A Motivation

***UPDATE - Below is the second post we made to this blog. I am bumping this to the top for a simple reminder. Right now we are seeing record snowfall and cold temps. As a reminder of what "extreme" is, Europe has faced even colder temps and more snow. To put this in perspective, please watch the video below again - as before, note the hardships these streetkids are facing. And then add to that the weather conditions they are facing. As with children in areas that suffered natural disasters, these children need our prayers and our help.***

A few weeks ago, we ate dinner with a family who are missionaries to St. Petersburg, Russia. They have a calling for orphans and have worked with a few orphanages in the city's metro area. We were given a video and told that it was powerful. We were also cautioned on how graphic it was. We took it home and watched it. This video is an emotional stab in the heart. I told Brooke if there was ever a motivation this was it. I also said if anyone ever questions us as to our purpose or motivation, let them watch this video. I highly encourage you to watch this video with an open but guarded heart. This is happening. And all over the world. But in this case, this happens in a region where hope either is eroding or non-existent for many. This video takes place in Moscow, Russia but could be anywhere in the former Soviet republics - anywhere in the world for that matter. It is our desire to bring hope to the hopeless - a simple message. God is hope.

DISCLAIMER - This is subtitled. And there is language as well. Do not watch around your children. So please watch this and tell others of this as well.