The fact that I haven’t posted in a while??? Well many factors, time, direction and probably most of all confidence. I read all my favorites and realize I just don’t have the ability to write the way they do. I know once I get past that I will write more frequently and share more about what God is doing in our life.
I guess I need to change the name of this blog due to that we have completed our first year at our place of appointment. It has flown by. Touched by many ups and downs. Meeting many different people, tasting many different foods, experiencing different cultures. God has many reasons why he has put us here, one that I can see, is that we are here to see the lostness not only of Treinta y Tres but of the world. For me to reexamine my direction in my life personally and the direction I take my family. Each day I realize how precious my family is to me and how I haven’t taken them seriously enough. I’m thankful that God has looked after them a lot better than I have. His promises are so evident each day. Thank you Jesus for you Mercy and Love.
These past 3 or 4 weeks we were able to go home to visit. (First time in about two years.) What a blessing it was to be able to visit family and friends. To hug my mama, ride bikes with my brother and to find counsel with my pastor. And one of the tuff things was to see my Dad. It was a shock to see him eat away to nothing. If you didn’t know he is fighting cancer. Fighting is probably not a good word more like battling, to all the cancer soldiers; I deeply love you for your attitude to fight this disease. We returned to the field not knowing what God will allow to happen. My dad’s hope is to be able to lay brick again, my hope is the same but more than that I’m thankful I find comfort knowing that God is in control. A saying from a friend that has so rung true in these past days. A song that speaks to me as well, “His Eye is On the Sparrow”. And many parts of God’s Word I find comfort.
Happy is the worshipper of the Lord, who is walking in his ways.
2 You will have the fruit of the work of your hands: happy will you be, and all will be well for you.
3 Your wife will be like a fertile vine in the inmost parts of your house: your children will be like olive plants round your table.
4 See! this is the blessing of the worshipper of the Lord.
5 May the Lord send you blessing out of Zion: may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6 May you see your children's children. Peace be on Israel.
Psalms 128:1-6 (BBE)
This is just one picture of many that I want to share. This my best friend doing what she does best. I love you babe!
1 comment:
Was wondering where you had disappeared to--now we know! It's always good to take a break and visit the States. Glad to hear you guys had a good trip. How I'd love to take a trip ourselves these days and get out of the city. Sorry to hear about your dad. Let us know how his situation unfolds.
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