Delwyn and Arielle Griffith Seeking to Know Him and Make Him Known Total Abandon
Craig and I made it home safe and had a great trip together!
One hot muggy afternoon in Dakar, with sweat rolling down our foreheads, Craig and I sat with a fellow missionary and a local pastor. This pastor shared from his heart, while the missionary translated, about what God was doing in his life, in his Church, and in Senegal. His story began with
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Greetings from Senegal!
The man in the middle is who the story is about.
Greetings from Senegal! My friend Craig and I arrived in Senegal a week ago. There has been a whirlwind of activity every day since arriving. Although many stories could be told, there is one in particular that I want to share with you.
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Next Update from: Senegal
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Tonight the smell of chocolate chip cookies filled my nostrils. What a delightful aroma that caused me to crave one of the cookies coming out of the oven. It reminded me of the passage in 2 Corinthians that says,
Camping
The family who went camping!
Last weekend we enjoyed a camping trip with family.
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Prayer Requests
Del
We covet your prayers! In regards to Del’s two week Senegal visit at the end of August you can be praying in the following ways:
-Opportunities to connect with and begin relationships with African brothers and sisters in Christ
-A glimpse beyond the differences that sometimes overshadow the many similarities that exist
-Health
-Safety
-Humility
-Opportunities to let my passion for people shine through
-An excitement to be a part of what God is doing in West Africa
-Wisdom and direction for a friend who is praying and thinking about going to Senegal with Del.
Senegal Visit
Del and Ezra
After a great deal of prayer, thought, many conversations, and wise council we decided to have Del visit Senegal for a two week trip at the end of August. Our main objectives are to see what life might possibly be like, visit missionaries, visit local church leaders, and gain a vision for what God is doing in West Africa and how we might fit into it.
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Five Years!!!
Five years ago on July 8th, 2006 I married my high school sweetheart. When we first met my freshman year of high school, I thought to my self, “She is way out of my league.”
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Yosemite
Our little family at Yosemite
God’s creation is truly amazing! We were struck with the amazing views of Yosemite and the creativeness of God in the Giant Sequoias.
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Father’s Day Relfections
Del and Ezra on Father's Day
Growing up I never understood the love that a father has for his kids. Now that I have a 15 month old little boy and another baby on the way, I’m only beginning to understand this love. It is a crazy love that is hard to express in words.
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Slippers
Ezra wearing Del's slippers
Ezra found my (Del) slippers on the floor and began trying to figure out how to place them on his little feet. I could see the gears turning in his little mind, “Now, how do I put these big things on my feet.” He continued struggling with the big slippers until finally, with a huge grin and much excitement, he managed to slide the slippers onto his little feet. When he stood up, oh the joy that was written all over his face! He figured out how to wear slippers like dad!!!
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