"I told you a long time ago that we'd support you every month you're in ministry. I still mean it." Jim and Debbie have been supporting me monthly since 1996. That's a whole lot of checks. That's a whole lot of money. That's a whole lot of love.

And even though I'm not in active ministry right now, they are continuing their support of Thrive (my ministry in Africa).

My eyes filled with tears when he spoke those words to me at lunch today. And they're filling again now as I write about it.

I get overwhelmed when I look around and see all the people who are standing with me in my corner. I am so, so grateful.

Thank you. All of you.