Greetings friends and family!
It’s August!!
How is it possible that the months are flying by so quickly?!? When we
last wrote, I (Becky) had arrived in Texas to get a barrel shipment together
while Tom kept things humming along in Sierra Leone. We must say that
everything about the shipment went wonderfully!! Thanks to so many who helped stateside, and
to the Dallas shipper, as well as his companion company here in Freetown! We
will definitely do this again as needed!
In addition to our barrels, 2 others were filled with
medical supplies provided by our friends with MISSION REGAN in McKinney! We
were privileged to deliver them to the Waterloo Adventist Hospital. The staff
of WAH have treated numerous street boys over the past 6 years! What a
blessing!
Our GoSendMe Global team members were amazing as they served no less than SIX groups of folks in several areas of
ministry! The very special kiddos of Hosetta had lots of one-on-one attention
and teaching, Sankoh’s construction crew loved getting to know and working
alongside the team, 2 groups were involved in intensive Bible study, we praised
and worshipped with nationals at our church and with former street boys at the
Waterloo Ministry Center, hugged on Auntie Margaret’s kiddos, and laughed, and
cried tears of joy, and so much more!!
Precious memories were made for us all!!
The construction projects are going very well!! Much visible progress!! At Auntie Margaret’s, the water tower is up!
Electrical lines are underground encased in cement, and plumbing lines are
laid. All will be tied into the solar pumping equipment and toilet/shower
building for the home to have running water from the new well. Our thanks to
the Jefferson City West Rotary Club for pursuing the global grant on behalf of
Margaret and the kids!
Bo is preparing for his sophomore year! He’s enjoyed
his job at Dairy Queen and looks forward to fall soccer and basketball in the winter months!
Sierra Leoneans continue in wonder as rumors abound
over the upcoming presidential election set for March 7, 2018. Will it happen?
Will it be postponed yet again? It’s anyone’s guess. We do pray for a peaceful
process that will put the needs of the people in the forefront. Whether the
date holds or not, we expect to travel to Texas in late February. By then it
will be 18 months since Tom has seen his mom, our kiddos and the GRANDS.
We can never thank you enough for your prayers! WE FEEL THEM! And for those who provide financial
support, may God bless you in a special way just for us! We remain truly
humbled!
Our love to you all!
Tom and Beck
FACEBOOK: Becky Brockelman
BLOG: www.alifeonmission.blogspot.com
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