It's a bird, It's a plane...

No! It's Super George!!

That's how we felt this weekend, as we spent time with one of our biggest superheroes in life, George Achibra from Ghana. George is the "man behind it all", who spends day after day on Lake Volta, rescuing children from the horrific life of slavery.

I have never met anyone like him. He has truly been chosen by the Lord to do GREAT and NECESSARY work, and he does it with all of his heart and soul, giving all glory and all credit to God.

To have this great man in our own city, was surreal. Every time I saw him, I just kept thinking "George is really HERE!" And, every time I saw him, I was greeted with the same huge grin and cheerful hug. I love this man!

This was his first trip to the United States, and he has had a busy few days for sure. We were honored to join our friends, the Grieges, in their beautiful home, as we hosted a meet-and-greet for George and the Touch a Life staff in an evening together with friends. (You might recognize the Griege family from Charlie's Bike-a-Thon for His Chase!! He's another superhero!)

The Grieges planned every detail and did such a great job of welcoming George to the US. I was so glad that so many of YOU could be there, and it means the world to Mark and me to share this sweet friend of ours with you, as well as all the people at Touch a Life who we love so much.

After our fun party, we also got to worship with George at church the next morning, as well as listen to him share his ministry and calling with everyone there. Every time he speaks, I am so moved by his heart. He shares of his passion and love for these kids, and how much we must come together as ONE family on behalf of those who are "voiceless". Amen, Super George!

By far, my favorite moment of the entire weekend was when my girls got to meet him. As my friend Amy said, all we could think of was Jesus as we watched him. "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to children like these!"

Every child was scooped up.

Every child was joyfully greeted.

Every child was loved from his heart.

Every single child who came to greet George was lifted up immediately to his face, and with a huge smile, and laughing the whole time, George would greet them and tell them how wonderful it was to see them.

His heart just overflows with love for kids. And, I know my girls' love was pouring out right back at him. They were so excited to meet the George they had heard so much about! It was a precious gift and a day none of us will ever forget.

We continue to pray for God's power to be shown in the life of George Achibra, as he continues to fight for justice and for freedom for the trafficked children. We pray that as George spends his life on behalf of the hungry and satisfies the needs of the oppressed, the Lord will guide Him always, satisfying his needs and strengthening his frame...that George may be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:10-12

We love you George! You're forever our hero!