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Mom is doing well, at home where Dad and Sister One were taking care of her after surgery. Here’s a morbid thought: Before appendectamies, people died of appendicitis. Makes you thankful…
Today went pretty well, about a 8.2. I started searching for Ukrainian documents that will be useful for the church in Ternopil. The problem is I don’t read Ukrainian (though the Cyrillic alphabet is not a mystery any more). If the word has the same stem as the English word (or French), I can often figure it out. My search took me through 12 large boxes of Father-in-law’s correspondence. Quite an adventure. I found some documents, but pretty sure they’re not the right ones.
Then I studied the Bible with S. and A. They have many challenges in life, but A. told me the studies were doing them much good and they loved learning about God’s will in his world.
After some more searching in the afternoon, Wife and I visited with our elderly neighbor who comes to church. We had a good talk. It is tough when your health takes a dive, the husband’s in a Home, and life’s not finishing how you’d like. But she displayed so much trust in us while sharing with Wife and me. And at 85, her faith is still growing.
September 24th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Always hated it when my parents were ill and we were so far away. Glad to know Sue is better.
September 25th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Glad your Mom is doing well. “85 with growing faith.” It isn’t just kids that can teach us.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
So glad your Mom’s doing okay.
Understanding a foreign language, or even being able to figure out some words, is beyond me. I did learn shorthand in high school!
That 85-year-old lady with a growing faith is an inspiration. God bless her.
September 25th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I’m always so impressed with elderly people who still look to learn something more from God. Their faith is such an encouragement to me.
It was good to have your sister here. I love that girl!
love to you all!
September 25th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
I am happy too that your mom is doing better.
As for your neighbor, that must be tough not being able to help the one you love.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Just a thought about 85 year-olds: one of greatest encouragers is our sister in Christ, Willemien, who is 85 and came to Christ when she was well into her 70’s! What a mighty God we have!