This morning I got up early and got ready to tackle the day. I headed outside for a private walk around the perimeter of the backyard. I found a bench under a large tree and enjoyed sitting there, taking in the quietness and calmness of nature. I started singing and had a little time of spiritual renewal and worship. The words to “I Love You, Lord” really struck me this morning. I love singing, but I have to admit I was missing my singing buddies and harmony.
Mark and Nancy were in Berlin all day in, so the girls and I went for a walk, played dominoes, Wii Dance, and other games, and I ironed and ironed and ironed! J
For lunch, Nancy had made a delicious soup. I prayed before I began to eat and this time actually bowed my head (usually I pray in my head before I eat). The girls asked what I was doing so I told them and said I pray before every meal. They started laughing. I couldn’t figure out why they found that funny. Then Gloria asked me to pray again. At first I was hesitant to do so because I didn’t know if they were just wanting to mock prayer, so I made sure they really wanted me to and prayed again, out loud. A simple, but heartfelt prayer and then resumed eating. Helena translated the prayer for Gloria. They didn’t say much afterwards about it, but Gloria kept looking at me and saying “you pray?” I guess it made an impression on her. J
For dinner, we ate Burger King. When I opened the door for Mark and Nancy, I was greeted by Mark’s cousin from Spain. I didn’t know he was coming! J I like him though and he knows some English. We were going to watch a movie, but it got too late.
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