For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:8-11
This afternoon, we had dinner with our Land lady's family. It was very fun, entertaining, interesting, awkward, emotional... but I really enjoyed it! There was a lot going on, but it reminded me a lot of home anyway. There was about 20 people there. Our land lady made her grandson sit and talk to us for the first 45 min. He did very well! I'm sure he was bored! Then she wanted her other grandson to meet us, but he never showed up! lol Can't say as I blame him, their grandmother is not very tactful! But we are getting use to that too, there seems to be a lot of that around here! As we were eating dinner their little grandson (3) was sitting across from us and was just staring at me! His parents felt bad but we assured them we knew he was just fascinated with us! We are rather use to it, but it was pretty funny. They tried to get him to talk to us, but he was to shy. It cracked me up! But it was pretty neat to see the different culture, they are very affectionate!! Perhaps more emotional, at least then me! I think there were about 3 or 4 people crying during family conversation after dinner. But I think we are finally getting use to a lot of the differences I actually might miss the whole cheek kiss thing when I get back to the states. Maybe I will start a new trend..... :) not, there is certain things you just can't do in the states, and same goes for here. I think learning about the culture and people here has been one of my favorite parts of the trip! I'm so thankful for all the opportunity's that God has given us to get to know so many sweet, wonderful people.
It's still gorgeous and sunny....but I know the rain will come again, but I am enjoying it while it is here!
Natasha and I filled our evening with some challenging discussions, heartfelt sharing and mutual love and understanding. It is so awesome to be able to share and grow together. To learn each others weaknesses and strengths, to challenge and encourage each other. Natasha has been a great blessing to me! I thought it was pretty neat how we both picked something out of the sermon for each other. Or rather, God had something for both of us, and we were like an echo to each other....pay attention!! We were able to talk about it, and appreciate it. God has definitely used her in my life since I came here.
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