Saturday, January 2, 2010
During my Christmas break I've had time to read some books. Three that I read took place in and around Borneo and Sulawesi (the island to the east of Borneo). Two were about missionary ladies in the 1940's and the other one was about American World War II airmen. They were good books. You might enjoy reading them. Here are the titles: The Airmen and the Headhunters, Evidence Not Seen, A White Lady Doing Nothing in the Tropics. After reading the things these people endured, my New Year's resolution is to try to never complain about the insignificant annoyances of life in Tarakan. I was about to list the things about which I am determined not to complain but stopped myself. That would just be a round-about way of complaining, right? Life is good because God is good. That really is the bottom line, isn't it?
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You are speaking straight to my heart with the complaining thing!!! Seems when I least expect it I am whining about something - is it for attention, for something to talk about, something to connect with others - I don't know - probably a little of all three. But I feel even grumpier after even a small complainy session. Thanks for pointing it out in your life - because it made me stop and think about it in my everyday conversations. I'll be praying with you and for you as you enjoy the differences in another culture and that you won't miss "stuff" from ours here. However, it is perfectly OK to miss your kids and family!! :) Hugs for a new day! Mary Jo
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