Can I just say that the beauty of this country is stunning.
Due to the bureaucracy it took us two days to get her stuff out of air cargo, but now basically her house is all set up, and I’ll be leaving tomorrow to back to Amman.
It’ll be sad to leave her here because I consider her to be such a close friend and care a lot about her. However, I’m really excited for her new life that will begin here. It’ll be great to see to see what fabulous things happens through the years as a result of her life…
Today we’re going to go to the beach – it’s my first time at the Mediterranean, and it looks like a cloudy day. I’m not going to complain though, just the fact that we get to go at all is nice. Today is our day of exploring a bit more now that we have a rental car to jet around in.
Last night we spent the evening hanging out, lounging around eating chicken, rice soup and watching Season 3 of Alias, yet again. It’s become quite like an obsession.
Just thought I’d let the world know… 41 days til I return to the states….
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- @jeffreine that bridge gives me chills
- @jeffreine yep! and watched tv ... I'm pretty sure every night should end like that
- @soccerhaus it was pretty hilarious... then another couple came in and started making out too.. it never ended
May 5th, 2005 at 7:19 pm
Um, Lake Michigan was very, very cold today. But pretty!
May 5th, 2005 at 1:16 pm
Hi Esther– Just taking some time to catch up on your last few blogs. The refugee camp piece was really convicting and you are so right. The thing is we… I… really don’t want to see that because then I ‘do’ have to do something. I think Jesus got it right when he said in John 4 or 5 “lift up your eyes and look! the field is white and ready for harvest!” (meaning the crop was about to spoil going unpicked). God help.
The other thing I resonnated with was your friend’s comment about the worship. Nick Fatato, a pastor friend of mine in Boston, says, “Christians are the ones that ‘sing’ their lies”.
On a brighter note– I’m really happy you had a chance to experience a new area before leaving. I can only imagine how beautiful it is.
May 5th, 2005 at 12:37 pm
Someday I hope to make it to Tunisia…someone invited me to join them, perhaps someday…Enjoy your last day there! I look forward to your return to the states, I was thinking it would be great to have you visit us in Portland before we go to Jordan this summer whatcha think?…we’ll be in touch by email.
May 5th, 2005 at 12:05 pm
Is this an American friend that you’re traveling with?
May 5th, 2005 at 11:29 am
Happy 05-05-05! National Day of Prayer (theme: God shed his GRACE on thee). First ever GLOBAL Day of Prayer is on the 15th! Also…back to the “5″ thing….biblical signifance of 5 = divine grace. Have a blessed day!
May 5th, 2005 at 9:25 am
Took me second there cuz the last time you said 40 days, but I remembered from first grade how 40+1=…yeah yeah yeah. Happy swimming! I’m gonna touch Lake Michigan today so I don’t feel left out!
May 5th, 2005 at 5:00 am
thanks for the comment. i absolutely adore XA especially my campus. God is doing and already has done some amazing stuff.