the sigh of relief

after over a year of 

planning

and countless hours of work

yesterday was the day when miss Ali

presented her senior project.

over a year ago, when her topic needed to be chosen,

God gave her clear direction.

"do something that will count for eternity".

after contacting a blog friend

HERE,

Ali began the process of sewing quilts 

to be shared w/ an orphanage in Uganda.

EVERY minute detail had to be documented 

and approved.

a mentor had to be involved,

and God placed an incredible woman in Ali's

path from Colorado who was AMAZING!

one company even donated all the filler material

after hearing of the project.

and as each little quilt was stitched,

the little life that would be wrapped

up in it one day was prayed for.

so in March, 15 little labors of love

travelled to Uganda.

they were given to a home for moms and

their little ones, where the mothers had been spared

from a life of prostitution.

Those babies were sleeping on newspapers.

too much, huh?

my brain can't even begin to process that.

how the Father's heart must weep over injustice.

another cool thing?
after viewing the project display,
2 others want to now be involved in
THIS  ministry.

that's how it's done...
everyone who claims to love the Father,
and wanting to see change on this planet,
bringing God's kingdom to the dark,
and untouched places.
last night after Ali's final presentation,
we attended our church's prayer night together.
she said that as she was resting in
the presence of the Lord,
she heard her heavenly Daddy tell her
"good job - I'm proud of you baby."

yes, yes, and yes.


watching Ali grow through this process has been
priceless.
worth more than any award, high grade,
or achievement recognized over the past 4 years.

and so the countdown to graduation begins.
bittersweet, I tell ya.
every time I look in her closet & see
that black cap & gown, I'm a puddly mess.

time. flies.