Sometimes I feel like titling my blog "PLEASE PRAY" in all capital letters. But then I realize that is what every one of these updates is about, you praying with us.
Today feels like my first day in the office after about three months. In May, I was away for an intense training program for ministry development (see our May posts). In June and part of July I was sick. That is more than five weeks sick leave! I have never been so sick so long before. In July just as I got better, Christy's parents arrived and I was taking half days and working in Hwolshe rather than the office. Then (drum roll) Mariama was born and I took two weeks paternity leave (and continued working in Hwolshe).
So, today I sit back in the office and pick up new routines. Also, Christy and I begin new patterns now that we have a new one at home. It feels almost like a fresh slate.
Actually it isn't quite that calm or simple. I have immediately been swept up in meetings and planning that I had left undone (I hadn't quite expected that). And at home I am expecting to be away this evening and all of tomorrow due to the death of a close friend's father.
Thank God:
* That I am feeling very strong and healthy (though a little tired due to our new sleep schedule). It has been great to walk as far as I like and carry heavy buckets of water without any negative effect!
* For so many blessings in Christy's parents visiting us. (See previous posts)
* For our little healthy baby girl! (and a healthy Mama)
Please pray with us:
* That we will establish new patterns that honor God including daily Bible reading (our previous Bible reading plans have been quite disrupted and we really need to get a regular intake of the Word again).
* That we will be able to start speaking Hausa more in our home. We want Mariama to learn Hausa!
* For continued good communication between Christy and me. Thank God for a relatively smooth transition to having a new little person in the house (all things considered!)
So, today I sit back in the office and pick up new routines. Also, Christy and I begin new patterns now that we have a new one at home. It feels almost like a fresh slate.
Actually it isn't quite that calm or simple. I have immediately been swept up in meetings and planning that I had left undone (I hadn't quite expected that). And at home I am expecting to be away this evening and all of tomorrow due to the death of a close friend's father.
Thank God:
* That I am feeling very strong and healthy (though a little tired due to our new sleep schedule). It has been great to walk as far as I like and carry heavy buckets of water without any negative effect!
* For so many blessings in Christy's parents visiting us. (See previous posts)
* For our little healthy baby girl! (and a healthy Mama)
Please pray with us:
* That we will establish new patterns that honor God including daily Bible reading (our previous Bible reading plans have been quite disrupted and we really need to get a regular intake of the Word again).
* That we will be able to start speaking Hausa more in our home. We want Mariama to learn Hausa!
* For continued good communication between Christy and me. Thank God for a relatively smooth transition to having a new little person in the house (all things considered!)
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