Homesick Nona

I am not so much homesick for Oregon as I am homesick for family and friends  I have a wonderful Sri Lankan family but I miss my girls and the grandchildren.  I have great friends here but miss my friends, Linda and Sharon.  It is amazing to me that God in HIS infinite wisdom put within mankind a need for companionship.  The relationships HE has built in our lives are the most meaningful and lasting.  There is nothing that compares to HIS great love in our lives, but there is also the treasure of the love of family and friends that HE provides for us.  We are living in a little apartment above one of God's most faithful servants and our lives are being enriched by the Spiritual impartation we are receiving on a daily basis.  We have the privilege of sitting down one on one with the man of faith and discussing the life of a true follower of Jesus Christ.  The "we" in my thoughts is my faithful husband and myself.  Popa is truly a man of faith and his faith is growing as he sits and talks with Pastor Colton.  May we faithfully live out the truths we are receiving.  I pray God bless you and keep you and cause HIS face to shine upon you! As always with my love, NONA

Distant Nona

It is November 5th here in Sri Lanka. November 4th at home in America and the day of our National Election for President. I just listened to a very honorable man give a very honorable concession speech which honors our new President. It is needful that all Americans be respectful and prayerful regarding our newest President. He faces many challenges ahead. God is ultimately in control and it is the thought of man that he, in his humanity, can somehow circumvent the purposes of God upon the earth today that are folly. I believe God will respond to the prayers of his people whenever they humble themselves and call upon HIS marvelous name. I want to encourage each of you to place your complete trust in a loving heavenly Father who is always present to help. Take heart dear ones, we are not alone. The Almighty Maker of Heaven and Earth is with us and thus we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus, HIS beloved Son! Life is really about our perspective and I am finding out that if I want my reality to change I must change my perspective. More later from this beautiful isle. Be blessed in your coming in and your going out. NONA