now. I fully trust in God to provide. God clearly says in the bible we are to serve or support those who do. I need your support. I so badly want to continue to serve this community and to serve my God that has been so faithful. Will you rise to the call and support me? If not will you please continue to pray?
I know times are tough and we are in an era that economic security is not at it's best but I trust in God and you that my needs for this trip will be met. I seriously can not express to you my gratitude of how fortunate I am for all you. You have stood by side in life and helped me be who I am in Christ today. Thank you! I hope you all I know that you hold a special place in my heart. If for some reason you never received my first support letter I've attached it. Once again, I can't thank you enough!
You can either send support to me @
Dena Busboom
351 N. Peart Rd
#1313
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Please address all checks to Cornerstone with Dena Busboom as the memo
Or you can go online @ www.cschandler.com/mission. You will need to create an account through Cornerstone if you do not already have one. You can also visit my blog www.ddbusboom.blogspot.com and you can donate there as well.
Once again, I thank you so much!
His Love,
Dena Busboom
Definition
Main Entry: so·cial·ism
Pronunciation: \ˈsō-shə-ˌli-zəm\
Function: noun
Date: 1837
1 : any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods
2 a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
3 : a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done
2 a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
3 : a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done
This is what America, the land of the free has come to. Just my opinion. I'm lucky that I can still share this without worry of repercussion from my government. I'm afraid this may not always be the case.
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