What a reunion at the Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday!! One happy, tearful Momma, one excited, gift-bearing brother, two beautiful, so-grown-up-looking daughters, one tired, good-looking Poppa!!!
FIVE again...five in the car, five sleeping under the same roof, five laughing, grateful family members pouring over pictures--trying to get a word in, sharing gifts and memories and greetings from loved ones with each other.
Five people eating favorite foods...lemon-squares, applesauce, pumpkin bread, meat pies, chicken and cashewnut... and special treats from the U.S.A...little Debbie Oatmeal Creme pies, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Honey Combs, Pop Tarts, Reece's Cups.
Four family members knowing about the secret purchase...the combination of generous grandparents, gift money, and kids' money all put together...the Wii game....one speechless boy who has just endured a hard month without his sisters, without getting to go to the U.S, with emergency surgery and also not allowed to play sports for the rest of the summer...one very happy guy who said, "I think it was all worth it!!!"
Five people who just had to stop and thank God for his goodness...what joy to all be together again, how blessed we are,
Thank you, Father, for family
About Me
- Sheila Harkins
- Much of my life revolves around relationships: Trying to keep in step with God’s Spirit and receiving refreshment from times of worshipping in His presence; Enjoying my close friendship with my husband and continually being reminded of the advice Ruth Bell Graham was given before she was married--“When two people always agree on everything, then one of them is no longer necessary.” Philip and I are both necessary; Listening to the anecdotes of the three children in my home (Maurissa, 15, Shaina, 13, Isaac, 12). I love how our family time often erupts in hilarious laughter. Which, unfortunately, is usually at my expense; Continuing to love, learn and grow as Kevin's mother, Erica's mother-in-law, and JR and Joseph's ThaiGram; Encouraging and equipping the energetic youth who come to our house…even though I turned forty this year, being included in their jokes and fun keeps me feeling young; Finding much encouragement from the incredible friends God has given me here in Bangkok...friends of all nationalities who bless me by sharing their lives with me; And, communicating and loving family and friends who live far away...how thankful we are for your love and prayers.
1 comment:
Sheila!
I am so happy that you decided to leave a comment...and all the way from Thailand! I just called my Mom and said, "We have a new blogger that is a missionary in Thailand!" Anyway, blessings on you and your family!
MMF
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