Al, Part 4
Al,
Thank you for your email and prayers! I really love receiving your updates. It's so encouraging for me to receive them! Thank you for praying for me. Although it was a short sleep, I have felt rested all day. I'm glad to have a night at home so I can catch up on chores and get ready for the retreat.
Oh yeah, there's no internet connection unless I pay at the retreat centre. I leave at 7 AM tomorrow and won't come back until Friday afternoon (Saturday while you sleep). When I come back from the retreat on Friday afternoon, I will check my emails before I go to small group. Please keep emailing because I do want to hear from you and I'll get it very shortly.
Kevin is driving Sharon and I to the retreat centre from work. I'll be emceeing the games on Thursday. If you remember, please pray for peace for me as I embark on an unknown place and driving for a 1 1/2 hour trip (hopefully that or shorter). Please pray for good digestion and against clausterphobia and panic attacks as I sit in meetings and drive there/back. And please pray that I get to and back from Barrie as well as small group safely.
How is the food? Any specific prayer requests besides the sleep?
I have definitely been praying for you! Peter B. (lawyer/producer guy) said he was praying for you so I added him to your prayer list. Usually, I feel prompted to pray for another specific team member while I pray for you. So, I'm also praying for the team in a round-about way. This verse is what I'm claiming for you, "'And these signs will follow those who believe. In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.'" Mark 16:17-18 It's not just words in the Bible that Jesus spoke, but it's a lifestyle into which you were born. Paraphrased 'In Jesus's name, Allan will cast out demons, speak in new tongues. Allan will take up serpents, if he drinks/eats anything deadly, it will be no means hurt him; Allan will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.' I also see you sleeping in armour. I pray that it stays on you all the time, even as you sleep at night!
Have a really great next couple of days! I will, too! We will touch base in less than 48 hours. OH, and another thing...if you get a chance, please email a prayer letter to me addressed to your intercessors. I will forward your update to them. They may appreciate hearing from you directly regarding your updates, praise & prayer items. I have been quoting you, but they'll get a better sense of how things are going by experiencing your stories firsthand. I've been hesistant to forward the emails or large portions of the emails to them because they're interlaced with personal stuff (Which I love!!) Just a thought if you have time. If you don't, don't worry about it at all!!
Anyway, I hope we can have contact when you're in Lanavlla. I know someone who was in YWAM but at another mission training centre in South America, I think, and she rarely was able to use to the internet. Anyway, I hope I can still contact you next week. It would be good to still touch base through email and this blog. Either way, I will keep you in my prayers.
You're the best husband ever!!! I am so lucky and blessed to be married to you!!! You are so wonderful, Allan! I remember all the wonderful things I love about you and why I married you! I am soooo in love with you. I can't wait to see you when you get back.
I'm feeling much better, today, so I think I've recovered now. (HOPEFULLY!) So, I don't see any problems in meeting you at the airport. Looking forward to that reunion. The weather forcast says it will be a balmy 0 degrees!;) Hey, that's balmy compared to the temperatures we're experiencing now. I can't complain though because I just didn't want to drive through flurries. It should be okay driving for this week and next week!! Only Saturday night may be yucky driving conditions but I won't have to go anywhere.
For your entertainment since I'll be gone two days....
5 Things I've Learned while Al is away...
5. The definition of "helper" as used in Hebrews 13:6 is from the Greek word Boe "A cry for help" and theo "to run". Boehos is one who comes running when we cry for help. The Lord describes the Lord as poised and ready to rush to the relief of His oppressed children when they shout for His assistance. (Spirit-filled Life Bible, page 1889)
4. LB still gives good cuddles.
3. I can do all the housework and chores on my own.
2. Rice can be left in the fridge for at least 5-7 days (when did we last make rice?) and still be good.
1. A queen size bed is meant for one.
Hee! Hee! Some humour in there for you! I do miss you!!
Love you lots and lots,
Jo
Thank you for your email and prayers! I really love receiving your updates. It's so encouraging for me to receive them! Thank you for praying for me. Although it was a short sleep, I have felt rested all day. I'm glad to have a night at home so I can catch up on chores and get ready for the retreat.
Oh yeah, there's no internet connection unless I pay at the retreat centre. I leave at 7 AM tomorrow and won't come back until Friday afternoon (Saturday while you sleep). When I come back from the retreat on Friday afternoon, I will check my emails before I go to small group. Please keep emailing because I do want to hear from you and I'll get it very shortly.
Kevin is driving Sharon and I to the retreat centre from work. I'll be emceeing the games on Thursday. If you remember, please pray for peace for me as I embark on an unknown place and driving for a 1 1/2 hour trip (hopefully that or shorter). Please pray for good digestion and against clausterphobia and panic attacks as I sit in meetings and drive there/back. And please pray that I get to and back from Barrie as well as small group safely.
How is the food? Any specific prayer requests besides the sleep?
I have definitely been praying for you! Peter B. (lawyer/producer guy) said he was praying for you so I added him to your prayer list. Usually, I feel prompted to pray for another specific team member while I pray for you. So, I'm also praying for the team in a round-about way. This verse is what I'm claiming for you, "'And these signs will follow those who believe. In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.'" Mark 16:17-18 It's not just words in the Bible that Jesus spoke, but it's a lifestyle into which you were born. Paraphrased 'In Jesus's name, Allan will cast out demons, speak in new tongues. Allan will take up serpents, if he drinks/eats anything deadly, it will be no means hurt him; Allan will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.' I also see you sleeping in armour. I pray that it stays on you all the time, even as you sleep at night!
Have a really great next couple of days! I will, too! We will touch base in less than 48 hours. OH, and another thing...if you get a chance, please email a prayer letter to me addressed to your intercessors. I will forward your update to them. They may appreciate hearing from you directly regarding your updates, praise & prayer items. I have been quoting you, but they'll get a better sense of how things are going by experiencing your stories firsthand. I've been hesistant to forward the emails or large portions of the emails to them because they're interlaced with personal stuff (Which I love!!) Just a thought if you have time. If you don't, don't worry about it at all!!
Anyway, I hope we can have contact when you're in Lanavlla. I know someone who was in YWAM but at another mission training centre in South America, I think, and she rarely was able to use to the internet. Anyway, I hope I can still contact you next week. It would be good to still touch base through email and this blog. Either way, I will keep you in my prayers.
You're the best husband ever!!! I am so lucky and blessed to be married to you!!! You are so wonderful, Allan! I remember all the wonderful things I love about you and why I married you! I am soooo in love with you. I can't wait to see you when you get back.
I'm feeling much better, today, so I think I've recovered now. (HOPEFULLY!) So, I don't see any problems in meeting you at the airport. Looking forward to that reunion. The weather forcast says it will be a balmy 0 degrees!;) Hey, that's balmy compared to the temperatures we're experiencing now. I can't complain though because I just didn't want to drive through flurries. It should be okay driving for this week and next week!! Only Saturday night may be yucky driving conditions but I won't have to go anywhere.
For your entertainment since I'll be gone two days....
5 Things I've Learned while Al is away...
5. The definition of "helper" as used in Hebrews 13:6 is from the Greek word Boe "A cry for help" and theo "to run". Boehos is one who comes running when we cry for help. The Lord describes the Lord as poised and ready to rush to the relief of His oppressed children when they shout for His assistance. (Spirit-filled Life Bible, page 1889)
4. LB still gives good cuddles.
3. I can do all the housework and chores on my own.
2. Rice can be left in the fridge for at least 5-7 days (when did we last make rice?) and still be good.
1. A queen size bed is meant for one.
Hee! Hee! Some humour in there for you! I do miss you!!
Love you lots and lots,
Jo
1 Comments:
At 9:19 p.m.,
Polar Bear said…
Yuki,
You're so lucky to have Al. What a wonderful relationship you two have.
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