Well, this week was another great week that was full of surprises. Tirzah had a fever on and off all week as a result of some back teeth coming in. She was quite grumpy and sleepless at night. Many times I wondered if my sweet tempered red head would ever come back. The school week went well and flew by. Each day the kids seem to get a better grasp on their schedule and responsibilities. Our morning Bible times have continued to be a daily highlight for us all. We sing a few hymns, take prayer requests and pray, recite Philippians two, and Mike is teaching from Luke. Bimla and Ruth join us most mornings; which brings our number up to nine. They are also going through Philippians chapter two with us. Another highlight is reading a chapter or two from a missionary biography after lunch. I think we realized the pace that works for our family and our priorities and are making everything else fall in place around those.
Wednesday's Bible club was well attended with a few new children showing up. Ruth started a new series on the life of Christ. We tried to lay a foundation of the Creator and promised Deliverer before and now prayerfully the Holy Spirit will open their eyes that Jesus Christ, God Who came in flesh, is that One. We only have six weeks left with these precious children before ending for the year.
On Thursday Ami's family asked us to come for the Bible study even though they are working seven days a week right now to get their sugar can harvested on time. Julia ran a fever while we were there (she is still sick with a cold). God mercifully allowed me to have some Tylenol for her so she could be more comfortable on the floor until the study was finished. These kids' participation in the ministry amazes me sometimes.
Even though we arrived home late it took the kids awhile to settle down for bed. I, on the other hand, beat them all to bed. Tirzah could not sleep and Nathan and Abbie did all they could to get her to sleep so as not to disturb mom. It was priceless to see them working together, reading her books and getting her ready (after 10 pm). Nevertheless...Tirzah, Julia, and I were up at 3 am or so inhaling steam and taking Tylenol. Tonight I plan to pull a mattress into Tirzah and Nathan's room so I don't have to go back and forth down the hall.
Today Ruth, Tirzah, and Julia were waiting in the car outside the pharmacist when three Muslim ladies approached the car and began inquiring about the children. The ladies were very interested in these white children. They asked if we would come to their home and pray for their daughter in law. They believe someone has "put black magic on her" so she cannot conceive. The mother in law was wearing a berka (complete covering) and was accompanied by her deaf sister. She told us they fast and offer animal sacrifices every week. How our hearts went out especially to the deaf lady. How can they hear without a preacher?
Tonight Tirzah, Julia, Lazarus, and I stayed home and ate pancakes and watched an American Girl movie while everyone else went to Tanya and Laki's for dinner. Julia and Lazarus are playing Sorry now; so cute!
Today we saw a banner in town advertising a run tomorrow sponsored by the police force. No starting time was listed so we might miss it, but Lazarus, Mike, and I may give it a try. A lot will depend on Tirzah. This little gal is in so much pain. The only thing that seems to make her feel better is if I stand up and hold her. She is sleepy, but lying down puts so much pressure on her ear. I'm at the computer now and she just said "stand up, Mama."
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