Hi friends and moms,
So yesterday (actually today in USA) I celebrated my 28th Birthday.
I was sure I was going to wake up sad, you know missing friends and family. Instead I was surprised to wake up excited with an unexplained joy. Not because its my birthday, but because of where I was. God has gone above and beyond all that I have asked for in my life. Not to sound too cheesy but I was so blessed, humbled and grateful to God that on my birthday, I was here, in Papua New Guinea. Doing what I know He’s designed for me to do.
I love reading in my journal from a year ago, where I was, what I was praying about and such. Seeing all my prayers answered and finally being here, where generation have gone before me and now I get to following in the footsteps, but also tred new ones of my own.
There is a deep satisfaction that I feel here, not because I’m perfect (just look at my house or read my journal), not because its perfect here, believe me. But because I know that I’m doing what I’m suppose to for His Glory.
Every year I ask God for something on my birthday, this year I asked Him for more of His Holy Spirit in my life. I want to go deeper, stronger, and emptier (is that a word?) than I’ve ever been.
Paul took me to 4 diffrent beaches for my birthday, it was so special to play with my boys, in this lush, rugged land. I love it.
Thank you Jesus for a great Birthday! He is so faithful, His joy is my strength.
Carina, i am so mad at myself for missing your b-day. I have a package I have been meaning to send and every time I want to go to the post office on of the kids falls asleep. No excuse I know, but it will be there soon. Love you friend. Keep the stories coming, we are so blessed by what God is doing through you and Paul.
Love-Cyndi
Hello and Happy Birthday!
I prayed for you and that you would have a Special Day! You indeed are a gift to all who know you!
Thank you for making a difference in the world around you…where ever you are.
Love you, Lori
Carina,
Happy Belated Birthday!
I cannot tell you how much you encourage my faith. To see your obedience and love for the Lord in action. To see you walking in your calling and purpose and to hear God’s faithfulness through it all. Thank you. Thank you for who you are in my daughters life. God has truly used you to reach into the heart of Kayla. Trust me, that was a task. There was a lot to get through. I will be eternally grateful that God has brought you into our lives. May God continue to lift you up and hide you in the shadow of His wings. May He continue to strengthen you as a wife, mother, and friend to so many.
We love you Carina and miss you dearly!
Send our love to your precious boys and family!
Carina,
Happy Birthday girl!! Hey - our church council just voted to start supporting your family! We are so excited! The church council loves you guys and are so impressed with what God is doing through you. We love you too and think about you often! Love from Kansas! Jannie
Happy Belated birthday my sweet friend. I love hearing that you are truly thriving in the place where he has put you. Truly you have taken the ground where your feet are planted. I love it. I pray this new year will be overwhelmingly wonderful and you will go farther, deeper and higher than you ever imagined.
I love you my friend.
Heather
Carina,
I don’t know if you remember me or not. I had the honor of serving under you and Paul at Cornerstone in the high school youth group while I attended LIFE. I recently openned up my old email account to find The Greer Family News Letter from PNG! I couldn’t believe it!!! I practically fell out of my chair in joy and excitement. I remembered you guys talking about wanting to go when the boys were old enough and now you’re there!!! Well, I’ve read EVERY news letter and EVERY blog! I can’t tell you what an inspiration you are to me, Carina! You are living out what I hope will someday be my future. And I can’t tell you how awesome it is to read about the reality of it all through your blogs. I will continue to pray for you, Paul, Mason, Ezra, the Bible school, and every person you come across in PNG. They just can’t keep you Greer people out of there! : ) God is SO faithful!!!!!!
Love,
Kristin (De Santos) Fisher
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR FRIEND! I sent you a little love note from camp - you guys were such an incredible part of the week, which speaks of the impact you made… that you CONTINUE to make it from thousands of miles away.
so 1) i miss you 2) is mason really wearing hot orange crocks? 3) i really miss you.