Author: Daniel Emig

I and we seek to help the poorest of the poor become sustaining and human in the truest-fullest sense. Using location-based relationships and resources, and these are the catalyst of change discovered and embraced. Via our mentoring on, and access to, water, food, wellness (health), education, and finances(micro-enterprise); people are freed to live the lives they were meant to live.

Giving Thanks In This Thanksgiving ! Dan & Nora ’25 

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“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. 

Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. 

Give thanks to the Lord of Lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭136‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬  ❤️   

Dearest CoJourneyer … 

Grateful beyond measure to be co-journeying with you, Nora and I greet you in this joyful Thanksgiving Season!  
Our hearts are full, as we have so much to give thanks for, in our journey in-Christ.  
 
As we all prepare and live into this last month of 2025/December, we trust GOD’s Presence in our lives, “Further up and further in.” as C.S. Lewis might say, into this all-surpassing love and life Christ bestows into us and allows us to live in-Him. 
 
His light into our hearts … that same light into others in our lives.  

  
89 years young, Nora and I, and then my brother’s(David) family, were able to get our dear Mom all packed up and moved to Arkansas.  There, she will live with David and Kelley, as she continues her journey in these latter years.  We are trusting this is the best-of-the-best decisions and moves for her, and thus far, that has proven true.  It was a difficult transition, with so many friends to say “good-bye” to, yet we are grateful for those years of excellent health for her.  
   

Though a crazy-busy time there packing her up, I/we did manage to break away and get some breakfast with some history-making friends from the University of Georgia days, and even some soul-food breakfast at the famous H&H Restaurant in Macon!  Thanks, Willie/”Buster”, Rhonda (Willie’s wife) and Jim, for making the time for a quick meal together!  Additionally, I was able to give a short ‘spiel’ to awesome men at Allen’s Tree Service / Caulion Allen company, in Warner Robins (Thanks, Caulion!!!) .  Our only regret is simply not having the time to get to the Athens/Watkinsville, GA area to see those we love.  

 Do join us and all others in giving thanks in all the Lord’s provisions, moment-by-moment … NOW-by-NOW! 

“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭63‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Happy Thanksgiving to you!  
 

 & 
Dan and Nora        

                             
We are now well into November and the beginning of the end of 2025.  Some consider their EOY-End-Of-Year giving in this month and in November.  If that’s you, please consider us, and that your EOY gifts sustain us into the end of the following year 2026.  Thank you!!!  
Dan and Nora’s personal GSA giving site, for online gifts, please CLICK below on the link or scan QRC above: 
https://www.globalassociates.org/members/daniel-emig
❤️   😊  

Donations mailing address
noted on check: “for Daniel Emig”        
Global Service Associates
P.O. Box 20425 
Boulder,  CO
80308-3425

CoJourneys With You …

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Dearest CoJourneyer … 

“CoJourneyer” is appropriate, as Nora and I think of you in our hearts!  You have chosen, in love, to co-journey in our lives.  

We have chosen, in love, to cojourney in the lives of you and others.  

Our longest team trip ever (3 weeks) is now back, and they are excited to tell anyone who will listen about their time and relationships.  I have already heard two great presentations from different team members who chose to share in groups.  A theme highlight from the trip was how, though each experienced the regions differently, all realized that those they related to were living a faithful life under extremely difficult situations. Noted especially were those who must now leave a country as refugees and move back to their home country; many to dire locations of currently active actions against who they are as a people. 

Volumes could be written and related to you of all the experiences of their time in various regions. 
           

David’s (Dan’s brother) health … 
Thanks to all who have been praying for David’s aortic dissection surgery and recovery!  He was discharged from a Houston, Texas hospital that specialized in such surgeries, and is recovering very well back home in Rogers, Arkansas.  We rejoice that he has bounced back so well, yet know there is still a long road ahead for him.  Additionally, there is still a need for prayer, as some of the connective tissues are not responding fully, and he might have to be on antibiotics for an extended period of 1-2 years, plus.  

Loved our pop-in lunch time with Bill and Susan Anderson recently, as they came to Colorado on their multi-National Park trip. 
 
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 Dan,
Nora and I are so grateful for you, a true cojourneyer with us!   

  
 & 
Dan and Nora        

We are now into October and the beginning of the end of 2025.  Some consider their EOY-End-Of-Year giving in this month and in November.  If that’s you, please consider us, and that your EOY gifts sustain us into the end of the following year 2026.  Thank you!!!                              Dan and Nora’s personal GSA giving site, for online gifts, please CLICK below on the link or scan QRC above: 
https://www.globalassociates.org/members/daniel-emig
❤️   😊  

 
Donations mailing address
noted on check: “for Daniel Emig”        
Global Service Associates
P.O. Box 20425 
Boulder,  CO
80308-3425

an Emig family brief … 

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Dearest one … 

It was a true joy to launch this most recent team, heading to I/K, L, and J.  You may be wondering if I miss these trips, as I traveled extensively for almost 15 years.  Of course I do!  Yet I have great peace and contentment concerning staying back and supporting them from start to finish.  With all that is going on ‘there’ and ‘here’, I feel grace’d upon that I am still able to pour my life into both!!! 

   

This team is already having a remarkable journey, in how they have been able to:  
*   serve gifts to the refugees brought from the USA in medical supplies, clothing, etc. 
* hold a ‘time of refreshing’ conference
* meet with key leaders to encourage and bolster them 
* meet with key diplomatic leaders to further expand our influence in the region 
* meet with key Syrian refugees and leaders who are serving needs in their home country of Syria 
* start and further lifetime relationships that will extend exponentially via ZOOM and other communication venues 
* distribute wheelchairs via the Lebanese military, due to ‘special’ connections 
* have fun and eat too much of that mouth-watering Lebanese food !!!  🙂   
         

Nora’s health 
Several months ago, we communicated we were concerned after Nora had an MRI of her brain.  She has experienced chronic fatigue, difficulty remembering appointments, and where she puts things, etc..  Since then, we have pursued more medical opinions (Thank you, Chip Pettigrew … and others!!!) and evaluations. Last week, she was finally able to get in for an extensive neurological-psychological evaluation that lasted 4+ hours.  She left exhausted!  More pursuits of how to best proceed are ahead, as both the MRI and N-P have indicated measures of memory decrease.  And while we are not consumed in concern now, we are seeing ‘something’ there, and will take all actions for preventing further memory loss, and possibly even reversals.    At present, she has chosen not to pursue any vocational activity, as we evaluate what lies ahead for her and us as a family.  

Dan’s health
Besides being impatient with my age and recovery speed, I am doing fine, after my surgery bout in July.  I joke that I simply cannot bounce back like I did when I was 61!  LOL !  I ain’t no young’n anymore.  🙂 

Dan,
Nora and I are so grateful for you and your continued choice to be with us on this journey!   

In truest “word” … 

 & 
Dan and Nora        
 
                            
Dan and Nora’s personal GSA giving site, for online gifts, please CLICK below on the link or scan QRC above: 
https://www.globalassociates.org/members/daniel-emig
❤️   😊  

Donations mailing address
noted on check: “for Daniel Emig”        
Global Service Associates
P.O. Box 20425 
Boulder,  CO
80308-3425

Medical Month, Dan’s Brother(David), Dan & Nora, & Conferences In the ME … 31 July ’25

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an Emig family brief … 

Warmest greetings, dear one … 
 
We’re looking forward to wrapping up a ‘medical month’ and heading into health again. 
On the 16th/Wednesday, I was having a fairly normal morning, taking care of appointments, with only nominal abdominal discomfort.. Yet as the day progressed, the pain worsened.  Nora insisted I go to the ER, so around 3 pm I consented.  Admitted, ER said I was having obstructed intestinal issues.  That evening, the surgeon walked into my room and said he was going to operate immediately.  Wow, I thought, this is one whiplash of a day!  Oddly, the obstruction ended up being gas, so no other medical interventions were necessary except for rearranging some things and snipping some scar tissue off.  Thank You, LORD!  
Released the following Tuesday from the hospital, I have been in recovery mode and getting the staples out on August 1st.  I’m moving about progressively better and have managed to get to most of my commitments this week.  
 
David, my brother (5 years younger than me) who lives in Arkansas, is now out of surgery in Houston, TX, for a repeat of a dissected aorta, as he had one some 14 years ago. They were able to air-evacuate him to Houston, where specialists gave him a new non-mechanical aortic valve and aorta.  He’s progressing exceptionally well, and even able to walk and sit already, with lots of help.  We are grateful for GOD’s blessings in protecting David and that he is recovering already so well!  The LORD is truly good to us both!  
It seems we Emig males need to be on top of our blood pressure and keep it as low as we can without weakening our abilities to function, especially upright.  😀  
 
Nora is wrapping up the end of her TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatments over the past 6 weeks, and it looks like it is helping some.  We continue to pursue other, more extensive testing, one at the Center For Cognitive Health in October or November, where she will have more in-depth evaluations.  
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The Conferences planning in Iraq/Kurdistan and Lebanon for August and September continues to go exceptionally well, and I am super-excited to introduce you to the newest team member.  J.B. Smith is a great friend of mine who has been involved in my men’s group and other gatherings for almost 15 years.  J.B. has walked alongside Mike Parks and me a lot lately, going to our weekly FPI meetings, and personally giving a lot of direction during those times, especially as we wade into all the details of preparation work for these conferences in the Middle East.  As an retiree from the Air Force who has done a lot of large-scale humanitarian activities in South America, he brings invaluable input into our labors.  It is his first trip with this team, so a true step of faith on J.B.’ part.  👊  I can hardly wait to watch how much will move in his life and others, as he commits to this trip!  
 

As you may have guessed, there have been a good number of medical financial obligations in these recent months.  Your consideration and prayer in these are deeply appreciated!  

 Pat, Nora and I are so thankful for you with us on the journey! 
In His loyal love (loving kindness)  … 

 & 
Dan and Nora        
‭‭                            Dan and Nora’s personal GSA giving site, for online gifts, please CLICK below on the link or scan QRC above: 
https://www.globalassociates.org/members/daniel-emig
❤️   😊  

Warmest greetings, dear one … 
 
We’re looking forward to wrapping up a ‘medical month’ and heading into health again. 
On the 16th/Wednesday, I was having a fairly normal morning, taking care of appointments, with only nominal abdominal discomfort.. Yet as the day progressed, the pain worsened.  Nora insisted I go to the ER, so around 3 pm I consented.  Admitted, ER said I was having obstructed intestinal issues.  That evening, the surgeon walked into my room and said he was going to operate immediately.  Wow, I thought, this is one whiplash of a day!  Oddly, the obstruction ended up being gas, so no other medical interventions were necessary except for rearranging some things and snipping some scar tissue off.  Thank You, LORD!  
Released the following Tuesday from the hospital, I have been in recovery mode and getting the staples out on August 1st.  I’m moving about progressively better and have managed to get to most of my commitments this week.  
 
David, my brother (5 years younger than me) who lives in Arkansas, is now out of surgery in Houston, TX, for a repeat of a dissected aorta, as he had one some 14 years ago. They were able to air-evacuate him to Houston, where specialists gave him a new non-mechanical aortic valve and aorta.  He’s progressing exceptionally well and even able to walk and sit already, with lots of help.  We are grateful for GOD’s blessings in protecting David and that he is recovering already so well!  The LORD is truly good to us both!  
It seems we Emig males need to be on top of our blood pressure and keep it as low as we can without weakening our abilities to function, especially upright.  😀  
 
Nora is wrapping up the end of her TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatments over the past 6 weeks, and it looks like it is helping some.  We continue to pursue other, more extensive testing, one at the Center For Cognitive Health in October or November, where she will have more in-depth evaluations.  
 ,
The conference planning in Iraq/Kurdistan and Lebanon for August and September continues to go exceptionally well, and I am super-excited to introduce you to the newest team member.  J.B. Smith is a great friend of mine who has been involved in my men’s group and other gatherings for almost 15 years.  J.B. has walked alongside Mike Parks and me a lot lately, going to our weekly FPI meetings, and personally giving a lot of direction during those times, especially as we wade into all the details of preparation work for these conferences in the Middle East.  As an retiree from the Air Force who has done a lot of large-scale humanitarian activities in South America, he brings invaluable input into our labors and team.  It is his first trip with this team, so a true step of faith on J.B.’s part.  👊  I can hardly wait to watch how much will move in his life and others, as he commits to this trip!  
 

As you may have guessed, there have been a good number of medical financial obligations in these recent months.  Your consideration and prayer in these are deeply appreciated!  

 Pat, Nora and I are so thankful for you with us on the journey! 
In a loyal love and loving kindness  … 

 & 
Dan and Nora        
‭‭                            Dan and Nora’s personal GSA giving site, for online gifts, please CLICK below on the link or scan QRC above: 
https://www.globalassociates.org/members/daniel-emig
❤️   😊