Sunday, July 24, 2016

Learning to Lean

I am trying to not let July slip by without a post!  We have been having issues with our computer which makes posting a little bit difficult.  However, even if the computer would have been working, I am not sure that I would have managed a post . . . to be honest!

I realized the other day that we haven't written since my family left at the end of May.  What in the world have we been doing since then???

We have been learning.  

Learning what it means to live here long-term.

Learning what it means to say 'good-bye' to friends.

Learning what it means to renew your passport at the US Embassy.

Learning what it means to host and take care of lots of different people.

Learning what it means to really honor the Sabbath.

Learning what it takes to become a resident here.

Learning what it means to live in community.

Learning what it takes to support a friend when a parent passes away.

Learning what it means to have things break . . . and only the internet to help you fix them.

Learning what it means to open a hospital.

Learning what it means when it really is time for your oldest to leave the 'nest'.


As a homeschool mom, I have always been on the "teach them to love learning" bandwagon. I still think that is a great idea. . . for my kids!  I would really like to just 'coast' for a while.  My brain is tired.  Does it sound like I am whining??

Ok, well, maybe I am.

Just for a minute.

I have also been learning that I need to keep my eyes fixed on the One who holds all of this stuff in the palm of His hand.  I have been learning to sit at His feet like Mary instead of always doing like Martha.

If my eyes stray for just a minute . . . well, you just saw what happens.  It isn't pretty.

I have learned that I need Him to do any of this stuff.  I need Him to direct my steps so I don't feel overwhelmed.  I need Him because I want to feel His peace and not anxiety.  He is so faithful.

We leave for Mexico tomorrow.  Part of living here means renewing our tourist VISA every 90 days by either paying for an extension or leaving the country for 72 hours.  We can only do one extension each 90 days so it is time to leave to reset the VISA.

There is so much to do here and we will be gone for 4 days . . .  Lord, use this time to refresh us and renew us.

Our oldest is not going with us.  This leaving the nest stuff is harder than it looks . . . Lord, speak to his heart and direct His steps.  He is Yours.

I am also learning to lean.


"Earth has no words that can convey the holy calm of a soul leaning on Jesus."
 - C.H. Spurgeon