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Beauty in the Hard

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On Saturday I had the honor of witnessing a piece of God’s Kingdom. Stacy & Michael (“Bama”) were residents of Tent City that I met sometime last year. When I was introduced to them they said they were each other’s husband/wife. No problem..

Some nine months later a lot has passed. Tent City, where they lived, was wiped out by river waters in the Nashville Flood. The city called the area condemned, which was predictable. They wanted the residents out anyways & it’s easier to keep them out then to run them off.

Moving on…

Many of the residents got a shake of good fortune when FEMA or Metro awarded monies to some residents based on a ‘dwelling’ and many got themselves into entry level housing.

Stacey & Bama recently moved into a new apartment & somewhere in the midst decided to get married. Wow! shocker for me.

They had their wedding service on the grounds in front of the Tent City site. Jeannie who officiated poignantly expressed that it was a place of life, death, beauty & hardship.. it was.. is.. This moment was total beauty. You had a grand mix of our cultures social strata watching on as God shine over these two. It was just fabulous.

You can view my photos from their wedding.. You might even be able to see it on television some time in the future.

Gift a Goat : Because Christmas is Not Your Birthday #giftagoat

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My friend Matthew (JesusNeedsNewPR) is campaigning to spread the word for Give a Goat week. This week, before the black Friday & the holiday rush begins, start off your giving by giving a goat to a needy family.

From WorldVision:

Goats nourish hungry children and families with healthy milk, cheese, and yogurt. Goats also give a much-needed income boost by providing offspring and extra dairy products for sale at the market.

A healthy dairy goat can give up to 16 cups of milk a day. Goat milk is easier to digest than cow’s milk and is an excellent source of calcium, protein, and other essential nutrients that growing children need. Goats are practical animals — flourishing in harsh climates while producing valuable manure to fertilize crops and vegetable gardens.

From Matthew:

…a goat is affordable: Only $75. And for somebody who might not be able to afford to sponsor a child through World Vision, this is an affordable option to give and help a family in need this holiday season.

I’ve been on two trips with World Vision, to Uganda and Dominican Republic, and have witnessed firsthand the amazing benefits that one goat can make in the life of a family or community. While a goat might not seem like much to us, for many across the globe, a goat is one of the most cherished gifts they can receive. Because for them, one goat represents the opportunity for sustainability.

Still Not Convinced?