Psalm 92:2

I've enjoyed a bowl of cereal with delicious milk, my puppy, so so many hugs, and a soft bed with fluffy pillows and soft blankets, yet my heart is still grieving for the place that was home for a time. I'm sad for the absence of my precious 5th grade class, friends that became family and the beautiful place that has captured my heart, Kenya. But there is one thing that has remained the same in the midst of my sickness, so many changes, and unknowns, My God. I love that from the very beginning of this journey and even as I recover from my sickness that has brought me back to California, I have been able to do one thing continuously. I've been able to do it with my Kenyan family and my precious family in the US, and together no matter where I lay my head at night, we can still together...

Psalm 92:2

" To proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness and night."

"I remember my afflictions... and my soul is downcast within me... Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have HOPE... Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail... They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness."

-Lamentations

Super Bowl 2010

Hi Everyone... As you all know, as American tradation shall have it, you all engaged in a fun filled day of lounging around, watching one of the best sports ever, hanging out and enjoying LOTS OF FOOD (especially if you were at my house :)... but I am living it up in Kenya and missed out on this fabulous tradition, but I wasn't far. Thanks family for including me in your day!!!

Boy, do I miss Mexican food!!! It was perfect!

My favorite Funfetti Cupcakes of course!

Hi Mom and Dad! I miss your cooking Mommy!!! I thought about it all day.

Cute guys...thanks sis. Don't worry, I am coming home soon. You won't have to make Paper Cassie's anymore.

Oh Fran... You wish I was cheering for you :)

I know Mak, Brothers.... Don't worry I understand. My brother is probably encouraging your brother in the background...

Some of my favs...Jay and Keri :)

I even got to hang out with my sister's stupid cat... but no worries, once I get home Hunter will take him in no time :) Don't deny it Sister, you know it's true :)

"Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you."

Psalm 63:3

Safe.

I'm heading down to the hospital again here soon, and over and over God is reminding me...

I've been trying to get your attention...

My loving kindness is Everlasting and it Never fails!

"Have you heard of the One who can calm the raging seas

Give sight to the blind, pull the lame up to their feet?

With a love so strong and never let you go, you're not alone.

You will be safe in His arms,

You will be safe in His arms.

Cause the hands that hold the world, are holding your heart.

This is the promise He made,

He will be with You always.

When everything is falling apart,

You will be safe in His arms.

These are the hands that built the mountains, the hands that calm the seas.

These are the arms that hold the heavens, they are holding you and me.

These are hands that healed the leper, pulled the lame up to their feet.

These are the arms that were nailed to a cross to break our chains and set us free"

He is holding me in his arms. Thank you for your continual prayers.

Love you.

Sack Lunches...

Right before I went down for the count with what is supposedly now Typhoid, I was able to take a group of kids off campus on our Outreach Day to visit our Precious Veggie Ladies and surprise and Bless them in Jesus Name with a sack lunch... The kids and I were able to make lunches that included hamburgers, cookies, an apple, and a soda. The kids made them cards too! The helped with all of it! So much fun!!!

Making Cookies and Burgers!

Ben is in my class :) He wanted to help with the little kids :)

Delivery Time...

The women were so excited, they sang and danced for us of course!!!

This is also where I get all my vegetables and fruit...

Theresa is my favorite veggie lady. She is such a joy and an encouragement to my heart. Whenever I go to see her she gives me bananas :)

My Kenyan Bug...

Dear Family,
I am happy to report that I am able to sit up in bed after 7 days and am so excited to finally greet you all. I now have a new understanding of the “body of Christ” that we are called to be part of. Thank you for being that for me. Thank you for your outpouring of love and prayer in my behalf and surrendering me to the mighty and healing hand of Jesus. Your emails, messages, and phone calls have been just opportunity after opportunity to witness the Body of Christ in action.
During this time of my random “Kenyan Bug”, (that I hope to never have to experience ever again), God has done a huge work on my body and heart. While it is so hard to become sick in a place that is not “home”, and brought to the place I fear the most, “the dreaded hospital”, God continually has brought my heart back to a place of perfect peace, and when I thought I did not have what I needed to get through another moment, He once again was always enough.
I have never felt so loved and encouraged by both you and my Lord. So many precious people here with me in Kenya have spoken truth into me and have been a huge comfort as well. They have prayed with me and have done an excellent job playing “mom”. I could not be more thankful for all of you in America and right here in Kenya with me. (And I got to talk to my mom every day since last Thursday too!)
Sitting and being silent at Jesus’ feet (because I had no other choice at first :) ) has been a crucial time for me here in Kenya. Through his compassion and mercy I have truly known the presence of my Almighty God. I certainly wish I could have done this without the sick part of it, but this time has brought continued hope and complete certainty that Kenya is home for me for a while longer. God has remained so good to me. I was reminded right before I fell prey to this evil “Kenyan bug” that I can truly say, God has been faithful to keep every promise he has made to me before leaving America and even now.

My friend here at RVA, shared a passage of scripture with me the other night…be encouraged, we serve a Good God!

“I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord” “O Lord, save me!” The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple-hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the land of the living. How can I repay the Lord for ALL his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. O Lord, truly I am your servant; you have freed me from my chains. Praise the Lord!”- Psalm 116



Much Love,
Cassie
Psalm 92:2