starting the day

I went to bed late last night (around 3 a.m.) but when the pets woke me up at 6:30 a.m. I felt ready to get the day started.  I resisted getting out of bed for about a half hour then decided to put my feet to the floor.

The house was quiet, a rare thing these days and I was getting the pets their breakfast when I suddenly felt a smile come across my face.  It hit me that my DH was coming home today.  His mission trip in Uganda was complete and he would be home this afternoon.  Because of poor internet connections we have only spoken a couple of times since his departure and that is difficult for us.  Over the many years of our marriage, we have come to realize we do not do well apart from each other.

As I am writing, DH texted he had just touch down in NYC ….. getting really excited now!  YAAAAAAAY!

I am getting together breakfast for all of us when my sweet little doxie alerted me she needed to go outside so I got her situated and then settled into a chair to watch over her activities in the yard.  There was a soft breeze bringing the wind chimes to life and creating a lovely atmosphere to just sit in and enjoy.  The sun was rising slowly and peaking through the trees across the yard just as a gentle rain began.  I took a deep breath drawing in all the contentment these elements created in me.  I love the rain, I love the sunshine, I love the Creator of them both.  (((sigh)))

The day is shaping up quite nicely for me.  Sun and rain and breeze in the morning and DH coming home in the afternoon…….I AM BLESSED!

Hope your day is a great one, too.

Blessings

only 7 hours difference but a world away

I heard from my DH a few hours ago.  While this may not seem like a big deal to most, it is to me because he is half a world away in a foreign land.

He left yesterday morning, headed for a town/village in Uganda, Africa.  He is there to document a wonderful organization who is running a hospital on mere dollars a day - (a feat which could not be replicated here in the USA) something we would like to see replicated in other areas in Africa where our church (Seacoast.org)  has a regular presence.

Can you imagine not having access to health care?  Not being able to save your child from a minor infection which could very well prove deadly simply because antibiotics are not readily available?  Or dying in childbirth because you didn’t have prenatal care and there were  complications during the birthing process ?   And what if the only doctor in your region is a three-day journey away?

This is a reality in many areas of the world, especially Africa.

DH is there to capture images (as he is a gifted videographer) of how this particular hospital is able to help so many, using so little monetary resources.  It is a true missionary outreach.

While there, he will be spending some of his time learning about the culture, the people and the surroundings.  He will take a trip down the river Nile………can you imagine?  What a gift to be able to see something so significant and symbolic.  The very waters which were turned to blood during the many plagues visited on Egypt in the days prior to Moses leading his people out of bondage.  The very river which is referenced in the prophecies about the end times.  The very life-giving waters of Africa – WOW!

Talk about a real “wish I was there” moment.

In the meantime, DD#2 and I will hold down the fort while he is away.   The guard dog will be watching out for “bad guys” and keeping us protected…..that is after I give her the green beans in the fridge to go with her evening dinner.  And the cat?  Well his days are VERY busy lying around the house and peeking out the windows chirping at the birds and lizards on the property .  It’s a difficult life to have, I know.

While we will miss DH, we encourage and support the work he will be doing as well as the many opportunities he will have to further the work of the Almighty.  Please stand with us as we pray for a blessed visit and safe return home.

Blessings,

Selena