2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
A few days ago I received an encouraging word from our dear friend Mary Ellen Bouren who is working in Qatar. She has been a tremendous source of blessing to our troops and workers from other nations who are serving there. Her recent update was especially poignant for this season of remembering those who have served. Let me share a portion of her message:
Memorial Day is the day set aside when we take time to remember all of our Fallen Warriors, who made the ultimate sacrifice. I would like to dedicate the remaining portion of this update to my friend, Becky Mizener, her husband Jim, and their family. On January 7, 2004 the Mizener family received the devastating news that their young son, with a family, and a soldier in the US Army, had been killed in action outside Baghdad, Iraq. Through this dark period of time, God lifted Becky and gave her the strength to focus on a mission that would honor their son, Jesse. The family has taken this tragedy and poured their lives into the lives of hundreds of other soldiers. God has opened many doors for Becky to speak, visit the White House, spend time with President George W. Bush, participate in the Gold Star Moms, and many other adventures. Becky started an organization called “Packed With Pride.” She sends supplies, goodies, toys, etc., to the troops. Our son, Kevin, has been the recipient of some of her “care packages.” He even shared one with me after I arrived in Qatar :) This lady inspires me every time I think about her. Please take some time and visit her website to “feel” the heart of this amazing woman. You will be blessed! Thank you, Becky, and family for ALL you do and for such a BIG heart toward our troops!!!!!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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