I've been waiting until this day to make what I would consider a pretty big announcement. You ask, "Why today?" Today, would have been the first birthday of our daughter Aleigha Grace. Aleigha was stillborn one year ago today. You can read about Aleigha's story here. This announcement is tied to Aleigha and our participation in leading the "Congo Project."
Soon after we told Caleb Bislow that we were ready to take the "plunge" and spearhead the raising of $10,000 to fund a home for the ladies and children of Jehovah Jireh in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Caleb asked us a question were weren't expecting to be asked but that we were sure thrilled to asked.
He asked us if we would be interested in having the building that would eventually be bought for the people of Jehovah Jireh dedicated in memory of Aleigha Grace Thompson. Of course, we didn't have to think two seconds before saying "YES!"
To think that God could continue to take and use the death of our daughter in significant ways and that people around the world would hear about our story, left both Rachael and I literally speechlees. So, Lord willing, upon the purchase of the building that will serve as the home for the ladies and children of Jehovah Jireh in war-torn Congo, it will be dedicated in memory of Aleigha Grace! How awesome is that!
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That is very awesome! May the favor of Adonai be seen in a big way concerning every part of this wonderful shelter for women and children. May Aleigha's memory useful to the Kingdom of God always.
Dale and I have been friends of Caleb's family through The Missionary Churches of the Midwest District. I read his newsletter and wanted to read more about your story. I am so encouraged to see your faith and choice to serve God faithfully through your loss of your beautiful baby girl. Dale and I lost 2 babies to miscarriage later in our childbearing years. We have been blessed with 6 children, but lost our last 2 babies in 2002 and 2003. I am familiar with your pain and encouraged by your surrender and faithfulness to Him whose ways are higher.
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