When Blanche and Henry Garlock, (children of Jessie May and Edward), set sail for Liberia, West Africa in 1920 it was assumed chances of ever seeing their parents and Woodbury, Ct. again--were slim to none. The "dark" continent was known as the "White Man's Grave". In fact, upon arriving at the mission station where they were to relieve missionaries for furlough--they were met by the mounds of those missionaries' graves. Quite a discouraging sight for two young people fresh out of Bible School--so far from home.
Sieges of Blackwater Fever, Malaria, and attack by cannibalistic tribes were constant companions. The prayers of Edward and Jessie May, while far removed geographically, followed them each day. Henry and Blanche depended on those prayers and saw amazing results from their total trust in God.
Frankly, their options were limited. Trusting God seemed the best course of action as opposed to relying on self. In the middle of the jungle, blood thirsty tribes all around, disease rampant, even wild beasts to contend with; they were left vulnerable and helpless to fend for themselves. God proved to be their refuge, fortress, deliverer.
The promises of Psalm 91 were claimed for her children every day. Reciting it each morning became a daily habit that followed Jessie May
"He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways...He will call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him."
The book, "Generations" will take you to the jungles of West Africa in 1920 where you will read of the miraculous results of prayer and God's protective hand.
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