Week-end Thoughts!

It has been a long week. Popa had some doctor appointments and actually ended up at the surgery center one day to have an epidural injection, which helped with the low back pain. The eye doctor scheduled him for cataract surgery on April 28th. He has three appointments on Tuesday this week, I can't imagine we will get anything else done. My joints are achy and swollen again today. I hope this can be rememdied soon as I do not enjoy pain. The local grandsons are here today and their parents should be showing up any moment, I think they are ready for a change in venue and I am ready for a quiet nap. They are delightful little guys whom I love more than I ever imagined I could. Looking forward to some time with princess and her twin brothers next week after we go to Grants Pass to celebrate YaYa's husband's 60th birthday. It should be fun, good friends are hard to find these days and we are blessed to have several in our lives from years gone by. No real news, we had to make a trip north for an appointment on Friday, God is always faithful and our time was fruitful. Keep trusting Jesus, HE truly cares for each one of us. Nona

Nona's Thoughts Today April 9, 2008

I am a bit overwhelmed with the lack of purpose I feel now that I find myself home in Oregon. Popa and I are ernestly seeking the Lord for direction. We find ourselves truly dependent upon HIM, the maker of heaven and earth. How does one traverse these difficult waters of decision without God's leading? We are pressing into God with all we have and know HE has a plan that will satisfy the longing of our hearts. It has been a real joy to see our darling grandchildren and visit with our daughters and their hubbies. They want to see us fulfill all that God has for us and they are praying for wisdom and guidance. I once read that a missionary is only truly happy when they are in the "air" coming or going....it might be true!!!! Jesus is all together lovely and HIS ways are perfect. May you find yourselves leaning into HIM with all your being. HE will never leave you or forsake you. NONA

My thoughts are just my thoughts!

I cannot believe we have been home for five days. I must admit that the No Jet-lag pills we got from AAA really helped. I am still not completely turned around on this time thing but I am at least functioning to some degree. Someone asked me if my trip seemed surreal now that I am back home...the real problem is that life in Sri Lanka and even life in China had eternal purpose and I for one am not willing to return to life here in Oregon without that eternal purpose. God alone knows where I can best serve HIM and I want to find myself in that place very quickly. Popa and I have never been people who can sit on the sideline and let life go by; I do not believe that is God's plan for us now. Our last Sunday in Sri Lanka....Popa and I both got to share in People's Church it was wonderful to be able to minister God's word and to minister to his people. We anxiously await our return to the beautiful island and the people we love so much. In case, our friends next door to the flat are reading this blog, please email me....I forgot to get your email addresses. The American Nona of three Sri Lankan grandchildren.