Free Burma Ranger Event

From their site :

"The Free Burma Rangers' (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks."

More information can be found at:

http://www.freeburmarangers.org/

                    

 "The purpose of this event was to provide updates on the situation inside Burma, as well as network, pray and discuss how you can get involved."

It was a privilege to be a part of this exercise. 

I urge you to check out  their website and learn more.

Another link:


http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/110224/burma-myanmar-karen-junta?page=full

The Building of a Chapel Part 1

Recently, I have had the pleasure to be a part of a special project...The building of a chapel for the marriage of a daughter.  This labor of love is a precious thing to help with and observe.  It is ...in many ways ...the beginning of something beautiful.

Footing

Slab Crew

                                                         

                                                                          Flowers Started for Comfort

Ah, to build, to build! 

That is the noblest art of all the arts. 

Painting and sculpture are but images, 

Are merely shadows cast by outward things....

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Pour

Slab Done :)

Almost Done With the
Steel

Steel Crew

The Crew Minus Two

Duty and Sacrifice

When I am called to duty, God

whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child
Before it’s too late,
Or some older person
from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me,
To guard my neighbor
And protect his property.

And if according to Your will
I have to lose my life,
Please bless with Your protecting hand
My children and my wife

Everyday I drive by the fire station on my way into town. We take these brave people for granted, only thanking them in our desperate hour. They face danger everyday. Make it a point to say thanks to your firefighters and police.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!