It seems like I say that we're "coming up for air" a lot on here... maybe I just think that a lot. But tonight, it truly feels that way. The summer months have been both a blessing and a fury of things to do and places to go....at least for David and our older children anyway. David has traveled almost 4 weeks out of the 10 we've had since June. (whew!) Jacob and Grayson have also. They have been to the states on a mission trip and then traveling some here in country with FH. I can remember our pastor having dinner with us and saying "it's wonderful to have company but are you guys sure you're up for all of this ? " At the time I had NO idea what it would feel like to say so MANY hello's and goodbyes. The actual act of everyone being busy was fine but my goodness .... our heart strings resemble something a cat has gotten hold of ...especially after saying goodbye to parents (David's ) and his family's home church the week before last and then our home church last week. When we attended our missions training in Colorado before heading here our leader said this, "you know you've loved well if saying goodbye hurts." .... I pray that everyone who has come our way this summer has felt the love that we indeed have for each of you , your husbands, your wives, your children ...anyone who has come our way OR been sent our way. Our hearts have had so many bandages applied in these last weeks that we could hold up a building (at least in Guatemala - jk) with them all.... Praise the Lord we have our memories to tied us over until we all meet again...either somewhere in God's world or in heaven one.... Eli was praying tonight and made a truely simple but profound statement... Lord, I love you...I've always loved you....and so... I love you Lord..
I loved this because it's just that simple most days... Lord, you have our love because it's just there..it's who we are ..who we were created to be....
From Guatemala...goodnight with love,
Mel
Ps...our signal is still so slow that I cannot post photos.. I'll keep trying (promise)...
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M-I was hoping to hear from you, soon. I just got home from 2 weeks of "time off" and 2 days of women's retreat. I was very rested and peaceful, but now tired and full of peace.
Tanya shared from Joshua. The Lord truly used her and the other amazing women sharing their passion and love for God. It was a great way to try to get back into the swing of things.
I am praying that God continues to fill each of you daily with "your portion".
And, when you are realllllly sad, just think about me falling of the side walk into Antigua traffic:)
Love you,
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