Anyway, she asked me what I wanted... I was so glad she asked because I had been craving her salmon patties, mash potatoes, and pinto beans... It may be a weird meal to you, but it was one of those I had growing up that is just good... I love this meal too, because I put ketchup on every part of the meal... Ya'll know I love ketchup...
We went over at about 6:30 and we ate by around 7:15 or so... Taylor was there, but Johnnie-Lynn opted out because Lawrence wanted Taco Salad.... The meal was SOOOO good.... and the time together was even better....
For those of you wondering why the title "from my heart," here is your answer.... I LOVE MY FAMILY!!! Last night as I spent time with mama and Taylor, and I wished that Johnnie-Lynn and Lawrence were there, I just could not soak it up fast enough... As I face the leave for the Philippines in July, knowing that I will probably be gone for multiple years, all of my time with my family has become so valuable to me.....
I can not put into words the emotions I felt as I left mama's last night... I cried all the way home,and I am crying now as I type.... because Taylor hugged me bye and said "I love you BB" Man I wish I could have recorded that!!!!... and because it hit me that I really am leaving them all...Don't' confuse that with a complaint about going... ITS NOT!!!
I guess somehow since I was so excited and eager to give up my things here and serve the Lord wherever He asked, that He would somehow take away my "missing" ability.. Not so, if anything He has increased it so I will hold onto Him all the more... WOW what an honor, what a calling, what a privilege!!!
Ain't He Just Good..... I know even now as you read you are praying for me and praying for His strength to be made perfect in my weakness today....
Last night I began reading a new book that a friend of mine sent me called "Friend Raising, Building a Missionary Support Team that Lasts" This line stuck out to me all night and even now as I type...
"The more we try to be strong without the help of others, the more we are weakened. At the same time, confessing our weakness and admitting our need for God and others strengthens us... 'For when I am weak, then I am strong' (2 Cor. 12:10)'"
I need your help today... Lift me up!
3 comments:
That's soooo sweet! I'm sure your family feels honored! :0)
I especially like the scripture you included about admitting our weaknesses to God and others...I'm writing that one down! :0)
Father, I come to You today thankful You understand every need we have before we even think or speak it. I praise You because You are an all knowing God. I praise You because You are the rock of our salvation. Your love is unchanging and steadfast. I ask today that You wrap my brother Jed tightly in Your arms of love. I thank you for the sacrifice he is making to leave his home and family because of his love for you and the desire to exalt Your name through this new ministry. Remind him today in a very real way You are with him and You understand how he feels. Comfort him and his family with the knowledge that this is Your plan and You are in control. Give them sweet times of fellowship over the coming days that will create "stones of remembrance" they can recall vividly as they walk through the times when they are separated. Help them remember the day is coming when we all will never be separated from each other and You as we spend ETERNITY together. We love You and we worship You today as the one, true living God. We can do ALL things through You who gives us strength. In the strong and mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen and amen.
You know I love you and I will continue to pray for you and your family. :) juju
Jed- I also love salmon patties,mashed potatoes, pintos and ketchup. You and Matt are so courageous and the LORD will truly bless you for your decision. Thanks for asnwering the call and being an encouragement.
Love ya-
Megie
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