Oh my goodness- so the latest drama in my life was this: I either got a vicious case of food poisoning, or a bad virus this weekend, and I was exploding out of both ends. So my friends insisted I had to go to a hospital. But it was Saturday night, so I guess the hospitals weren't open. (?) SO- my lovely (and loving) boyfriend drove me to this clinic where they assessed me and figured I had some viral infection, not bacterial. Then I got to lay on the floor in this "community" sort of tatami room. They hung an IV bag from the ceiling and it drained into me for 40 minutes. My first IV ever, and in Japan!! It was the strangest experience. I kept thinking to myself that if I was at home, I would just sleep this off, and not even think about going to the doctor. But things are done differently in Japan. I was a little nervous when they laid my down in the tatami room... It just felt so "old-school!" But
Adeng read to me from the Psalms, and I found myself singing worship songs in my head, and praying for the other patients. It was a calming feeling, to know I was in a strange situation, but God's hand was still protecting me.
Anyway- I survived and today Adeng brough me okayu (rice porridge) and home made chicken soup. He's so good. And Ramona stayed with me last night, although nothing happened.
People have taken care of me so much, and so well. The love and servanthood of Christ is truly radiating from the people from New Life International Church. They prayed for me during the service, several already called today, and here I have Adeng and Ramona tending to my every need. Praise God for the family He has given us with in the church. We really are supposed to tangibly meet each others' needs. Seeing these acts of love has prompted me to serve Christ and people in any way that I can... Once I'm back on my feet!Their examples have been exactly what God needs me to see... I need to take my eyes off myself, my problems, my stresses. God promises to take care of all that. I am supposed to live a life worshipping Him through service, prayer, and loving, loving, LOVING other people. I may have just rambled, but its coming from my heart, which is full of gratitude and ambition to allow Christ to reshape my heart and remold me into what he needs me to be.
Praise God for his mercy and grace.
Love you all!
Annie<><
