So it has been a while since we have jotted down anything on our blog. And right now I need some therapy. So here it is.
Israel Israel Israel. That is all that has been running through any Friend Ships crew head since August 2nd when they made the announcement we were heading for Israel in two weeks. As of today it has been four. We have been working long hours with little time off. We are tired and exhausted. But for me these are nothing compared to my anxiousness. Jesus says be anxious for nothing in all things bring your supplications and requestion to the Lord with thanksgiving . . . . (I don't think I got most of the scripture right but I hope you get the point)
So why am I anxious because Joel and I still do not know if we are going to Israel or not. If the ship leaves before we get our immagration interview which is Sept 6 a week from today then we won't go if the ship is held up we go.
Back and forth back and forth.
Plus on top of this Joel and I have responsiblities for the mission trip. Joel has more than I but I seem to stress out a bit more than he does. He is arranging the cargo that will be leaving for Israel. Very hands on!!! I don't know all of his Job but he works a lot later than I do. I have been procuring to get food for the voyage. This is stressful to me because it is parishable foods that we need at the last moment but the companies need time to order the food in advance . . . so we think we are leaving this day we order the food in advance and then we don't leave on that day. Yikes. Plus all the extra running around to get items that departments need for the voyage.
Joel and I have recently become sick. I gave it to Joel. Poor Joel. I was in bed all day yesterday, didn't feel that good today but there is too much to do.
Sorry if words, sentences, phrases are choppy I am tired and not thinking straight. So that is Joels and my life in a nut shell these past few weeks. Pray that we will be less anxious. We really want to go but God does not with hold any Good thing from those that love Him.
Love ya'll very much.
Blessings,
The Butlers
2 comments:
Thanks for the post, Dess. Nice to hear from you. You guys are in our prayers. An important time for you, we know. God is good. He'll bless you one way or another. He always does. (Though sometimes he screws you over a bit too. It's all good.)
We'll be praying for health too, guys. And I don't think God screw you over but I do think he has an odd sense of humour.
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