Faith

CURA was more than I could have ever imagined. God touched my heart in so many ways. I am going to share stories soon, I promise.

A lot has happened since I landed in the States. One of my close family friends lost their daughter in a boating accident. I found out as I logged onto my Facebook in Mexico City. I was shocked and panicked as I was out of the country and unable to speak to anyone. I was graciously blessed to use a man's phone who was sitting next to me. He asked me as I was having an emotional breakdown if there was anything he could do. I explained that a close friend had lost her daughter and I had just found out. He offered to let me use his phone and he said it was his pleasure since I had just returned from doing good deeds. I know it was God thing. I called Jeanna and she told me what was going on. Karah had been killed in a boating accident in Austin. I was a mess all the way home from that moment on. I couldn't stop thinking about Karah, what a beautiful child she had always been. So full of life, sweet and kind to everyone. She had the most beautiful spirit. She had grown up to be a wonderful wife and mother. She loved her family more than anything. She loved God and I know that she is with Jesus, sitting at the feet of the Father. It is just so difficult to see those you love hurting so much. I have such wonderful memories of the fun we had, the years of seeing her grow up and sharing her life. We will miss her but I know I will see her again and then we will celebrate and worship our Father, forever in eternity!

Needless to say, the flight home from Brazil was long and I was already exhausted from the week of CURA. I arrived home and immediately headed to Midland to see the Northcutt family. Tears just continued to flow as we mourned the loss of Karah. Her memorial service was beautiful and a special celebration of her life. She blessed so many lives. I cry tears of joy for Karah but tears of sorrow for our loss, especially for her family. They will grieve for a long time to come. It hurts to see them broken hearted. I pray that God, as only He can will comfort them in this time. He is the only source of strength in times like these.

I also found that as I opened my suitcases, mine and Robyn's computers had been stolen. I should have known better than to put it in my suitcase, but I did and can't change that now. I am not concerned about the computer but more than that, I have been writing my story for about 8 months and the rough draft was only saved on my computer and nowhere else. I know, I know....I should have backed it up somewhere but I didn't even think about it. I just pray that who ever has my computer will be touched by the spirit of God, maybe they will read my story and find Jesus. My prayer is that God will bring the words back to me as I start over!

I'm exhausted physically, mentally and extremely drained emotionally. Just the experience of CURA is an emotional journey. I am going to start to share the CURA stories in the next few days. I am so anxious to tell all of the great things God has done but I need rest. I'm praying that God will give me rest and that He will renew my strength. The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy and especially after an experience like CURA where God has been glorified, the enemy is hot on my tail. He's been after me for years and I'm not afraid! I claim that no weapon formed against me shall prosper! Satan has no power in my life, not today or ever! God WINS!!!!!!

God bless!

Shirl