He Speaks Through Feet

John 13:1-17 gives the account of the last supper. It was customary in those days to wash your feet before a meal, usually it would be a servant's job to do this. As the disciples were sitting down with Jesus for their last supper together, feet dirty and no servant around, Jesus rose from the table and began washing their feet. This act was of great humility and servanthood. Being a follower of Christ, we are to emulate him and serve one another in lowliness of heart and mind while building each other up in love and humility.

As we are going through this process of getting Marco home, people have been serving me through their feet. We are doing a fundraiser that takes worn out shoes, bags them up, and then they are sent to developing countries, given to individuals to resell in order to create an income for them and their families. In return, the organization pays us per pound for shoes to help fund our adoption.

I had no idea that the response would be this great, I didn't know that I was this loved.  Marco will be brought home by people's stinky, smelly shoes and it's amazing!!!  There are many people working on collecting shoes and most of the shoes given are from people that don't know me and will probably never meet my family. I have friends that I haven't seen or spoken to in years that have stepped up to give. New friends, strangers, neighbors, organizations, and precious people in my life are stepping out in faith to give, love and support our family. If you have given, are working on collecting, or have prayed for our family I thank you from the bottom of my heart! My cup overflows and know that you are playing a vital role in bringing Marco to a family that will love him and cherish him for all of his days. I am brought to tears almost on a daily basis when a new text comes in saying they are praying for us, or someone drops off a bag of shoes, or a donation pops up unexpectedly.  There are many steps to getting Marco back and one of the biggest hurdles is the financial side of things.  YOU are making this happen!