Today was an amazing day. A new facility was dedicated in the Dominican Republic. It consisted of a baseball field, volleyball and basketball court, multipurpose building and classrooms for the 200 children who attend this project. In addition, a total of 15 projects reaching over 2,500 children are within 20 minutes away, so they'll have access to use this wonderful facility.Today, about 300 children participated in the dedication. Pro baseball players from the US attended, along with a few US players in the Dominican league. Civic officials and a Mission of Mercy project leaders and pastors helped round out a wonderful group. After the dedication, activities were scheduled for the kids including baseball, soccer, basketball, face painting and more. I got a great hit off a major league pitcher.. it was captured on video.. I'll post that later!
This day wasn't about baseball - it was about hope for the children. The community where the field is located is a poor community and this facility has given them great opportunities for their kids. Hundreds of children will benefit. They know that they have value, and you could see the excitement on their faces.
But, for me, one of the greatest blessings came from someone I had never met. A pastor of a local church introduced himself and asked how my family was doing? I told him that my family was doing well. He said that he has been praying for my family every day asking God to protect them and bless them. He has also been praying for me - that God will continue to give me a vision to reach more and more children. As I spent time getting to know him, I felt honored by his commitment to prayer for my family and me - even though he never met us.
There were so many events that occurred today. The medical team checked each of the 200+ children in this project, and met a couple very immediate health needs. It was a great day of fellowship and fun. I look forward to seeing the impact this "Field of Dreams" has on this region. Today was the start of something great!
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Watching God work and bring all of this together must really blow you away. Every morning when I pray for the two children I sponsor, I ask God to do big things in thier lives and let them clearly see Him. This is big. It always amazes me to see how God exponentially multiplies what we see as insufficient in the lives of the children and families we sponsor. Thank you for letting us peer through your eyes the excitement in the eyes of the children.
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