Up until this past Wednesday I have been doing a 12 week Fitness Challenge on a blog from a fellow missionary wife in Spain. I didn't win or anything, but one thing I did learn was that exercise is important. I think I only lost 4 pounds, but that's okay because now I am walking 4 miles a day!! I never thought I could ever do that! LOL Getting healthy again takes time and sometimes baby steps. Now I see that I CAN walk that far. Next, I need to increase my water and cut out the grazing. (:
So I am changing my weigh in days to Mondays instead of Wednesdays. No weight loss or gain from the last 2 Wednesdays.
Goal for this week: 1 liter of water each day and no sweets (like I said... baby steps)
Check back next week to see less of me and more of HIM.
"Whether therefore ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31
4/6/11
Oh the things I miss
Lately it seems that when I stand still... I think about all the things and people I'm missing back home. The Bible tells us that we NEED to be still and know that HE is God. So what should I do when my heart is heavy from missing things from back home? Ask the Lord for His help...because He told us to ask Him and also that He would not give us too much that we couldn't bear. This time apart will make our eventual time together sweeter. One doesn't really realize how much you miss something or someone until you can't have it. Okay, so here is what I'm missing in no particular order:
1.My family- shopping with my mom and sister, seeing and hugging nieces and nephews almost anytime I wanted. Having them so close.
2. Friends- especially my church friends. Especially my sweet friends Robin & Anita- no matter how many times we came back from the road, we could always pick up where we left off.
3. My automatic Ford Taurus- I haven't driven since AUgust of last year. I reallyhate... dislike learning to drive a manual vehicle.
4. Sunday School for ME- I'm wondering if I will ever understand enough Croatian to be fed.
5. Singing in English- I have forgotten alot of the Hymns in English or either mix up the verses.
Well, I could probably go on but I won't. I need to get busy with life here is Croatia. It really is nice here and God has been good. I know that our separation from America will only be for a little while. (:
1.My family- shopping with my mom and sister, seeing and hugging nieces and nephews almost anytime I wanted. Having them so close.
2. Friends- especially my church friends. Especially my sweet friends Robin & Anita- no matter how many times we came back from the road, we could always pick up where we left off.
3. My automatic Ford Taurus- I haven't driven since AUgust of last year. I really
4. Sunday School for ME- I'm wondering if I will ever understand enough Croatian to be fed.
5. Singing in English- I have forgotten alot of the Hymns in English or either mix up the verses.
Well, I could probably go on but I won't. I need to get busy with life here is Croatia. It really is nice here and God has been good. I know that our separation from America will only be for a little while. (:
3/22/11
Won't You be my Neighbor
We couldn't have been more blessed with the best neighbors in Croatia. Not only do they speak English... they are also friendly and very helpful when we are in need. The kids are slowly making friends in our neighborhood, sadly though we mainly have big boys on our street. No girls for Erin and Ally to play with and no "little guys" for Noah. :(
However, last week a little boy by the name of Matej saw us in the driveway and said "hi". He is about 8 years old and very sweet. He came to our house about three days in a row to play! Poor guy must be bored with just grandpa at home. He didn't care that he was playing with girls, he was just glad to have company! LOL
Today our neighbor across the street, Zlatko, said that his son wanted to come over and meet our kids. He speaks good English and..... ummm..... is 12 years old! Well, our oldest GIRL is only 9!! He was very nice though, he and his dad came over and brought us chocolate. The kids played Creationary (Noah calls is Croatianary). I think they had fun, but I think he realized playing with girls is no fun.
Oh well, it sure is fun meeting new folks here and trying to be witnesses of Him. I think that Zlatko is really interested in what we are doing here in Croatia. Before he left he asked us what our plans were while we are here. Kevin got to tell him a little of what we are currently doing. I'm convinced that missions is ministering to people one by one and building strong, trusting relationships. Zlatko is in need of a friend, I'm glad that Kevin can be his friend. He has already asked Kevin if He wants to go biking.
Well, this is enough for tonight. We are hosting an evangelist next week in our home and I need to be busy getting things ready for him. Also Easter is just around the corner and there are things I want to do for the Gypsy kids. We are also planning an Easter Egg Hunt for our neighbor kids at our house. So lots to do and running out or time. Happy Spring, it's beautiful in our "neck of the woods".
However, last week a little boy by the name of Matej saw us in the driveway and said "hi". He is about 8 years old and very sweet. He came to our house about three days in a row to play! Poor guy must be bored with just grandpa at home. He didn't care that he was playing with girls, he was just glad to have company! LOL
Today our neighbor across the street, Zlatko, said that his son wanted to come over and meet our kids. He speaks good English and..... ummm..... is 12 years old! Well, our oldest GIRL is only 9!! He was very nice though, he and his dad came over and brought us chocolate. The kids played Creationary (Noah calls is Croatianary). I think they had fun, but I think he realized playing with girls is no fun.
Oh well, it sure is fun meeting new folks here and trying to be witnesses of Him. I think that Zlatko is really interested in what we are doing here in Croatia. Before he left he asked us what our plans were while we are here. Kevin got to tell him a little of what we are currently doing. I'm convinced that missions is ministering to people one by one and building strong, trusting relationships. Zlatko is in need of a friend, I'm glad that Kevin can be his friend. He has already asked Kevin if He wants to go biking.
Well, this is enough for tonight. We are hosting an evangelist next week in our home and I need to be busy getting things ready for him. Also Easter is just around the corner and there are things I want to do for the Gypsy kids. We are also planning an Easter Egg Hunt for our neighbor kids at our house. So lots to do and running out or time. Happy Spring, it's beautiful in our "neck of the woods".
3/19/11
A Wonderful Day in Zagreb
Today our church went to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia to pass out tracts and also John & Romans booklets. This was the first time our kids have ever done anything like this. My girls were a bit shy in the beginning asking people to take the booklets. As the day went on they got a little braver. I told them that the Lord would be happy in how many OR how few they gave out. NUMBERS is not important. What is important is that the Word of God was put into many Croatians hands by ALL of our team.
Ally told me when it was over,"This is much harder than my math class!" I would have to agree. Many people don't want to hear about the Gospel. Lots of people refused the Gospel today and many told us they were Catholic. What remains is that they are still lost. One lady told me today in English that she is a faithful Catholic and has 3 Bibles at home. This is so sad tha she has the Word, but has probably never read of how she can be saved. I told one lady today that being a Baptist or a Catholic didn't matter as far as Heaven was concerned. It is the relationship that we have with Jesus Christ by putting our faith and trust in Him.
Our day ended with a trip to the Zagreb Zoo. The kids loved it and it brought back memories for Kevin and I of when we came over on our survey trip 5 years ago.
Ally told me when it was over,"This is much harder than my math class!" I would have to agree. Many people don't want to hear about the Gospel. Lots of people refused the Gospel today and many told us they were Catholic. What remains is that they are still lost. One lady told me today in English that she is a faithful Catholic and has 3 Bibles at home. This is so sad tha she has the Word, but has probably never read of how she can be saved. I told one lady today that being a Baptist or a Catholic didn't matter as far as Heaven was concerned. It is the relationship that we have with Jesus Christ by putting our faith and trust in Him.
Our day ended with a trip to the Zagreb Zoo. The kids loved it and it brought back memories for Kevin and I of when we came over on our survey trip 5 years ago.
2/27/11
A Great Lord's Day
The temperatures were a bit cold on this flurryish Sunday morning, but our hearts were quickly warmed with wonderful singing and preaching from God's Word. I kept the younger ones today in the nursery today and realized that I need to learn this language quickly. They love to tell me "They don't understand English.", especially when they aren't listening. Kids are so smart.
The children this afternoon were a bit wild n wooly. They charged into church with 20 minutes to spare and (possibly get into trouble). Next thing I know big foam puzzle pieces are being slung everywhere.
I bet they were a bit surprised when my usually "quiet" self came in there and told them to pick up every piece right that minute. Most of them knew better!!!! I know they were laughing at my English. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment around here.
The children this afternoon were a bit wild n wooly. They charged into church with 20 minutes to spare and (possibly get into trouble). Next thing I know big foam puzzle pieces are being slung everywhere.
I bet they were a bit surprised when my usually "quiet" self came in there and told them to pick up every piece right that minute. Most of them knew better!!!! I know they were laughing at my English. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment around here.
2/18/11
More than Wonderful!
I've been singing this song all week. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I do and that He is more than wonderful to you. Blesings. :)
It's Official
We have officially been in Croatia 6 months today. I don't know where the time has gone. Before you know it, we will be a few years in and then getting ready for a furlough.
It's amazing how God is working through us... a team of Texans, Georgians, a Jersey Girl, and the only Virginian (me). Praise the Lord... Great things He hath done. I am looking forward to the next 6 months here in Croatia and praying that God will use our family for His glory.
It's amazing how God is working through us... a team of Texans, Georgians, a Jersey Girl, and the only Virginian (me). Praise the Lord... Great things He hath done. I am looking forward to the next 6 months here in Croatia and praying that God will use our family for His glory.
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