“The RoseBouquet”

This week I’m taking back my afternoons to catch up on my backlog of emails. I think I got about 50% answered and filed or deleted already.

In the mornings I’m trying to unpack these 10 boxes of books still sitting around here, and oh, about eight boxes of photos! I’m out of library shelves again, but Larry is going to bring me some long pine boards in the garage at Dad’s in Hague. So it’s going to come together. By next week, I hope to take back my mornings for business hours again. The rest of the renovations will have to be Saturday projects.

I have been working evenings for some clients, namely Western Tract Mission, MHSS, (my paying client), and one UK mission.

Here I have an interesting observation. I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Now I’m a missionary with WTM, and what are the first big assignments I get, besides my usual work? Interviewing some interesting people and writing up their testmonies for this gospel booklet that we plan to mail out to every address in our city this fall. Challenges that I can enjoy and get myself wholeheartedly into!

Truly, my life is falling into pleasant lines.

Here’s feedback from subscribers/friends while I wasn’t answering much; (Each note was encouraging).

I and my co-workers here at the college looked at your photos together, they were already here when I opened up your email, and we all agree, we LOVE your new wallpaper… (Carla)

Glad to hear that things are running smoothly…& you are blessed with those God uses to help you as well…. Pray the auction is a success & many are blessed by the Lord through you… Pray also that things continue to come together in the city house It sounds cute & from the pictures looks like it will be really nice. Much love in Christ (Janice)

Blessings on your new home from me and Your Lord. So glad the move is over with and the settling in is beginning. (Barbara D).

What a wonderful experience you have had and there is no doubt you will be happy in your new home! My computer seems to be operating well (new hard drive) and I look forward to following your news. Thanks so much for sharing your terrific writing with me. I am VERY grateful.(Gerry)

It is so good to see the pictures of your new place I know in no time you will have that fixed up just like a little picture. It has taken me several days too look and read your email and still have not finished. I hurt my back so it is hard for me to sit for anytime. I go Monday to the dr… My prayers will be with you and I sure hope you get this pretty rose on this letter too…Will keep you in my prayers. (Margie)

Thank you for the updated view of your new home. What a nice place you have. I have taken careful notice because I’m a carpenter and enjoy house renovations very much. Your home is just right for you. One of these days we will have to call you. And visit awhile on the phone. Is that possible? (Ed).

I went into your web site and saw the photos and read about your new house. It gives me a tingly feeling all over:o) It’s so much fun preparing a home like that, although moving is the pits! The worst part is packing. My next move will be easy because I’m only going to take with me what I absolutely have to have since I’ll be moving to Mexico. The biggest thing will be getting rid of all my furniture and stuff. Otherwise I’m staying put, love my house and am happy there.

I love your little yard, it is so cozy. I’m sure you will be spending a lot of time out there. The doors you purchased from the resale shop are lovely, it really makes a difference. (Judy)

We’ve enjoyed your ezines SO much, with all the updates on your progress - and the photo stories are just great. It’s almost like being there with you. How you do so much so fast though, we’ll never understand. Amazing! (Connie & Charlie)

Well, thank you one and all! It’s comments like these above that kept me to my commitment to prepare a weekly update. I’m aiming to find things that can be of benefit to you now for a change.