The one thing that can be counted on in an emergency is a constantly changing flow of information!
I spoke to Tristan and Angie at length about an hour and a half ago and hopefully have gotten the answers to many of the questions you may have.
They thank EVERYONE so much for your kind blessing of prayer. This has made such an impact on them as they collect their thoughts and plan their next steps.
~ The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
They also thank everyone for their kind concern for their physical needs, including clothing, furniture etc. in addition to gift cards and financial benevolence. They are overwhelmed by the love of the body and how everyone has met their needs abundantly and beyond anything they could ask. Tristan and Angie want all of you to know that they know that the Lord has worked through his children and they appreciate every one of you.
The Greenwalts are in no further need of any material or financial assistance at this time. However, as we consider the situation in Ukraine, if you feel that the Lord is leading you to contribute somehow financially, please consider a donation to the HIS Kids Ministry through Community Bible Church. This is the ministry that provides orphan care in Ukraine and that Dr. Greenwalt volunteers for (see picture). It is well established with an orphanage, foster homes and even an adoption component.
~But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Philippians 4:18
Correction – They are actually not borrowing a house at this time, although they had several offers. They have elected to remain with Tristan’s mom while they look for a furnished rental that will accommodate their family. The insurance company will be covering this expense fully for a year, so they will not have out of pocket expenses for this, for which they are very thankful.
The kids are taken care of, distributed between family and friends when not directly with Tristan and Angie.
There will be a meal schedule put up sometime after next week. Their immediate meal situation is taken care of and they are not in need of any more gift cards etc.
Below is Tristan’s post from Facebook from this morning that he has given me permission to share ~
Thank you to everyone who is praying for our family. We covet those prayers as we have had an eventful day of sifting through charred, smokey, wet “stuff” to find a corner of a picture, or a sliver of a necklace, or a piece of a shoe, while trying not to fall through the floor or get cut up by hanging metal shards. All while giving thanks to God for only having to bury our dog and not our child or children. We realize the important things are the little feet that run down the halls that no longer exist and the little fingers that smudge the refrigerator now sitting crumpled and burned under the collapsed ceiling. Thank you Lord for your mercy to our family….
