July 21. A lovely, bright full moon around 2:00 a.m. Mostly clear when we got up this morning. Then fog arose and the skies turned cloudy; but soon the clouds rolled away, blue sky appeared, and the sun shone through. First thing I did after breakfast and quiet time was collate the Romans outline booklets I had printed last night. Then I did a little walking before sitting down at the computer. Bonita didn’t come and practice today because she went to the bride-buying event at Saivu’s house. Daniel was buying his wife today. We understand that a lot of notes were sent on bamboo to Barnabas and family in Marivo. His daughter, Aromata, is Daniel’s wife. I worked for a while on getting Pidgin Acts set up in the computer file. Then Daddy and I went for a nice stroll up the airstrip and back. They were having a little market over where Opo and family live, and quite a few people were around. When we came back, I worked more on Acts until dinner time., and again this afternoon and evening. Praise the Lord that I now have 21 chapters done — seven to go. Taqita and Elise came a while ago to get batteries for their flashlights so they can go meet Dallas and Mike up in the bush. The two men are in the dark there in the bush. They are returning from a week or so spent at a church in the Kainantu area where they were helping teach music. One of the pastors who was here for the ladies’ meetings invited them to come. We had heard that Dallas went, but his is the first time we heard that Mike went with him. We found out earlier today that Nehemiah (Mike) was not with Dallas, but he is in Goroka, going with pastors around to different churches and preaching. We heard that he also preached at the Goroka market. July 22. Had a little pain in my left side when I went to bed, but didn’t think much about it. Then about 3:00 a.m., the pain had become sharp and stabbing, especially when I lay on my back. So I rolled onto my right side and went back to sleep for a little while; but after a while, I got too uncomfortable on my side. Tried rolling back onto my back again, but the pain was too severe. Back to my side, but was not comfortable so was not sleeping. Finally got up a little before 6:00. It was still dark out. Daddy heard me getting up so he got up too. I feel much better up although a deep breath increases the pain. Judy came early this morning for computer lesson — about 7:45. While she was practicing typing, I read a chapter in Exodus. Judy filled up the washing machine before she left, and then Daddy and I went for a very short walk. I didn’t feel strong enough to walk up the airstrip, but enjoyed the walk to and across and back home. Was just happy to get out in the sunshine and fresh air a while. After we got back, I went to work on getting Pidgin Acts set up. In the middle of that, I started feeling dizzy so stopped and went for a rest. Felt a little better after that and had about twenty minutes more to work on it before dinner. Continued working on it this afternoon and finished it right after supper. Praise the Lord, Acts is done now. This evening, I wrote a couple short e-mails and transferred and edited the photos I had taken of the painting on the tall cupboard. July 23. Sunny came early and did laundry. Then she helped me make soup. She cut up the pumpkin and onions; and I cut up the mushrooms, and added lentils, butter, salt, and other seasonings. After that she swept the floors. Wan came too and worked on various jobs — fixed the back gate which had gotten loose so it didn’t stay latched; wiped up water which had leaked and run down the pipes under the sink; started making an extension for the shelves in the storage room. All that kept me busy running back and forth answering questions and giving advice. I was thankful to have had quiet time before the busy time and even a little time to sit down at the computer and read a chapter in Exodus. Just before dinner, I blended up the soup. It was the perfect meal for a cool day. This afternoon, and a little bit this evening, I did more revising of Bible lessons for school. And this evening, I also printed the second booklet of the Romans outlines (chapters 9-16) to be given to the three men. We serve the same God today that the children of Israel served. We too, as God’s children, are promised wisdom if we but ask. And He promises to give it liberally and not upbraid or scold us for asking. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5)
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