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As I passed hundreds of Tanzanians in drought stricken regions of their country who bathe, wash their clothes, and fill their containers with disease infested water from low level ponds, streams, and creeks, the politics of America never crossed my mind. My only thoughts were the overflow of thankfulness that my Lord allowed me to witness first hand His creation who could only dream of the possibility of living in the greatest country on the face of the earth.

Every day, Africans struggle to have the basic necessities of life. Water, food and shelter are daily concerns. Things like electricity, education and medical care are distant thoughts. Choice in career or any other area is a rare commodity.

I pray I will never forget the incredible blessing of being able to walk almost anywhere in the US and either turn on the tap for a fresh drink of water, or buy a bottle of clear spring water to quench my thirst. Thank you Lord.

Robin Palesano
CFO


Posted on Thu, January 13, 2011 by Robin Palesano filed under

4 comments (Add your own)

1. Ignacio wrote:
Same, please, asap. Please, dear Lord, also watch over those in the world who are deilang with the tragedies they've been faced with. Also, please watch over my little soul and that he/she is safe and I can one day hold them and that you both forgive me for everything; please watch out for my cousin Anita and her new baby and that they heal, are healthy and that everything works out for them; for my cousin Gloria that all goes well for her and she is healty and keeps faith and strength; for my friend Heather Shaw and her family and loved ones (they recently lost Heather's dad please give them peace); please help my cousin Cid to continue to recover from his injuries; for my stepgrandparents and the rest of the Backowski family; for my godfather Frank Nunez and his family for all they are deilang with right now and that they get some peace and hope after the death of Frank's wife and stepdaughter from illnesses; for the friends and family members I made while I was married to Walter Hudson, including Walter, that they all have peace, good health and happiness (and that they find peace with the passing of Aunt Jean); for my cousin Anita, her baby and oldest son and family; for my friend Kristy who is deilang with cancer and heart issues and stressful home situations please let her get closer to you and please heal her so she can continue to raise and be there for her children; for my friend Kari's friend Sahar, for Gianna's sister and their families to cope and overcome and for Joanne's niece Frances Lantz Horn. Also, please watch out for my friend Betsy's daughter Skye and two sons, Dakota and Jordan. And that Betsy continues her path with you, dear Lord, and finds a way to control her anxiety and depression. And, please look after my friend Tina Jones who is deilang with some sad and scary personal issues and that she overcomes these things, stays strong and healthy and motivated, and that her children help her out and are there for her; for my friend Rhonda Riggs-White and my friend Chris Lambrechts and their families and please watch over my friend Courtney and give her strength to handle her family issues (and please look over her son and mother). Please also look after John's grandpa. And, please, dear Lord, watch out for my mom's retirement money so that it may last and last and she's able to properly take care of herself and all her bills each month (and that she may have the money for extras, like trips to visit family members who live far from her home) and that you keep her and the rest of my family safe and healthy and happy. Please also, dear Lord, allow St. Mary's School and Church to get WHATEVER monetary and volunteer relief they need (and more, please) in order for the communities of the school and church to be more than comfortable and able to keep all its charities and obligations covered.Also, dear Lord, help me to get on the path needed for me as soon as possible so I can get back on track with my career goals so I can better provide for my family and we don't have to struggle so much each month. Please allow my emails to get to the right people about my story with some positive reaction. And, please, dear Lord, bless me with the opportunity to clear my debt and start fresh with my family on our new life here away from all the horrible situations you took us from. And for John so that he continue to help provide for us, to continue to take care of his California issues, for his fidelity (and for me to know the truth of any infidelities) and for his loyalty/protectiveness for me the boys when talking to us and about us with others. For my sons, that they are all healthy, safe, good-hearted and close to you and that my children (and that they are successful in all their ventures while keeping a steady mind and good heart/morals) and that Garan can stay in St. Mary's until 8th grade like his brother Garak did, and that John and myself lose any darkness in our minds and keep us on your path, dear Lord. I love you so much, my Lord, and feel blessed in my belief in you and thankful for your blessings. Peace, love, happiness, health, safety and security for my family, friends and myself. And, please, dear Lord, I BEG you to remedy the problems I've been having with my vehicle and to let my family have our own home soon. AND, to take care of EVERYTHING I have left to deal with in California (like getting the rest of my belongings and that I get the serial number for a specific piece of propery so I may resolve all issues involving it) and allow any trips there to be SAFE, without troubles and as stress-free as possible.Please hear and answer when I agree to pray for anyone on any given day, dear Lord, and please watch over my friends and family please give everyone comfort, health, happiness and blessings, dear Lord. Please also know, hear and answer any unspoken or forgotten prayers I've not listed. And, I want to thank all of those who pray for me. God bless us all. I love you and thank you for your blessings, dear Lord, and am grateful that you are helping me to continue to resolve my issues, step by step. Amen.Addition to my prayer: Aunt Jean has passed. Please give strength to all her loved ones during this time of grief. Thank you.[]

Fri, April 20, 2012 @ 2:01 AM

2. Bianca wrote:
happy birthday again, Yena! what a biuateful shot!(kunwari Ninang ako): my prayer for Yena is to have good health and be as kind and as pretty as her mom! laging happy and smile always coz you have a very sweet and captivating smile!!

Sun, April 22, 2012 @ 10:36 PM

3. Tracy wrote:
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Sun, April 22, 2012 @ 11:36 PM

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