Happy Post-Thanksgiving, Merry Post-Christmas, and Happy New Years!
I just realized how slack I've been at keeping up with my blogs. Time just flies by and before you know it, it's 2014 and I've not blogged in 2 months!
I'll keep it short, because there are much more important fish to fry this go 'round, but I wanted to give you and update on where I'm at.
December 31st, 2013 was my last official day working for Adventures In Missions (at least for now, unless God says otherwise somewhere down the road). It's been an incredible year and a half living in Gainesville and working there, but I feel in my heart, it's time for me to step away and pursue other avenues.
I will still be traveling to Cuba in February with Church to Church though, as we had to postpone our trip from December to February due to a couple things. I'm super excited about that!
I WILL still be living in Gainesville, working at the Southern Smoq BBQ until the Lord moves me elsewhere (not anytime soon). I've got some things in the works, but I'll have to give you an update on down the line. Please pray for me as I navigate what's next.
(Me a few weeks back in California while visiting some supporters.)
THANK YOU so much for everybody who has donated to me this past couple years and helped keep me fat-n-happy (fed and a roof over my head)! I couldn't have done it without you! My heart has been blessed and I appreciate each of you.
If you'd like to chat more and get more details, please feel free to call or email me! I still wanna hear from you and hear how you're doing!
That's enough about me… However, I DESPERATELY NEED YOU to read this next part. Somebody dear to my heart and our community in Gainesville is in dire need. I'd ask you to pray about supporting her, but I don't think it's a matter of "I need to pray about this." We just need to jump in wherever and however we can. I know they'd surely appreciate it! PLEASE don't assume somebody else will give. We all need to do our part on this one.
One of my best friends, Colby, wrote this below… PLEASE READ!
(Kathy, Mark, and Connie Lucas)
"You know those people that light up your life?
Yeah, this blog is about one of those people.
She's a sweet, caring, kindhearted, gentle, loving, wise, Spirit-filled woman of God that means the world to me – and a ton of other people.
I met her one beautiful fall morning as her family was moving in. This beautiful stranger instantly touched my heart. She made sure I was taken care of, and I came to take care of them!
When I needed someone to listen, she listened.
When I needed someone to encourage me, she encouraged me.
When I needed some loving correction, she did that too.
She has freely given her life away in the abundant love of Jesus,
and now she needs us to do the same.
Kathy Lucas, loving wife of Mark, has stage 4 lung cancer.
She has beat cancer before, and will beat it again – with your help!
If you support me financially, I'm kindly asking you to set it aside for Kathy instead.
Of course I want you to pray and encourage her, but I'm asking you to donate.
I have decided to rally the troops (you) to help send Kathy to Germany for the treatment she needs.
Kathy & Mark need $50,000 to do this, but I have dedicated myself to raising at least $2,000.
(Kathy Lucas, one of the sweetest ladies you'll ever know!)
Would you please help?
Kathy means the world to me – literally.
Click the link to donate now –> www.youcaring.com/kathylucas
And SHARE this blog or the link above on your social networks to help us get the word out."
Thanks for all you do/have done!
Love y'all,
Dusty
