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" During last Saturday's Washington rally protesting the war in Iraq, hundreds of anti-war protesters were allowed to desecrate government property by spray painting the Capitol with anarchist symbols. I did not see or hear any report of this in any of the mainline media outlets!" Visit http://www.afa.net/Petitions/Issuedetail.asp?id=233 for more information.
I made it home safely last night. My travels were interesting, even the night that I stepped in dog dung on the way to eat. The thing I was reminded of most was that it is all God's, time and money. We live in an inconstant world with little absolute. Many things happened on my journey but the one that got the most of my attention was the fact that Mexicana Airlines does not allow the same amount of luggage as the USA and other countries so mine was over by 11 kilos and cost around $150.00 U.S. Dollars. To say that I was not angry, it would definitely be the least. So, on my plane home last night I was reminded that it was God's money in the first. Is His bank account on low? Obviously, no.
Anyway, it is good to be home. I do not have my visa but I am registered so I am not an illegal alien (jaja). It will come in after February 10.
I have plenty of time to think about my life -- where it is and where it is going. At times in our life, when we think everything is bad, sometimes it is because of our own selfishness. Now this part of the post does not have nothing to do with my current life but reflections of the past. I say this because some people read or hear me say something sometimes and think I'm in the dumps. But when those times come in our life, what do we take for granted? I thought of today as I have several times, when I look into the eyes of my niece and nephew, look how healthy they are. Is our health not a blessing? What about those who have children born with handicaps or diseases? Are we appreciative for the health of our own selves and the ones that we love? Then I think of those who have lost their children and how hard and hurtful the time must be. I think about those who have cancer and are in constant pain. I think of those who suffer from such as alzheimer's and are deeply aware of it and how frustrating it can be for them and their families. How about those who have sons and daughters serving abroad, fighting for our very livelihood? What about when we complain about the financial quality of our lives and then there are those who have none? We worry what cut of steak we are going to get and they worry if they can even scrap enough crumbs to eat or are happy with their beans and rice. We worry about the clothes we wear and the latest fashions and they are content to wear worn and dirty. We worry about what toy or game our kids should have next and their kids are content with kicking around an empty 2-liter bottle.
We will never understand stand how truly blessed we are until we are content with what we have. In the likewise, how can we expected to be blessed if we cannot be content? Missions: it is not about personal feelings, our way, our money or any of our things. It is about Jesus Christ and a world starved for His Word, for His Love, for His Peace. I do not live an extravagant life in Mexico and do not have very much but I am blessed on every side. Sure I wish my budget was better and I wish I were able to put money in the bank for my return someday to the States but with what little I have God has made more (it was His in the start anyway). Thank God today for your life and all He has given you.
So, today I ran into a problem (actually yesterday) which was to stay or not to stay for a while longer. Well, my decision was to go back until an important package still had not come. The other thing was that when I got back I was going to have to make a 12 hour, one way trip to Mexico (City). I consulted with a good friend and he said it sounds like based upon the need of the package I should stay.
I called the airline to check on changing the ticket that I was going to have to change again because I am unsure of what date I have to be in Mexico. Somehow, my non-refundable ticket became refundable and is enough to fly me to Mexico, pay for a night of hotel in Mexico, and fly me back to Torreon. So did it not only do these great things but saved me 24 hours of bus riding in Mexico. God still works if we open our hearts and have faith. Won't you trust in Him today?
****Edit****
I will not be flying out until I have an appointment in Mexico and will fly directly to Mexico and then Torreon. This will be before the 31st of the same.