Three Steps Back (6/12/01)

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Life in Honduras usually follows the pattern of two steps forward, one step back.  But recently, we have been pushed back about three steps!

This year started very slow financially for the Cornerstone.  We assume this has something to do with the economic uncertainty in The States.  We had hopes of actually moving the clinic into the front half of the hospital this year, but we will have to wait and see.

 

Because of this slow down, the construction work force has been diverted somewhat to missionary homes, which may be a good thing!  We have two mission families here in Balfate needing homes, and two others hoping to move here before the end of the year.  The O’Neils have been told that the house they were renting is now for sale, but the asking price is unreasonable.  So they have started work on their new home near the hospital.  The Schofields, our newest mission family, also need a home.  More on that in a minute.

 

A couple weeks ago, two of our workers were injured, one seriously, when our military truck rolled down a hill.  The seriously injured worker suffered severely broken bones, and several internal injuries.  He required emergency surgery at a private hospital in La Ceiba, and probably will be there another 3-4 weeks.  Cornerstone is responsible for all the medical bills, as well as continuing his salary for life, whether he can work again or not.  Our truck was also totaled.

 

About that time, we received word that Karen Schoffield’s father had died unexpectedly.  She, her husband, Will, and their youngest child went to The States for the funeral.  Less than a week after they returned, their home at the McKenney’s ranch was burned to the ground.  They lost everything.

 

God is not unaware of these events.  He was not caught off guard.  We have the confidence that even these discouraging times are for our good, and that nothing can separate us from the love of God!  Already we have seen the love of Christ demonstrated, as many people, here and abroad, have responded to these needs.  We look forward to the days ahead, not with fear or anxiety, but with confidence that God will accomplish His purposes, and we will all be better for having been a part of it.

 

Dave Drozek with

 

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