Robert’s birthday ~ May 18th

In memory of Robert’s goodness, I’d like to tell a story about his Mother, Marge Borom. She asked me last night to help her write a testimony to share as she leaves for a missions trip to Ghana, West Africa.

Here is what I wrote in her voice:
There's a saying that "When the Lord closes a door, He opens a window." The missions trip to Ghana was an open window for me. A breath of fresh air.

After six draining years of caring for my mother, brother and husband Gilbert, I found myself unsure of the future. My mother and brother both battled cancer and Gilbert suffered failing health for years. I became their nurse and primary caregiver until their deaths. It consumed me. After all, the squeeky wheel gets the oil and their health problems squeeked quite loudly. After Gilbert died, I found myself completely drained.

The Lord knew I needed a season to laugh, rest and recuperate. A lot of fun things came into my life. Things that weren't squeeky, just enjoyable: square dancing, Red Hat friendships, a cruise to the Caribbean, reading, reading, reading, and volunteer work at the hospital.

But a person as young and feisty as me can only put their feet up so long! I began to ask myself, "What now? What do I do with the rest of my life?" The Lord heard my question and answered by opening a window: Ghana

I have no idea what it will be like to serve for a few days in Africa but I am used to caregiving. I am rested and ready to go. I feel a burden to be of some useful purpose for the Lord. I pray that on this trip I will touch many lives for Christ. After all, Jesus is the greatest Caregiver of all. I am thankful He opened a window of service for me to continue in His footsteps of caregiving.

Mom ~ Robert would be absolutely thrilled that you are launching an African adventure to share the Grand Story. Thrilled! We are so thankful and proud of you.