I apologize for the scarcity in entries on this blog lately. I know they would be somewhat infrequent, but the last few weeks have amounted to a total standstill. This is owing to my unexpectedly contracting mono.
In December, following the close of the course I was leading this autumn, I fell ill with what has proved to be mono. My last two weeks in Maui before traveling were quite difficult and I am grateful for the Father's grace in that discouraging time. I was even concerned that I would have to cancel my trip to Asia, as I was not well enough to travel and a couple weeks had seen no change. Thankfully, I
improved substantially two days before traveling to the mainland to see my family for Christmas. The week of rest there saw continued recovery and last week I was strong enough to make the extended
flights to Asia.
Now I am in Asia, in a familiar city where I have often served, and have visited one of the teams we sent out. I have been delighted to find them fruitfully engaged in leading studies of the Word, teaching, and sharing the good news one on one. Encouraging them has been encouraging to me! They have departed to another location, and I am leaving tomorrow for Bangkok myself. I will be acquiring a visa for Myanmar, then heading there to visit my other team this weekend.
Please lift me up for continued recovery from mono. Although I typically walk a great deal in Asia, I am weak and easily winded which is difficult for getting around large cities- especially on a budget.
Please lift up my joints which have often been painfully stiff since I became sick. Also, lift up the request that there would be understanding from those around me. I don't look sick anymore, but am told that I will still require a LOT of rest if I am to fully recover. I am trying to minimize exertion, and I make sure to rest often. I will continue to do so despite my moving from country to country for a few more weeks.
Thank you for your care, support, and for lifting me up during this time.
In December, following the close of the course I was leading this autumn, I fell ill with what has proved to be mono. My last two weeks in Maui before traveling were quite difficult and I am grateful for the Father's grace in that discouraging time. I was even concerned that I would have to cancel my trip to Asia, as I was not well enough to travel and a couple weeks had seen no change. Thankfully, I
improved substantially two days before traveling to the mainland to see my family for Christmas. The week of rest there saw continued recovery and last week I was strong enough to make the extended
flights to Asia.
Now I am in Asia, in a familiar city where I have often served, and have visited one of the teams we sent out. I have been delighted to find them fruitfully engaged in leading studies of the Word, teaching, and sharing the good news one on one. Encouraging them has been encouraging to me! They have departed to another location, and I am leaving tomorrow for Bangkok myself. I will be acquiring a visa for Myanmar, then heading there to visit my other team this weekend.
Please lift me up for continued recovery from mono. Although I typically walk a great deal in Asia, I am weak and easily winded which is difficult for getting around large cities- especially on a budget.
Please lift up my joints which have often been painfully stiff since I became sick. Also, lift up the request that there would be understanding from those around me. I don't look sick anymore, but am told that I will still require a LOT of rest if I am to fully recover. I am trying to minimize exertion, and I make sure to rest often. I will continue to do so despite my moving from country to country for a few more weeks.
Thank you for your care, support, and for lifting me up during this time.
