Donette--Scotland '07

June 29, 2007

Dear Louie & Peggy,

It has been quite an emotional experience helping Lindsay prepare to go on RS this summer. Floods of memories! Memories of my own adventure as a teen in 1983, the years Carl & I were on staff with Reign & now, the joy of having our child go. A heavy dose of emotion & nostalgia.

Lindsay didn’t apply to go until May. We were concerned how support raising would go with such a tight time frame. What a faith journey! In roughly 2 weeks the majority of the money was raised – to God be the glory! I so remember how most RS work for months at support raising & I rejoice at God’s extravagant intervention on Lindsay’s behalf. Grace! Louie - do you remember Jane from WA – one of our staff gals in 1992? Here’s an except from a letter she sent Linds - : In considering how much to contribute financially, for some reason memories of my own fund raising popped into my head & the number that jumped out at me was that dreadful number that still stared at me come deadline time. For some reason, that last $??? just loomed so large. So …I would like to joyfully give you the requested $100, plus $??? more because I’ve been there & know that the money always comes from unexpected places.” This was so unexpected – so beyond anything we dare ask, think, dream or hope!

Lindsay is so ready for the challenge of RS & so eager to grow deeper & richer in her spiritual walk. I treasure that God is allowing her her own RS experience. I’m thrilled RS is still standing strong after 25 years & God’s abundant favor is still upon it. I’m sure achieving the millstone of 25 years hasn’t been without struggles & trials & I just want to say again from my heart thank you! Thank you for your work, your sacrifices, your perseverance, your vision, your love. Our lives have been deeply touched & now the immense joy of seeing our daughter gifted with the same RS opportunity – its way more than a dream come true! It will always be one of the most precious and meaningful highlights of our lives.

... You have left your signature touch on RS & my life for always.

Donette