When we lived in Chiapas, there was an internal sense that people were genuinely interested in what we were doing, how our lives were being transformed through the missionary experience, etc., and so there was a sense that we should be writing about it. As time went on, we heard from people that they really did enjoy reading this blog, really appreciated the inside-look at life on the mission field, and so forth, so that internal sense was validated. Now though, being back in NC, it's really hard to know.
Does it make sense to keep writing? Do people still read now that we're back on American soil? Do the ramblings have value or should we share some kind of less-frequent email update about what's happening in Chiapas and leave it at that? Hard to know, y' know? So what do you think? If your here reading, you must have chosen to do so, and your input is valuable to us.
Life in NC is good. We are continuing to be challenged by the time-sensitive nature of this culture and other aspects of American life that we had come to gladly relinquish in Mexico. On the other hand, God is continuing to place important opportunities for ministry and service in our path every day. John's work with ECHO to help churches start medical ministries is exploding! Our consulting with Prodigals and Ginny's counseling at Trinity Center are keeping us both busy in Winston-Salem. And of course, Holly & Maggie are running in a hundred different directions being teenaged servants, students and friends. Young Life has proven to create the perfect vehicle for making new friends for Holly, and Maggie is plugged back into her lifelong best friend, Stephanie.
So, let us know your thoughts about the blog continuing (just comment on the blog posting).
God is good - all the time. All the time - God is good.
Amen.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
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3 comments:
By all means continue the blog. It's great to catch up on your activities here in the US. Our mission team uses your blog to keep on top of new developments in Chiapas as well. We check the site at least once a month. - Gladden UP (Pittsburgh PA)
keep it coming
I agree with Elizabeth and Cecelia - keep it coming! We still think about you often and wonder how long transition takes after being gone so long. I know things will never be the normal you knew before you left, but finding the new normal must be just as much a part of your mission as being in Chiapas!
Love,
Rebecca
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