Gayla's Magazine

The older children are fed next....

African children gather and wait patiently to receive their packets.  One never hears complaining from them, they simply stand quietly and wait.  Patience is a virtue African children have, as life makes them wait for everything it seems.

 

As you can see by how they are dressed, they must dress in layers here as it's chillly.  If they have no coat or jacket, a child must wear what they have, often shirts on top of shirts.

 

This group of children from another village all are intensely interested in what we are giving to them.  What we cannot see from looking at this picture, are the many many families they represent from their village.  The elderly... the sick.... the many deaths these children have seen from AIDS.  The looks on their faces tell many heartaches.  Moms Against Hunger will bring them hope with each packet they receive. 

The children receive...

Look at the serious look on this little child's face.  The lines are  concerning on this baby's face. Highly unusual to see so much swelling.... my heart goes out to this child.  My love is in his little hands....in the form of nutritious food and gifts of care.

Such serious looks.... they handle their gifts with reverent respect....Moms Against Hunger will lift the heavy burdens of children as much as we can.  No child should have to suffer for the lack of their basic needs being met.

 

'Hold on to this and take it home with you'.... his little hands grip tightly his care package and he will be sure to carefully hold it.  No African child will drop, or forget, or get distracted enough to leave his or her packet somewhere. The value to human life is too important.  A hungry child suffers pangs day and night and hunger is paramount to assuage somehow.  

 

To receive food AND items of loving care such as lotion, soap, shoes, clothing, and toys is an incredible  gift of enormous value to all children and their parents.

Will you help on the next shipment we ship out to hungry children? You can give right here on this site to Moms Against Hunger.

Mothers and Babies are fed first

The first ones that will be receiving food are nursing mothers with little ones. 

 

This mother is given enough food for 24 meals.... with water she will make this stretch as far as she can. Look at her expression.... it's fierce.  she has been doing everything in her power to keep her children fed.  The strong survive.

 

Waiting quietly in line, eyes lowered she hopes and prays that she gets the same amount as the women in front of her.  'Please don't run out before I get some for my baby'

 

The leaders will give packets to each  mom.  God please make  this food  multiply.

 

The pastor watches carefully from the background.  Look at the grass fence - this nutritious food is  being given to the people  in an African village. It's packed with vitamins and minerals, protein and vegetables that are so needed.

Moms Against Hunger - out in the field

The rejoicing!  The thankfulness!  The gratitude!  With anticipation distribution begins and people began to gather.

 

Pat Bismark - the pastor's wife from Bulawayo starts showing the African women how to cook the food.

 

Speaking some Shona, some Indbele, Moms Against Hunger makes an impact in the countryside of Zimbabwe.  Oh..... how I wish I was standing there with these two!

 

Pastors discuss the best way to get the food to the many people in their villages back home.

 

Notice the Bible in the young man's hand, standing there with the responsibility of actually feeding the people - they all understand the grave serious situation of getting the food safely and quickly to the masses. This is a commodity that gangs would kill for - hungry people do desperate things. 

While you are reading this ..... food is being given to the masses. Please stop and pray for Moms Against Hunger and the work that is being done. Can you help me? 

Happy Annivarsary to my Husband

Today is our 34th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Darling... Another milestone has been reached, and my life is richer, fuller, wiser because of you.  Thank you for marrying me. 

Moms Against Hunger - Zimbabwe Food Distribution Begins

I have such fabulous news to bring to you today!  The Moms Against Hunger Shipment to Zimbabwe arrived and is being passed out all during this Christmas season.  There are many pictures to share with you!  Lots of tears.... and joy is in my heart today as the sights open up through the internet showing glimpses of what is happening there with the precious shipment of food.

 

 

My heart is overflowing just knowing,  that along with my partners..... we have men and women, boys and girls and babies that will have nutritional food to eat  RIGHT NOW.  

Thank you partners, now you will see what your offerings have done for the lives of thousands of other people in need. Your financial gift has made this possible.

 

This shipment was packed with love, sacrifice and prayer at our warehouse.  By your help we shipped it.. and now the hands unloading this... are receiving it with excitement, knowing that YOU  cared enough to do something about their need. Thank you partners.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

To all my readers.... I wish you a very Merry Christmas.  May your day be filled with His Presence, and your gifts to others bring delights!

Christmas Family Traditions

Usually the house is decked out and Christmas is in every room.  But this year life has been more about ministry and the needs of others for our family.  This is the only decoration this year in the whole house.... actually it has felt a little strange, but relaxing..... different but free. 

But our traditions of Christmas have remained the same.  It's important for a woman to minister to her family in a special way at Christmas.  After all.... what are memories made from,  but the acts we perform for our family out of the love of our hearts at Christmas time.

 

This year we have a snowman to decorate and eat as well as the gingerbread house.

 

Everybody has fun... all of us together around the table... talking and decorating him as wild as we want to.

 

 

With cups of hot chocolate.... stirred with spoons made of cinnamon....with  lots of icing and laughter all around....we two moms enjoy watching the children and the men work on expressive creations of sugary content!

 

After it's all completed.... then we get to eat it... take what ever part you want!  It's part of the whole experience that the kids love. 

A great family dinner.... the chapel service.... a private communion service together.... go home and decorate the  gingerbread house... AND a snowman .....while sipping hot chocolate together.  We have begun our family Christmas Holiday 2009!! 

It's going to be a great Christmas for our family!! Merry Christmas!

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