She had asked this question nearly every time I called to report the latest Smith family bomb and one would think that by now I would have been ready with the “right” answer. Alas, I am but a forgetful sheep. After she listened to me, cried with me and reminded me that she loved me she asked… “Have you given thanks?”
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As we made our way to China, we were all nervous and excited… and we couldn’t help but wonder constantly, what must be going through her mind? What was she thinking that morning? She had to know that something was different.
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As I walked through a recent season of significant pain, Abby Mandella was someone who consistently entered in with me. Even when it meant opening herself to greater pain, she pressed in. THAT is what love looks like, and it also looks a lot like Jesus. I need people in my life who show me what it looks like to truly savor and truly mourn. I am grateful for Abby’s reminder of the kind of woman I want to be. I pray it gives you courage as well. – Dana Smith, Women’s Equipping Coordinator Do I...
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