Dear Elizabeth,
This morning, I am up very
early as I cannot seem to sleep. While I have adjusted to the time zone here in
Rajamundry, I just woke up at 3:30 am and could not seem to fall back asleep. I
sat up in bed and began to journal for a while and to read. And now around 5:30, I am hearing the
birds outside greeting the day. I
think of you when I hear the birds because of the early spring runs that we did
together when you tuned my ears to hear the birds back in Seattle. I had not
even noticed them, but when you remarked on how loud they were, I began to pick
up on their sounds. I am praying
for you right now from my little corner of the world in India for you as you
are settling into life in Malawi for the birds to greet you this morning with
their songs. May God give you an awareness of his mercies and goodness today.
Much love to you, my
friend…
Love,
Emily
p.s. and of course… hugs
and kisses to Bill, Liam and Micah too!
email from Elizabeth:
ReplyDeleteI had my first really good night of sleep last night. Yay! The birds are so vociferous here and I now think of YOU ( :
I so enjoyed reading your blog and also the message about Tinas response ( : There is a part of me that feels so inadequate, I have been here for the same time you were in India and have felt only a sense of inadequacy and sadness. There is so much that feels hopeless here medically. I know that God has brought me here, there is no doubt about that but I just need to figure out how to love each individual and take good care of them medically knowing that the chance that their life will be significantly shortened because of the inadequate system.
Running has been okay… I have gone 4 times now with other people, short and slow but at least I am running. I am really trying not to think about you. It makes me too weepy. (Perhaps that is why I have not written more.)
I would love to Skype soon. Let me know when you are home and settled.
i miss you so much dear chosen sister,
EH