As I prepared for this trip to Asia I have had so many feelings, but one that is stronger than the others: SADNESS!!
I will miss my family, my friends, my doggies and the "comforts" of home.
It has brought me back to Acts when Paul & Barnabas are first called upon God to pick up their current "comforts" , put them aside and pick up His mission.
(This happened right after they saw Peter's miraculous escape from prison.)
HOW DID THESE MEN FEEL?
I am sure they were scared, anxious, worried, frustrated and maybe just a little scared. BUT, I think Acts 13:4 gives us a hint as to where they found the strength & comfort to throw aside the comforts of the world and stand firm in the greatest comforter of all. Barnabas & Paul traveled with the HOLY SPIRT!
And wouldn't you know it...on their first stop (Acts 13:9), He showed up!
My Prayer
Lord, I pray that you send your Holy Spirit down on me to protect and guide me on these travels. Let me recognize and see your work without the "comforts" of home to blur my view.
AMEN!
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Hey Amie!
Yep, of course I'm the first to post on your blog site because I'm supposed to be writing a paper that was due last night, and really don't care to be writing it. Pretty cool travel companion you got there (we'll refer to him as HS). Tell HS I said hello, and anytime he wants to head back to Charleston we could use him around here also...
Maile's party was fun yesterday, but we missed having you there. Ollie did a great job representing. I think Meredith had the party at a horse barn for a reason. We all know about her little "smell" problem, but she pretty much just blended in with the horses-great tactical move. She could crop dust all day and no one would notice. Hope that you got some sleep. Love ya and talk to you soon.
Courtney
Hey sweety,
I figured I let your BFF be the first one to post ...
Cool that you figured it out how to add the picture.
Well yeah, I guess I represented at Maile's party ... hope she liked the Polly Pockets stretch limo that we gave her. Not sure, since I have not heard anything further from Meredith or Kendal.
Hopefully I will talk to you later on. Love ya ...
Ollibear
Hey Amie-- whats up!! I just got your blog and it looks great. I am happy you landed safe and sound-- and I prayed that you would feel the comfort of home in your hotel room-- and this blog should help you some.
Maile's party went really well-- We actually did not open the rest of the gifts until this afternoon around 4-- just too much stuff to sort thru. She loved the stretch car and played with until small group. Thank you-- she is going to write her cards tomorrow night. So, sorry oliver-- we just really opened them today.
Things with the house are progressing and looking positive. The bank thing worked itself out and we are free to finish-- I think i told you about it.
I will look forward to your next posting.......who is HS? and i think its sweet you and court are BFF's.....
May you feel His blessing as you seek to glorify Him on your trip-- and may you feel His peace upon you as you begin and end each day with Him in mind. I pray that you are strengthened and encouraged on Monday. Love you more than you know and I miss you Amie!! take care, m
Happy Monday! (is there such thing?)
I think it's been Monday where you are for 13 hours now... Hope you're enjoying supper. Back to work today... "I'm back in the saddle again". Do you know that song? I think they played it when Tom Hanks started dating again in "Sleepless in Seattle"... anyway. This is the kind of stuff you're supposed to write on a blog, right? bff.. thinking about you, praying for you...
Love you. Courtney
Meredith-HS is Holy Spirit. I was referring to her blog the first day.
Hey Sweetie,
I called Daddy this morning and gave him this website...Hoping that he'll be able to send you a note. Talked to Oliver this morning..he's doing ok..said he misses you..the puppies too. We are leaving for our Florida trip March 9th. Oliver asked me if we'd want to stop and see you guys on our way home (March 18th). Hope things are going well for you. Things are busy at work. Daddy & I finished our upholstery class..want anything done? HaHa. Take care. Love you, Mom
Hi Mrs. Heath.
I have a couple of things you can upholster if you need some practice. Just let me know when you're going to be in town!
Take Care,
Courtney
Came across your blog today and really liked how you compared your current journey to that of Paul & Barnabas and the giving up of your "comforts."
May the Lord, Jesus Christ be with you as He was with them...
Hi Amie, it's your Dad. Only took me a week to get to the end of all this and figure out how to send you a note. Just call me the cyber king. Miss you a lot and of course as always I am very proud of my girl and what she does. Pictures are great. Hope things are going well. We are getting excited about being off next week. Talked to aunt Maude and Patty today. They and theirs are all doing well. They said to tell you hello and they love you. I am going to close for now. Love you very much and pray for your safe travels always. Don't talk to strangers.(ha ha) Love Daddy.
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