What a busy, blessed weekend!!!
Preparing bags for the prison and hospital.
On Thursday, Eric was able to give out bags of different grocery items, tracts, and John and Romans at the prison. It was raining so he wasn’t sure how many would come out, but around 180 men came! They all huddled under a tree for some protection while he preached.
He and Anna attended a funeral on Friday. Then Saturday the kids and I went to play practice at church and Eric went to the hospital to give out bags there and preach a little at each place. The nurses offered to help pass out bags, but Nelson noticed that instead of giving them to the patients, they were stashing them for themselves so declined their help.
Saturday evening, Shadrack had gone to nearby villages Saturday to invite kids to the play and for my lesson. We had 178 kids show up! It was only his daughter, a couple teen boys, and I managing them. It didn’t feel like there were that many because they sit very well until we said it was snack time, then it was almost a mob. Thankfully Shadrack was there to command them to sit. Pray the Lord gives me the words to speak that these children may understand and be saved!
It has been a little cooler lately because of the rains, maybe around 86°, so Lydia and I decided to wear our hair down Christmas Sunday. We quickly found that to be a mistake as it was 98°. Our hair was soaking wet and sticking to us in just a few minutes. Lol
We enjoyed a peaceful afternoon with homemade pizza and ice cream. Later that afternoon, we delivered some baked goodies to Pastor Nelson and Shadrack and sang carols.
Today I finally got all the school unpacked and on the shelves and went through one of the bathrooms, going through things that were here and organizing it.
Eric offered to take the kids outside so I’m just sitting and enjoying a few minutes of quiet…and the leftover chocolate ice cream. I have been going almost nonstop from morning (4 or 5) until I crash in bed. I really want everything cleaned and organized before school starts, so I’ve had a hard time relaxing. But I know I need to take time to care for myself or I’m going to crash. Why do we as wives and moms tend to do that? Push ourselves so much that we get weepy, grumpy, or crash? I will be working on scheduling this week and hopefully can plan some down time. Life always feels harder when all I do is work! My husband, kids, and the ministry need me present and content…not stressed and overworked! Pray the Lord will give me wisdom on how to balance the many things that must be done and also rest. I always love this sweet promise…
“…for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2
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