Thankful for a New Week

Jesse and I have both been sick this past week. We both came down with some kind of stomach flu and took almost seven days to get over. Through that time we asked for health but it seemed as if each day we wouldn't improve. On Friday it was one of the best times in South Asia. Jesse and I, both still bed ridden, turned on worship music and praised Father. We would go through hymns and the new Passion CD singing our lungs out while laying in bed. It brought the scope of eternity into view, that this earth is not our home, and this sickness and everything of its kind will not last forever. I wish I could say that what happened Friday was what happened the 5 previous days, but it didn't. Our attitudes were poor, but Father was patient with us through those few days. On Saturday (yesterday) we had joy and peace centered around Him. We were as good as new. The day included haircuts, laundry, bucket baths, dishes, and cleaning this room of any sickness left behind. To top it all off  we had macaroni and cheese and baked beans. The Cricket World Cup Championship game was played and India came away with the victory.