So if I can be completely transparent with y’all… Sometimes I don’t like to post all the stuff that we “do” down here. I’ll explain that better in a minute. I guess I’ve just always been kind of a more private person in regards to that. Though we love everyone’s support and encouragement, I definitely don’t deserve the credit or glory for what we’re doing. If you know me personally, you know that I can be cynical, and sometimes I say some real mean comments (most the time out of ‘humor’, but also sometimes just because I really just am a jerk.) However, I am thankful for 2 Corinthians 5:17 that states “therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation! The old has passed, the new has come!” I’ve definitely had some not-so-admirable moments in my life with the things I’ve said to people and ways I have acted. Although I am still a turd most of the times, I am thankful that I am not who I once was!!
So about posting all the things we “do”… We do what we do because God has radically provided for us. We do what we do because we have generous sponsors who love us and give in abundance so that we are able to live here. To God be the glory for what we do, not Whitney or Bryan. We are able to serve and to give of ourselves out of the fullness of life that God has placed in us. Today’s post, I want to thank one of our supporters who really truly “Gets It”. She and her family also have such a huge heart for Guatemala and also give much of their time, money, and selves to serve here… and they also do not want the recognition or glory for what they’ve done, they just give out of the overflow of their hearts.
Alicia Yong.. I’m so thankful we met you in January. We instantly clicked, and I knew we’d always be connected by our bond here, but it’s went so much deeper than that!! Our home is always open to you (and Junior! And Jay and Aubrey and whoever else you want to send down!) You not only support us, but you buy our t-shirts in giant sized bulk orders, and even search all of LA and California for ostrich jerky (which I’m still not sure where Bryan ever heard of such a thing) We love you all and your girls and your hearts for Hope of Life.
For the past several weeks, we have been buying new shoes and hygiene supplies for the mommas and children in the hospital who need it. On Sunday, we brought in a 9 year old girl named Blanca Luz who recently lost her parents and literally had NOTHING. She is also taking care of her 2 year old sister Iris for now while her grandma is at another hospital with her sister Rosita who is critically ill. Blanca Luz cries for her mommy every day, and has several times asked me if I am able to stay with her. I had an opportunity to talk to her about Jesus and how she can pray for comfort… but really, what is comfort to a 9 year old girl who has lost almost everything? I asked her if she’d like a stuffed animal that she could hold on to when she’s sad, and she said she would love that. She also desperately needed new clothes and shoes, as well as a hair brush and hair detangling cream. We were able to buy those things because of generous donors like you.
My prayer is that we live life open-handed down here. When people give to us, that we are able to stretch that and give to others. If you would like to give like Alicia’s family, there are several ways to do that:
- Buy our t-shirt! Preorder deadline is SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th!
Purchasing a Send The Saultons shirt allows us to travel back to the US for Christmas!
T-shirts are $20, add $3 for shipping.
Preorder deadline is November 6, 2016. You will receive the t-shirts by the end of December, just in time for Christmas!
Sizes Youth Medium – 3XL available.
Email whitney7788@gmail.com with your name, address, and size.
Paypal whitney7788@gmail.com your amount via “send money to friends and family.” We will deliver to Lifepoint, FBCK, and Hope of Life. If purchasing and shipping more than one shirt, only pay shipping fee once. - youcaring.com/sendthesaultons is the best way to give as it deposits directly into our account. We are wanting to purchase Christmas presents for the rescued mom and children at the hospital, if you’d like to support this, you can donate here!
- If you need a tax deductible donation, do so through hopeoflifeintl.org/donate . You **MUST** add “The Saultons” in the comment field at checkout to ensure your money is directed to our ministry.
We’re thankful for Alicia and family, and we’re thankful for you too.
You all are so loved.
-Whit
PS: Junior, I still have your sock!
