herkimer himenshimer
As the fish n chips settles in my stomach, thoughts churn in my head. I had to endure a lunch conversation that is the type that shatters dreams and causes a reality check on my ideals. Bill told me to write horrible things about how mean he is to me, because he thought he upset me...But it wasn't really that bad, just deep questioning and thinking, and yeah it made me uncomfortable, but the Gospel does that sometimes...and I don't often have people getting that deep into my consciousness and questioning me about what I think, how I live, etc. So it's good for me. He's been a pre-marriage counselor for many people, and though I'm not at that stage (ha, not even close), His words and questions help as part of the process, get me thinking and evaluating my heart and actions and expectations.ANYWAY!!!! :-) Can't believe that I have now just over 2 days left on my vacation. It's been a time of great joy and gladness and enjoyment of people I love in the Lord, time spent thinking and growing and learning more, time of rest and activity and rambling through the Peak District-amazing countryside of England, and time of enjoying the culture of this land, and the daily rain and sun!
So I'll be on my way soon again, sad as always to go, but having grown and changed even through the many blessings of God through His people, His Word, and His Spirit at work in my heart. So thankful, and also looking forward to seeing friends and family and yes, even co-workers :-) in a few days time. How much that is packed into so short a time!!!!
posted by FaithChristine @ 10:22
3 Comments:
Many things brought me joy as I read your latest blog...
"Herkimer"...hee hee. Gotta get that hotel photographed for him!
"Fish n chips"...ah yes, you're in England a'right!
lunch with Bill and him asking his classic "Bill Bode" hard questions...and his kindness and concern afterwards about having hurt you. Truly a unique blend of toughness and tenderness in that man...praise God for him!
"rambling through the Peak District"....I do not pretend to know the extent of the joy such rambles brought you, but I recall the joy it brought me...and I feel it and relive it...and have all the more joy at the thought of you having it again. Praise God for His amazing creation! I hope there's a place like that in the new kingdom.
Enjoy your last two days. I can't wait to see you when you return!
Hey, I'm writing this with a sinus infection/flu/something or other racking my body, so completely disregard the blah-ness... which may mean the whole post, but I couldn't help replying.
I'm so glad. And that's a very blah phrase to describe my feelings, but it's the best I can summon at the mo. About your talk with Bill, time in the Peaks, overall tenor of your trip--glad, glad, glad, glad.
(Hey, remember the musical group called Glad? I bet you do, you little daughter of a Christian D.J.)
Are you really flying back in two days? Man, time got sucked through a vacuum hose.
Glad the quality didn't!
And, on a final note: Scott got booted off AI. Oh yeah, baby. (I didn't watch it, of course, but I checked up on it online--does that count in the boycott? Oops...)
P.S. If you haven't eaten a crumpet for me yet (do I mean crumpet? The English muffiny sort of things. Yeah. My memory's failing me.) then DO IT, and what are you waiting for? And, if at all possible, smear some ASDA brand strawberry jam on it. Heck yeah.
P.P.S. Is this the longest comment ever posted on a blog?
You'll have to fill me in on what herkimer himenshimer means. :)
Are you filling your suitcase with food from England?
Have a nice trip home....hopefully, you won't sit next to someone who keeps their light on the whole time.
Love you!
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