As far as we are concerned, there is little excitement in the house when Daddy is gone, but one thing for sure is that we realize more deeply what he really means to all of us.\u00c2\u00a0 When the\u00c2\u00a0main character in our daily lives is suddenly overseas for a little while, and I am forced to stop revolving around him, I find myself spinning crazily for a little.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0But soon I right myself and realize that the true center of our life, Jesus Christ, is still right there where he always is, guiding me and keeping me.\u00c2\u00a0 PD is like the insulation around Him that warms me every day,\u00c2\u00a0giving tangible reality to our security in God.\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0When he leaves, it feels scary and cold for a little, until I simply mover closer to Jesus, and rest there until my dear one returns.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 I am so glad he can go and be a blessing to the missionaries and people in Honduras.\u00c2\u00a0 He took the time before he left to prepare some little gifts for his daughters, and made them each a card.\u00c2\u00a0 He placed them on the mantel the night before he left, with orders to wait until the next morning to open them.\u00c2\u00a0 He knew they would not see him like they usually do when they wake up, so this was something for them to look forward to.\u00c2\u00a0 They were up early of course.\u00c2\u00a0 Esther was tickled with her\u00c2\u00a0large pieces of drawing paper and four-colored pen.\u00c2\u00a0 She immediately had a sign about her baked goods for sale.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Jaime was equally tickled with her extra big crayons.\u00c2\u00a0 The cards were precious, and almost made mama cry.\u00c2\u00a0 I knew PD was very busy the day before he left, and it touched me that he took the time to do this for his girlies.\u00c2\u00a0 Even Megan got a jug of apple juice, her favorite!\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Our first day went pretty well, until suppertime came and then things felt really lonely.\u00c2\u00a0 Perhaps God knew we needed a little humor just then.\u00c2\u00a0 I asked Jaime to please ask the blessing.\u00c2\u00a0 She agreed heartily and we all bowed our heads.\u00c2\u00a0 There was a moment of silence, and then I looked up to see a priceless expression on her sweet face.\u00c2\u00a0 It was one of surprised amusement with a tinge of embarrassment as she said, “I almost said, ‘Giddyap’!”\u00c2\u00a0 We all howled with laughter and immediately felt better.\u00c2\u00a0 I am positive God has a wonderful sense of humor as often as He blesses us with opportunities to use ours.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n
We are excited about Grandama’s visit coming up in a few days, Lord willing.\u00c2\u00a0 It will help to pass the time for us.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 We wouldn’t mind the prayers of anyone who reads this and feels led to remember us to God.\u00c2\u00a0 We need stamina, creativity, and cheerful spirits in the days ahead.\u00c2\u00a0 And remember PD, too, as he helps finish up the clinic and Honduras and does some scouting and praying with the rest of his team.\u00c2\u00a0 Pray that he could “shelf us” enough to stay focused and be useful there.\u00c2\u00a0 I can’t imagine that he could be anything but a blessing to everyone he meets!\u00c2\u00a0 How we miss him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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