FAMILY

The word family brings up a very diverse set of reactions from people.
For some it speaks of love and comfort. For others it bring memories of pain and abandonment. Still others it brings grief or a feeling of loss.

I have to say that I have been blessed by an amazing family and I would like you to meet several of them.
These are two of my sisters Nevine (Egypt) and Louisa (Mali).

 
Here are two of my brothers Theiri (Togo) and Joel (Ivory Coast).

 
You see, I belong to a family that extends far beyond my blood ties.

In March I had the privilege of meeting with 50 family members that I had never met before.
They came from almost every continent and colour. We came together in Senegal Africa for a King's Kids meeting. The group ranged from the founder of King's Kids, Dale Kauffman, to several that had barely heard of KK's and had no real involvement (yet :) 

What I love so much about YWAM is that we truly are a global family. It doesn't matter where you go, you find people that you can connect with in a very deep heart level. After spending six days with group I can say that I have a true love for many that I have just met.
God used this family to remind me that though my island is small, we are part of a very large global family and support system. God has also challenged me to improve in my communication skills so that I can support my family members in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North & South America through the amazing technology that we have access to. 

"Family like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one."