Happy Holidays from Swaziland! It has been so nice to have my parents here with us for the past few weeks. They have been enjoying little Emi as she is already growing and changing so fast. Marius and I always try and keep talk of money out of our blog, but we find ourselves needing to mention our present situation. We are facing some pretty serious financial challenges right now. We have lost about 20% of our support due to some of our supporters having financial troubles, the exchange rate has taken another 28% cut as the Dollar has become weaker here, and our medical insurance just TRIPLED this month due to the addition of our daughter. Some pretty serious changes! We have been trying to make up the difference from other sources, but those are now depleted and we need to get the word out that we could use some help.
Several of you who are reading this send us monthly support FAITHFULLY every month and we would literally not be able to do what we do here without that consistent support. THANK YOU! Others of you might not know that we don’t get paid by the organization we’re with – rather, we raise support, which means that individuals send a monthly amount or make a one time donation into our AIM account.
So, if you or someone you might want to share this need with have an opportunity to make a year-end donation, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Or, if you want to give a monthly amount and become part of our support team, then you can do that from this site. No gift is too small. All you need to do is go to www.jodiandmarius.com . Click on “Support Marius and Jodi” on the left menu and follow the online instructions. When it asks for Program, click on “Unknown” because there isn’t a special field for us. Of course all donations are tax-deductible, and if you don’t give online, there is also a tab to click on for the address to send a check. Thanks so much for reading our blog and caring about what we’re doing here in Swaziland. We know that we are supposed to be here and we are making a difference with your help. Please pray with us that we will make up this deficit soon and be able to continue our work here. Thank you so much.
Lots of love from Marius, Jodi, and Baby Emi
thanks – praying.
The Lord is a step ahead of you. Our check was ready to go yesterday but overlooked by our mailman. It should go out today. May continued blessings go to you and the people of Swaziland.
Merry Christmas.
Gerald and Mary Jane Reid
Hey Marius and Jodi! Just sent a small donation. Hopefully I will be able to continue suppporting your efforts out there. My best wishes to you and your family. Especially little Emi. Stay strong.
Moe
Hi Kids
I have a couple of folks I’m going to approach about a year end donation, I’ll do the best I can.
Emi is a dream girl!
Much Love
Quido
Dear Deetlefs,
We are thrilled you guys are having such a great time with grandma and grandpa! We are enjoying taking care of your sister, Savannah.
We will definitely pray that God will open up the floodgates of heaven and bless you guys with the finances you need. He is faithful to do just that!
We love you guys and wish you both a merry Christmas!
Chris and Becky Ridler
I’ll be praying to the Lord for your financial needs. Give Emi hugs.
Dee
I sent money into your AIM organization for you after your father’s e-mail. Love, Jill
love you and praying God’s continued faithfulness will provide you peace.
Jodi, we’re so excited to join with you and Marius in what the Lord is doing through you. Jess and I thought of you and Mama Cheryl and Johnny last week when we visited SharpTop – we have many fond memories of your family! Blessings from New York….Jess and Corey
Jodi, Thank you for sharing your needs.
It’s almost Christmas, the day people in the dark found the hope and miracle. You are in our prayer always and have faith in God that He is in control of all things as He called you to be there! We love to give a gift soon.