Helped by the Spirit

This weekend we had couples meeting, district training, meetings with United Muslim Relief (UMR) and Association of Volunteers in International Service (AVSI).  Add the BYU Football game (starting at 5 a.m.) to that schedule and it was a bit hectic for two old folks like us.  We are so happy to be busy and involved in the work here.  It's really fun to do the things we do.

Today UMR (United Muslim Relief) leaders came to the Center in Amman to meet with us and we discussed a donation of sewing machines and other equipment to the women's charity we visited last week.  We also talked about other ways we can assist the organization, like repairs to their pre-school, upgrades to their kitchens and sewing projects for the women.  We are very excited about the possibilities and potential of helping this group.  It "feels good" to us.

Later we had an appointment to talk with AVSI about what they do and see if they are a possible partner for an education van project.  In our thinking, the van would go around to remote places with teachers who would teach children who can't get to school.  AVSI has a good program and does a lot of good.  We were very impressed with their work, but didn't get "the feeling" about them.  Lynn was worried that he had such a "confusion of thought" during the meeting and couldn't think clearly until we realized that maybe it really was a confusion of thought and we didn't need to pursue this.  We have no idea why.

We are very grateful for the Spirit to guide us as we bumble along in this work.  We will try to do our best and always listen to the promptings.