thankful for...
it's true. I do. Sometimes I feel as though the world is closing in on me. as though I have no control and no capability of seeing past what is happening at that very, horrible, and scary moment. But then I remember that our Heavenly Father is good. and He loves me. and He would never give me more than I can handle. And this is always such a good reminder to me. that He has placed me here. in Sarospatak Hungary. for His good and beautiful purpose. and that as crazy as life seems sometimes it is good. and I am truly thankful for it. for everything He has blessed me with.
So let me shares just a few of these things of most recent. with some explanations.
- Caring and loving friends. here and there.
- A home church that puts its' sermons online.
- Thoughts and prayers from afar.
- A church that is becoming more and more like a home here.
- A soccer tournament and colleagues that are willing to let you play with them. mind you this was a men's tournament. only. except for me. : )
- Students who say "soccer star" and "futball master".
- Students who "have something up their sleeve" for your birthday.
- The beautiful nature of not knowing the same language but still being able to communicate with colleagues.
- Opportunities to share the most important thing in my life.
- A band from Holland that held worship in English. such an encouragement.
- Delicious Hungarian wine.
- For a patient and loving boyfriend.
- Things being fixed in the flat. hot showers. internet. and couch.
- Christmas music. and lights. and spirit.
But the thing I am most grateful for is what this season is all about. The reason for all the cheer and spirit, the Greatest Gift you and I could have ever received. Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
