"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." Psalm 16:5-6


Ours is a story of what God can do with two silly teens, starting off with no clue;

And baby thrown in, just for good measure. We didn’t know that God would increase our treasure

With four added on in rapid succession, filling our lives with joy and hard lessons.


We’ve had our share of valleys and hills, of times of abundance, and unpaid bills.

We once thought success would bring us bliss; we’ve learned that loss does a better job of this,

As we lean on our Savior, Who always delivers, regardless of the size of our quiver.


Although we’re grateful for the times of ease, the hard times are useful for learning to please

Our Heavenly Father, learning to walk in His Truth, of which we often talk.

May the Lord help us humbly and faithfully serve, staying mindful that the next generation observes.


Prop up your feet and grab a cup of coffee or tea while I open up

The book of my life, without further ado, and narrate the musings of my heart to you.


Saturday, July 3, 2010

... In Which Craig Gets His Way


I held them in my hands yesterday. I'm referring to our plane tickets back to the States. I can still recall the first magazine ad that Craig ever showed me of the luxurious airline that is... Emirates. He got that twinkle in his eye that comes when he's pondering a "bucket list" item. I knew he'd eventually get his wish. He did, in fact, get to fly Emirates on a business trip in May.

One of the countless things I love about my man is that when he has a remarkable experience, he's eager to share it with the rest of us. So, he's arranged for us to take a brief detour through Dubai later this month when we move from Moçambique back to the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. What a guy!

These tickets represent many things for me. Here are just a few:

* Lunches and shopping trips with my mother

* Going to the farmer's market with my dad

* Bible study with friends in our home

* Braces (finally) for #3 child

* Resuming my running routine

* Lots of special time with my great-niece

* Mail delivery


They mean that I'll miss some things, too. For example:

- Spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean

- Hearing multiple languages on any given day, depending on where we go

- Wearing our very curly hair "au naturel" without giggles and smirks

- Beautiful mosaics interspersed about the city

- The people we've met

- The gorgeous beaches

- Regular trips to South Africa and Swaziland

- Safari drives

Perhaps we'll have another opportunity to live overseas in the future. I'm totally open to that. I look forward to the comfort and convenience that characterize American living; but I'm very thankful for the privilege of having spent a year in a unique country, learning a new language and having our perspective broadened in many ways.
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3 comments:

  1. Dayna,

    Have a safe trip home. It's been great reading about your Mozambique adventures.... :)

    Blessings on you and yours.

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  2. 1. We'll be praying for you as you move.
    2. Your very curly hair is awesome. =-)

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  3. Blessings during your move!! What a lovely post the best things about both places, Dayna you bring glory to God with your optimism and thankfulness!! God bless!

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