Robin's Missions

Hi everyone!

There are so many adventures and fun stories but life is not always easy- This week has been full of challenges and frustrations as well as joys and excitement. It all started with throwing my back out over the weekend-which I'm sure wasn't helped by riding for 4 hours in the car on the "roads" to get to the Lora and back. So, I'm dealing with that, yes, I'm taking care of myself and doing my exercises, I can move my neck and generally it is good. I'm just in the slow but steady wins the race mode-

Really, I think back issues would be enough for one week, but when it rains it pours- my watch got stolen (off of my wrist) and my computer got what we think is a virus and we're not sure it's fixable! YIKES! The temptation to take my computer and chuck it into the Yei River to have an extended vacation with the fishes was high--I'm thankful that it was only a nice dream in my head, but really I'm praying up a storm that it's fixable- It's amazing how much ministry is done with a computer, even in Sudan! I type up my Bible lessons and meeting notes, etc...much like a typical American church, only in the middle of Sudan! So please, pray with me for it to be fixed--or if you find yourself with a well working, spare laptop with great wireless capabilities that's gathering dust in your corner, I know a lot of people heading my way in June! ha!

It's really reminded me of God's faithfulness. God is just faithful and good when everything is perfect- His character is unchanging even when there are huge frustrations. He continues to reveal Himself and draw us near! How awesome! It would be so easy to miss the little moments of God's glory when seemingly big things make you want to tear out your hair! I moved into a new room yesterday and woke up with to the sound of singing birds (and one incredibly vocal rooster) and sunlight- I sat in MY reading chair (praise Jesus!) by the window and read my Bible. Wow, am I blessed. I got a chipote making lesson in the kitchen the other morning and attempted to sing the Arabic praise songs with some of my women. A friend brought me the biggest chocolate bar I've ever seen (sadly, I've already finished it...I did share... um, a little). I have an amazing community of believers of different nationalities around me. I have food on the table. I have shared a cup of tea and some laughter with the women I work with. I managed to be understood by the women in the Yei Bible study when the translator failed to show up. I have yet to be beaned be a falling mango from the warring tree. I have the ability to correspond with friends and family from Sudan! I have a Savoir that loves and cares for me! I could keep going but I think I might loose your attention! Overall, there are so many amazing things despite the frustrations; it's just putting it all in perspective!

This is why it's still been a wonderful week despite frustration. This is why I am still smiling in the hope our Lord Jesus Christ gives us. This is why I can't wait to see what the next moment, the next day, the next month has in store. I am not alone, I have an incredible Lord who is with me all of the way!

How has God been working in your life today?
Seriously, I want to know!

Much love!
Robin

P.S. I'm really excited to show off my home (my room) when all the visitors come for the big meeting in June-- Hopefully, I can figure out a way to serve tea! :) and coffee... it's really beginning to feel like a home! Now I just wish I had acrylic paints or some art from home to decorate with! :)