Charles Wirrell (1 Viewer)

[cruiser_guy]

Very sad to hear he was a very cool guy. I met them a few years ago when he brought me a small part for my rig. He and his wife stopped by my place for a bit. And he also came back another time when I gave him about 50 bundles of shingles which he hauled up to cranbrook in his 60 to his daughters place I think ,wow was it loaded down.
Petra Was very nice also. She Showed me tons of pictures
And had many great stories to tell
I'm very sad to hear about her loss.

Charles will be missed by Many

Here is a man and his family doing so much to help others, very sad. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

I never met him in person, but we PM'd some and I followed his build and posts.

Good man and fellow Cruiser.

Good morning. This is Petra, Charles' widow.

Wow! Almost 8 years ago! At that time someone: stated

"Petra, make your requests known. Do you need anything?"

Let me give you a glimpse of how my journey continued. Then, after reading everything, you decide how you would like to be involved.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years? Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority of Cruiser people are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us, make donations, join hands to help others help themselves..

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

 

[cruiser_guy]

Very sad to hear he was a very cool guy. I met them a few years ago when he brought me a small part for my rig. He and his wife stopped by my place for a bit. And he also came back another time when I gave him about 50 bundles of shingles which he hauled up to cranbrook in his 60 to his daughters place I think ,wow was it loaded down.
Petra Was very nice also. She Showed me tons of pictures
And had many great stories to tell
I'm very sad to hear about her loss.

Charles will be missed by Many

Good morning. This is Petra, Charles' widow.

Wow! Almost 8 years ago! At that time someone: stated

"Petra, make your requests known. Do you need anything?"

Let me give you a glimpse of how my journey continued. Then, after reading everything, you decide how you would like to be involved.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years? Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority of Cruiser people are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us, make donations, join hands to help others help themselves..

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

 

[cruiser_guy]

He stopped by here on his way to Canada for something as well. Very nice people, he has done so much for the 3rd world and the cruiser community. When I pass, I hope to have as good as a legacy as Charles does. Love you Petra! If you need anything, please ask, Michelle and I are here for you!

Good morning. This is Petra, Charles' widow.

Wow! Almost 8 years ago! At that time someone: stated

"Petra, make your requests known. Do you need anything?"

Let me give you a glimpse of how my journey continued. Then, after reading everything, you decide how you would like to be involved.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years. Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority of Cruiser people are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us, make donations, join hands to help others help themselves..

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

 

[cruiser_guy]

I'm going to try to make the coffee meet but will for sure be at the memorial. Can you find out if they are organizing anything specific, donations for their efforts? or anything of that sorts.
Thanks

Good morning to all. This is Petra Wirrell, Charles Wirrell's aka cruiser_guy widow. I just stumbled across this post from almost 8 years ago. Let me update you on what has happened and is happening still.

Wow! Almost 8 years already! Let me give you a glimpse of how my journey continues.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years? Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us.

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

Very sad to hear he was a very cool guy. I met them a few years ago when he brought me a small part for my rig. He and his wife stopped by my place for a bit. And he also came back another time when I gave him about 50 bundles of shingles which he hauled up to cranbrook in his 60 to his daughters place I think ,wow was it loaded down.
Petra Was very nice also. She Showed me tons of pictures
And had many great stories to tell
I'm very sad to hear about her loss.

Charles will be missed by Many

 

[cruiser_guy]

He stopped by here on his way to Canada for something as well. Very nice people, he has done so much for the 3rd world and the cruiser community. When I pass, I hope to have as good as a legacy as Charles does. Love you Petra! If you need anything, please ask, Michelle and I are here for you!

I'm going to try to make the coffee meet but will for sure be at the memorial. Can you find out if they are organizing anything specific, donations for their efforts? or anything of that sorts.
Thanks

Good morning to all. This is Petra Wirrell, Charles Wirrell's aka cruiser_guy widow. I just stumbled across this post from almost 8 years ago. Let me update you on what has happened and is happening still.

Wow! Almost 8 years already! Let me give you a glimpse of how my journey continues.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years? Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us.

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

Very sad to hear he was a very cool guy. I met them a few years ago when he brought me a small part for my rig. He and his wife stopped by my place for a bit. And he also came back another time when I gave him about 50 bundles of shingles which he hauled up to cranbrook in his 60 to his daughters place I think ,wow was it loaded down.
Petra Was very nice also. She Showed me tons of pictures
And had many great stories to tell
I'm very sad to hear about her loss.

Charles will be missed by Many

 

[cruiser_guy]

Sad, I met Charles twice and it was great how he dedicated his life to helping others. Last time I saw him was at a OK Similakameen cruiser meetup near Peachland, where he had the infamous Blue BJ60. My condolences to Petra and the rest of the family.

Good morning. I read your post today and thought you deserve an update.

This is Petra Wirrell, Charles' widow. Wow! Almost 8 years already! Let me give you a glimps of how my journey continues.

I hope all is well with you and those around you.

Not knowing for sure if you receive my monthly e-mail updates "Never a dull Moment", the following describes my passion and part of my life's journey.

2022 !!!
This is a year full of Dreams, Hope, Joy, Love and God's Goodness, bursting with Anticipation!
I would like to invite you to join me on this year’s journey!

Allow me to give you a brief update on how my life has been directed thus far.

My husband Charles passed away unexpectedly in 2014, at the age of 53 years? Together we had served cross-culturally in mission/humanitarian work ... 5 years in Guatemala and 2 years in Sierra Leone.

Even after his death I continued to work cross-culturally.

From my monthly email updates you know, already for 5 years I live now in North Africa, working with local work creation projects. These are more of grassroot endeavors.

4 years ago I joined a local project which started with 15 sheep, supporting one extended family. Now it has grown into a village Coop, supporting several families.

In any case, first and foremost the project will create employment for young people, for youth in this rural area, combating hopelessness and despair. Those social issues are quite prevalent in the rural area. Ultimately projects like this will keep people out of trouble, make them less vulnerable to get involved in radical ideas, or ideas that Europe is a better place to be. Encouraging young people to stay in this country, build it up from the inside and be able to support their families, this livelihood project will create hope, and let people experience Father’s love in tangible ways.

Here is one recent example.

Remember when I told the story of Walid who fabricates rebar? He has vocational training in that field, wire drawing etc.. In February 2020 we had the opportunity to buy two machines for wire drawing, from someone who had been in that field but now changed. Walid set up his shop in a small garage, which he rented. It went well and then CoVid hit.

At the beginning he was still able to fabricate rebar and sell it. There was still a market in the construction area. However, not too long after the hopeful start, everything ground to a halt. Travelling and commuting between municipalities was no longer possible. Markets, where he would usually buy his material, shut down.

Foreseeing that CoVid situation would alter the economy, Walid sold both machines for the same price we bought them for and returned the money to us. We put it into an account designated for projects. For a time then, he worked with us in the sheep project, barely making ends meet, yet still surviving. His family did not have to get themselves indebted to banks, by taking up bank loans with 100% interest rates. Praise God!

I just found out that Walid doesn't work with us anymore, but he got a job offer from someone who has a big workshop. This, of course, is wonderful!

While Walid was working with us, he was able to support his family, pay his kids’ school fees, and the guy driving the truck and delivering the rebar to various construction jobs had a job through which to support his family. This is what we call a livelihood project.

Now for your question about the sheep project ...

I can give good reports, encouragement and reason to glorify the Lord, who is the Giver of Sustenance and Life.

It reminds me of the words "Let you light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Also, it reminds me of Ora et Labora. - Pray and work!

If you are interested in hearing details about it, please contact me by sending an email. I have short video clips to document about the successfulness of that project.

Now we are planning on the following project. When I say "we", I mean a local visionary and myself.

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves#start

Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - Updates - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves/updates#start

We have now found ideal farmland for sale.

I saw it with my own eyes last year already. Actually this is the land where our ewes are grazed right now as well.

A good friend in the States, Roy Tinklenberg, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Faith and Work Movement Global, thanked us the other day for sharing this vision of creating a farm and helping youth develop their vision for the future through the dignity of work and providing for themselves. Praise the Lord!

Not too long ago, I thought about you during a quiet moment. I am long overdue visiting in person again. Covid has been an obstacle thus far, though.

I know, however, the majority of Cruiser people are compassionate and good people, who want to make a positive impact in this world.

I personally had taken a credit on my personal line of credit last year. To get a project started. Lord willing, I was able to pay this off, using my monthly living allowance. This project is now self-sustaining.

Let's see how God directs. God knows who will partner with us, make donations, join hands to help others help themselves..

Yes, indeed, this is a new Year!
Bursting with Anticipation!
Overflowing with God's Goodness!
Full of Dreams, Hope, Joy and Love!

While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us an While we do our part in the Lord's harvest field, may He guide us and may His Peace be upon us.

Kind Regards,

Petra W.

 

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Some of you know Charles as he was part of our club for the past few years, probably longer than I've been with the club. Him and his wife Petra are missionaries and are in Germany preparing for their next missions trip to Gambia. He would stop in for a meeting once a year or so either travelling to or from their missionary work in Guatemala, where they spent several years or more recently,Africa.

Charles drives his blue BJ60 on these trips and also owned an FJ55 that he restored himself and also an FJ45LV that I'm not sure of the exact whereabouts. He is also a moderator on the MUD diesel forum.

The very sad news is that Charles passed away unexpectedly yesterday while awaiting surgery in Germany.

Here is the excerpt from the newsletter (written by Mike and Caroline Brown) that I received this morning:

Dear Friends of Charles and Petra,

I am writing to you on behalf of Petra with some very sad news.
You are probably aware that a few days ago Charles was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma while they were in Germany. Not a serious problem and one that can be, to quote them, “easily taken care of by simply removing the affected area.” Some of the discoloured areas on Charles skin were removed under local anaesthetic yesterday but today he was scheduled to have some skin grafts on his back which were sufficient enough that they decided to use general anaesthesia for him. They were keen to see this finished before they started their drive down to the Gambia.
Petra phoned us very early this morning from the hospital in Germany to let us know that Charles passed away under the anaesthetic, apparently before they started operating. ..... The cause of death is not known.

Greetings from Niorth Africa,

This is Petra, Cruisr_guys widow.

Very sad to hear he was a very cool guy. I met them a few years ago when he brought me a small part for my rig. He and his wife stopped by my place for a bit. And he also came back another time when I gave him about 50 bundles of shingles which he hauled up to cranbrook in his 60 to his daughters place I think ,wow was it loaded down.
Petra Was very nice also. She Showed me tons of pictures
And had many great stories to tell
I'm very sad to hear about her loss.

Charles will be missed by Many

Good morning from here, North Africa,

this is Petra, Cruiser_guys widow.
I want to give you an update on what is happening with our livelihood project.

If you read the overview/story and the following updates, especially the latest one, you see how are thing developing.

Either this https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/join_hands_for_hope__helping_people_help_themselves

or this ..


Join Hands for Hope - Help people help themselves - https://crowdfund.ca/p/join-hands-for-hope---help-people-help-themselves