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Preparing our Hearts

As I wrapped up school before break and finished all the Christmas shopping and baking, I've had some time the past few days to really focus on praying for our upcoming trip to Casa Bernabé.

We will be completing a team devotional each day and had some pre-trip readings to do.  The book had us journal our anxieties and fears in a prayer to God.  I didn't think I was that worried until I started writing, and the words kept pouring out.


We hope you will join us in praying for the following (and anything else God puts on your heart!):

  • Health - lots of viruses going around and in the back of my mind I always wonder how the bug bite situation will be for me
  • Humility - I like control; that's no secret.  I desire to surrender everything to the Lord and submit to His will, but sometimes my selfishness gets in the way.  I want to do things my way on my time.  Please pray that my heart will be humbled in challenging ways to grow in my dependence on Him. (Kara)
  • Travel Mercies!
  • Connections with the children and houseparents
  • God to be glorified through everything we do this coming week!  It is only through his love and grace that we have this opportunity and we hope to serve Him and accomplish His will!
We will be meeting at the church at 1:30am on December 27th and should arrive at Casa Bernabé around 4 or 5pm.  We have 33 team members this year!!!  



Thank you for your prayers and your financial contributions to this mission trip.  Our family is fully funded by your generous giving and our team raised over $87,000 to cover travel expenses, housing, meals, projects, NYE party, and whatever else God has planned for us!!  We also filled 9 carry-ons and 17 full-sized bags of luggage with donations of new jeans for each child in their size, new bath towels for everyone on campus, 1000s of black socks (needed for school uniforms), team supplies, and so much more!  Such a tremendous blessing!


  

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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM

    I look forward to reading updates while you’re there. (Also very much enjoy the pictures you share) have a wonderful trip!

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    1. Kara CoddingtonDecember 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM

      Thank you! Would you mind letting me know who you are? It's fun to know who's following along :)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM

    I will anxiously wait for your postings to see what you’ve been doing and the direction God has pointed you to. I’m anxious for you to meet up with your friend, can you imagine how excited she is! God’s blessings upon all of you. Linda Goraj

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  3. AnonymousDecember 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM

    Can’t wait to hear more! Lisa

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