Ken and Martha Tuck
Back in June of 2013, my husband and I met this amazing couple. We didn't know how much they would impact our lives, but with serving God along side of them, we formed a bond. We became family. They have encouraged us when we felt like giving up, they might not have known we felt that way but their words and love helped us through whatever we were going through. They show REAL love, not superficial love, but the kind of love that has no cut off point. If someone did something that wasn't quite right Martha always says "We just have to love them anyways". You don't see a lot of people like that today. That's what's truly amazing to me about them, there's not many people like them. It's kind of sad, but amazing in a way. How many people, better yet, Christians do we know that have created an organization that helps the "least of these"? How many people do you know would go out into the woods to search for homeless people just to offer them food and prayer? Ken Tuck even quit his job to go into full time ministry, but that's not the ministry that comes with a comfy church. That ministry is going to other countries, some possibly dangerous, and preach the gospel. This Tuesday, they are leaving to go to different parts of Asia and preach. Some of those places they are going were closed countries not too long ago. Some places they can't tell us they're going to. They are going to be missed while they are gone for those 6+ weeks but we know this is God's calling for them and we know God has and will do great things through them on this trip.
I personally want to say thank you. Thank you for showing Jesse and I what the true meaning of being a Christian is. Thank you for being there and being family to us. Thank you for trusting me to run the clinic while you are gone. I feel as though I don't deserve it but you saw something in me that I don't see. Words cannot describe how much you guys mean to us. I don't know where we would be without you. I don't know what this community would do if it wasn't for you! How many hurting, lonely, and hungry people would get off the bus and have no one to talk to, pray with them, or give them food? How many homeless people would go without care from a doctor? How many countries would go without hearing about Jesus? Because of your obedience.....you've made a difference in this community and in the world. The love of God shines from you guys. We have seen you pray, inspire, and dance people to Christ in Haiti. I can't wait to hear about what you are going to do in Myanmar, China, The Philippines, and where ever else God leads you. Those places are going to find Jesus, and they are going to find Him through you. They may also discover "What does the fox say" and if they do, YOU BETTER RECORD IT!!!
Words cannot describe what you guys mean to us and everyone at Love In Action. You are an amazing couple and we are proud to call you our family! We are going to miss you guys like crazy while you're gone. We will try to keep Mama Tuck in line until she leaves, but we can't make no promises. Again, Thank you!
We love you!!!
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
