Sharing My Vision

This may not look like a lot of protein to you and me, but this is enough to feed 360 malnourished children. Wow! I'm excited to be sending my first shipment of protein to Jinja Town, Uganda, East Africa in May. Let me explain how this all came about...

After reconnecting on Facebook with a club volleyball teammate from high school, I noticed that she and her family were moving to Africa in January 2015 so I began to pray for them. For months, without them knowing, I was covering their family in prayer for God to use them in a mighty way in Africa. All the while, not knowing that God was working on my heart as well.

On Jan 19th, I started reading Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge from Mark Batterson. This is a follow-up book to The Circle Maker, which I highly recommend. On Jan 28th, two days before my friend and her family left for Africa, God gave me an amazing idea. I call it a God-Idea because it was way beyond anything that I could have come up with on my own, and the logistics of it were only something that He could orchestrate. 

My God-Idea was to get Arbonne's protein to the children in orphanages in Africa. So, there I sat with this crazy, awesome idea from God and only two days to talk to my friend about it. Well, do you ever notice that when you have an awesome idea that's on a major deadline, the Devil likes to mess it up?! My friend and I tried to connect by phone multiple times those last two day, but kept missing each other. I was afraid that the idea was a lost cause, but I knew that God placed it on my heart for a reason so I kept attempting to connect with her even after they had left the country, and without knowing if they would have Internet or phone access once they arrived in Africa. Praise the Lord, we connected by email, I shared my idea, and we both prayed over it for two weeks.

In those two weeks, Mugavi of Vision was born! Here is the info on the back of the flier.

My Story

In 2004, my husband and I adopted our first sponsor child, and in 2006, we adopted our second sponsor child. Both boys live in Africa. The decision to help these children planted a seed in my heart that would start to bloom in 2015 when a friend announced that she and her family would be moving to Jinja Town, Uganda, East Africa to serve as missionaries. I had not seen this friend since high school, but I started praying for her family, and at the same time, God started watering the seed placed in my heart over 10 years ago.

In 2013, I became and Arbonne consultant. I love that this job pushes me out of my comfort zone and it allows me to help others transform their lives with our Pure, Safe, and Beneficial Nutrition and Skincare products. Our most popular nutrition item is our Vegan based Protein that is free of gluten, dairy, soy, whey, artificial colors, sweeteners, and dyes. It’s easily digestible and the most absorbable form of protein on the market. 

So, combine Arbonne’s protein with my friend in Africa and Mugavi of Vision was born. This ministry is not affiliated with Arbonne. We are simply two friends who realize that we can make a difference in the world one meal at a time. Currently, the protein is being bought by Americans who want to help the children of Africa and is being delivered through Luket Ministries. Recipients are taught to boil their water, and add this protein to it for a full day's meal. With your help, we will send bags of Arbonne protein to the Perryman family in Africa. They will deliver the protein to one of the following organizations: Amani Baby Cottages, Serving His Children, Redeemer House, or Arise and Shine so that the children can be fed a meal packed with nutrients. Our Arbonne team motto is “Bigger Than Me” and I’m grateful that God placed a vision on my heart that was bigger than me, but not bigger than Him. This vision is 10 years in the making, and I truly believe that God has perfect timing; never early, never late.

How YOU Can Help!

• You can purchase a bag(s) of protein to be sent to Africa. This can be a purchase made one-time, quarterly, or even monthly. Each bag is $55. All purchases will be placed under the Perryman's Arbonne ID which will not only help to feed the children, but it will also help support their missions in Africa.
• You can make a monetary donation for a bag(s) of protein and/or for the shipping of these items to Africa. All shipments will be taken by hand from friends/family going to visit the Perryman's so the shipping cost will be to transport the 50# bag(s) that will be filled with protein. Donations can be made via Paypal to morrison25@cox.net, or mailed to me (please contact me via email for my address).

So, thanks to God's amazing provision, my vision is coming true! There are many obstacles in the way of this vision, but God is in charge and when that's the case, nothing is impossible. If you would like to help, please contact me at morrison25@cox.net. Thank you!

Matthew 19:26 - "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

A Beautiful Beginning

Last night, I was honored to read a dear friends testimony to a large group of people. My friend lives in California and the meeting was in Oklahoma so I asked her if I could share her amazing 30 day journey with those seeking a change. I thought I would simply read the words on the page, like I've done many times, but this was different. I got choked up and I had to pause and fight back the tears twice because this is such an amazing story of change. I've known this friend for 15-20 years and I've always known her as a strong woman of God, very confident, and always willing to serve others. Here is her story and her before and after photo...

"Before I started the 30 Days to Healthy Living, I suffered with severe redness and swelling in my face. When I think back on that time, I guess you could call me the lady with the red mask. It was painful and also caused a lot of negative attention from people. People would say things to me like, "What's wrong with your face? Did you know your face is really red? Did you forget your sunscreen?" Over time I began to try to limit the amount of time I spent out of my house for fear that another person would comment on my face. I became recluse and shut the world out. I felt unattractive and ugly.

I thought that I was eating healthy. I stayed away from as many processed foods as I could....we drank Almond milk, I read labels. But nothing seemed to change with my face. Then I began to really examine my food intake and evaluated my relationship with food. I saw that food was a big issue. I would eat well for a period of time, but then in a matter of 5 minutes a whole sleeve of Girl Scout cookies disappeared. The shame and pain of my condition drove me to habits that were really out of control. I realized that something had to change.

I had tried the Arbonne protein in the past and Kristy really encouraged me to give the challenge a try. I really feel that God brought her back to me again because He wanted something better for me. He wanted me to know the value that I had in this world. He wanted me to be healthy, happy, and whole and the only way I could do that was to change my eating. So, I said ok. This was also my last resort before heading to a Dermatologist to get help, and with the fear that I would be put on pills for the rest of my life.

I began the challenge in March with the focus that 'with God, this IS possible!' I decided that I would have my son do this as well as he suffers from Sensory Processing Issues. Within the first 3 days I saw a change in him. He was more focused at (home)school, more obedient, less antsy when we sat down to dinner.....he was doing amazing. This encouraged me to keep going, because, I had not seen a change in myself yet.....but I wasn't going to give up. I promised God I would work the program. At about day 7 I was feeling a bit more energized, less foggy headed, and more focused. The naps that we normally took every day, were no longer needed because we weren't tired. My son began asking for healthy snacks instead of the processed foods we would normally eat. 

Things took a turn when I REALLY looked in the mirror at day 14. Prior to the challenge, the mirror and I were enemies. I would look in it and I would hear those people saying things, and I began to believe them. I began to tell myself horrible and ugly things. It affected my relationship with my husband, son, friends, but more importantly, God. He didn't want me to be this way. He loved me and thought that I was his beautiful daughter. Day 14, I actually saw with God's eyes what he had been telling me for so long. I noticed a significant change in the redness on my face. It was almost gone. I felt those voices, my voice included, fading into a memory. It encouraged me and I continued with the challenge and I had to share it with everyone.

By day 24, I was a new woman! I was able to look in the mirror and truly believe there was beauty. I began to love myself again. I have realized there are better food choices out there for me. It hasn't been easy and people question my decisions, but I KNOW this is best for me. I know that I can enjoy food and have a healthier life by using the Arbonne supplements. I still have a long way to go. It took 40 years for me to get where I am today....it's not going to change overnight. This is a life-style change, NOT A DIET. I begin my 2nd round of the 30 day challenge and anxiously await the results. 

I praise God for my friend Kristy who loved me so much she wanted to share this with me. I too have decided that I want to share this with others because it works. I praise God that He loves me so much that He helped get me out of the way. I look forward to being able to reach my full God-given potential through my Arbonne business. If you're considering this challenge....do it. I guarantee you will be blessed. Don't walk away from this....the only thing you will have is regret if you never try. May God bless you as you begin your journey to a healthier and happier you!!!"

This is why I said Yes to Arbonne, and why Christy has joined my team. When we say that this opportunity is "Bigger Than Me" this is what we mean. Had I not stepped out of my comfort zone and started my business, then I could not have shared in this life changing journey. Had God not prompted me to reach out to Christy then I wouldn't be able to share in her journey. This business is a gift, and it's available to everyone. If you know of someone dealing with skin irritation, then please give them my info. Myself or Christy would love to talk with them about the 30 Day Healthy Living Challenge to see if it's a fit for them.