Jasmane and I after shopping for the right pair of sunglasses at the night market in Batu. Don't worry I didn't buy the ones I have on... Jasmane is the best at getting them to lower their prices. Hers were supposed to be 20 RM and she wouldn't buy them for more than 15 RM and 20 minutes later she walked away with them for 15 RM. She's more than just a pretty face! :)
I stole this from my friend Michelle. It is a picture of the sunset outside our windows. It makes me think of Saskatchewan when the sun sets here. It is nice after a few years of being in mountains and not actually seeing the sunset or the radiant colors it can produce. God shows off and paints the sky for us and I try to notice ...
This is a picture of two of my favorite fellas! I love my Dad and my Noah too! These are the things that make transition hard. We just had our 1st sememter debriefing for new staff. So these things are fresh on my mind.
My dad has been in the hospital the past few weeks. I have been here. I have felt pretty far away. I can't just fly home to support my family in these rough spots like I have been able to do in the past and yet God has shown me how He can take care of my family and me even from this distance. He showed me how overqualified He is in a reminder from Psalm 121 "He never sleeps or slumbers" Even in that, the smallest of ways, He is so much more equipped to care for them than me or even the health professionals who have diligently been working on caring for his needs. He got to go home today so I am happy for Him!
The other thing that makes my transition hard is missing the 8 1/2 nieces and nephews I have. I am super auntie to them! I talked to Sharla's 4 this week on the phone and look forward to the little one in her tummy being part of our family in February. Noah said to me, "Auntie, are you still in Manasia?" I said, "Yep! You still in Saskatoon?" And he said, "Yep, just checkin". I miss getting those moments with them. I have to trust that God will still allow those singing, praying, loving moments even from this distance... I miss them very much though.
I miss my friends. In the past few years, I have been either leaving Sk to go to BC or leaving BC to go to SK. I wonder if some haven't noticed I am really gone from Canada yet! :) Some have, I have heard from you through e-mails and real life mail (which I reiterate is my favorite thing ever!). It is hard to see how friendships change when convenience of being in community with them changes. I am also thankful for those who are far away who feel like they are right here with me from thier efforts to stay in touch. Blessings outweigh any sadness.
My last week since I wrote I have:
Switched dorms - There are two dorms that share time with me so I have switched over the other dorm.
I got sick - Germy kids everywhere will do that to ya!
We had Spiritual Ephasis week and saw 24 students come to know Jesus for the first time!
I ran into a student from Caronport who is here in Malaysia doing missions work at church! Yeah Meagan! How funny is that?
I slept in (wind up clocks must be wound up if you intend for them to wake you up!) too late!
I ate tripe - The stomach lining of pigs (this will be a one time event like the durian!)
I blessed friends and got blessed :)
Its been a good few days! I'll update again soon. :)
Much love
6 comments:
Wow, that is a lot of things in one week. EW, tripe!! You are much more brave than I had imagined. ;-)
Hope you are feeling healthier and that you'll have a lovely weekend.
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We were served tripe soup in Mexico....mmmm. Couldn't bring myself to eat it though.
Hello! good update! You are very brave. I smelt a durian once and that was as close as I got to it. Anything that smelt that was not making its way to my mouth :) But I know people love it. I also tried to eat a roasted snail once in Korea it almost made it down, but in the end, just could not do it...Love you!!
Rejoicing with you that Dad got to leave the hospital! ! I hope that as you recognize that our Heavenly Father doesn't slumber or sleep, that you are able to get the rest that you need! Sleep well in His loving arms, my dear!
That is so cool about the decisions during Spiritual Emphasis week. Lots of discipling for all of you on staff!
So - how long does Monsoon time last? We've finally got our Fall rains here too. I need to go out there and pick up and pick more plums today.
Hugs to you!
What a week you've had!
God's faithfulness and our human realities.
Be of strong heart and rely on Jesus to meet your needs.
Lana, Somehow, although we don't communicate often, I still feel connected when we do. Like we haven't been apart. Probably because we go so far back. I think of you often away over there and pray for you. Many blessings my Friend! Nyla-Jean
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