Ministry Partners,
Yesterday, Dec. 31, was my final 10 hour flight leg of the trip, from Amsterdam to home.
The IRM 2024 Core Ministry Team says. "Thanks You" for following, praying and giving financially as it makes holding 53 prison, 2 church & 1 Refugee Camp crusades possible.
The man sitting next to me was not going to engage in conversation and he was so large he was encroaching WAY over on my seat and the thought of traveling scrunched into only 2/3rds of my seat for 10 hours was not a good one. So, I asked the flight attendant if there was an empty isle seat were I could sit, and there was, just one row behind me. The two women, who were traveling together, sitting in that 3 seat row told me that they were not happy I had taken THEIR extra seat although they had a clear view of what I was dealing with. When I realized their situation I determined to engage them in conversation before the flight ended and I am so thankful the Holy Spirit helped me do that.
When I arrived home, thanks Carolyn for the ride from the airport, I had friends Mike and Sue waiting for me at my house to bring me a delicious dinner. I am thankful for good friends that provided for my homecoming.
Sleeping in my own bed last night was so good that I did not get up until 11am. I can tell you, I have never done that before. I decided not to empty my suitcases completely and just make the day one of rest except for making some Ham & bean soup.
I tried to stay awake all day but found myself waking from an unplanned two hour nap in my recliner at 6pm but delayed going to bed until 11pm.
There is so much for me to do now, reports, sorting 1,000s of photos, getting out the next newsletter, ect. and getting into my life here at home but it will all wait until next week.
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That none would be lost,
Arlene
