Christmas. No different, no harder than any other day.
This morning, Holy Spirit reminded me of a book I got for my birthday a couple years ago. It's called Granny Brand. I had never heard of her. I still haven't, apart from her book.
So I took it off the shelf and flipped thru the pages until I found part 3, chapter 9.
Granny was a fiery, petite little Brit who was a missionary in India with her husband, Jesse, in the early 1900's. She was 30 yrs old.
In 1928, Jesse, died of black water fever.
Jesse's death was hard and she went thru insurmountable grief, but it did not deter her from the call of God on her life. She returned to England for a short time, but quickly found herself longing for India and her people there. Family and friends told her she was crazy; but all Granny wanted to do was get back to India.
This speaks volumes to my heart.
Before Cody and I met, God marked me. Cody is no longer by my side, but the marking remains. I will not turn back. And now, my heart longs to follow Jesus to the ends of the earth more than ever. Where will we go?
6 comments:
This speaks volumes to my heart to. There's a poem I often quote a few lines from. Those lines are
"So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, Instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...
That you really are strong
And you really do have worth -And you learn and learn...With every good-bye you learn."
Even though the poem is about broken relationships, with each goodbye of a friend, a pet, a job, a husband, a mother...we learn something about ourselves... a depth we didn't know existed...a depth that is filled with Jesus Himself.
Ouida
Anywhere the spirit says to go...go. And be blessed by the going.
Why, oh why, must I always cry? I KNEW God would take you back to the mission field to serve Him. I was waiting for this news from you. I also KNEW you would be obedient to His call on your life. Cody would be so proud of you. I am so proud of you and will continue to pray for you. Much love, Mama Boone
Oh I remember Granny! haha. Sitting on the beach, basking in the sun reading Granny Brand. Oh how I miss you Amy! I bet by the time I get back you will have your bags packed for somewhere... I just know it!
Hi Amy...just read your blog..don't know what else to say but you're in our prayers...the scharfs
You've been on my heart and in my prayers over the "break." I'm checking in regularly. I love you.
Has your book arrived yet? I am not yet finished because I am relishing it. Read and let's talk!
I'm loving the current snow storm I'm in...a true blizzard.
xoxoxoxo
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