Wed 18 Jan 2006
Yesterday was an eye opening day. We all jumped in the SUV and head to a small rural village to see life outside of Kathmandu. After a walk around we went for a hike down through the valley to a leprosy colony. All of my Christian life I have read about leprosy in the Bible but to see? it first hand is something quite different. I was able to meet Nepali people without fingers, toes, noses, or lips. To my suprise my first? reaction? was one of warmth. There was a comforting presence when we were around these people. They were so loving and inviting. Later I found out why. Many of the lepers in this colony were believers in Christ. It’s so amazing that the Spirit of God has such power to unite strangers. Please pray for these people and the hospital that takes care of them. They have a lack of supplies, money, and staff.
This morning we found out that the King has cut all cell phone service and is about to cut all land lines. This will be my last blog for a few days, so make sure you continue to pray. I am told that this is a normal thing, so there is no need to worry. Love you all!!!!
January 19th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
ok.. i know that God has a reason for me to be here.. fixing to go to another 3 hour class (vocational counseling) instead of hiking to a leprosy colony.. i HAVE to keep telling myself that.. ……. and I have to keep repenting for my uncontrollable jealousy.. So you can pray for me in my sin!
I’m praying for you guys all the time.. God keeps bringing you to mind at the wierdest times.. today i’m running a 6 miler and i’m going to go through the alphabet and pray something for you guys for each letter.. x could be challenging.. hmm.. ok.. i’m wierd I know. I’m going to class now.
Jenn
January 19th, 2006 at 5:45 pm
Nathan, I’m praying for you as you undergo some of the trials but God is with you and He will protect you (and David :). Well everything is going really well here even though we are missing you terribly but we know that you are right where God wants you to be. I hope that everything goes well with the phone lines. In my prayers, Whitney
January 19th, 2006 at 9:26 pm
Don’t worry, you’ll be here soon! David and I had some ideas about the letter X.
Pray that….
We will have an xtreme trip
That we won’t have to get an x-ray
That we could meet the XMEN!
That we could be an “xample” to these people
That we we might xplain Jesus with people
That David’s xpository sermon on Saturday would be from God
….ok you get the idea.
January 19th, 2006 at 10:57 pm
Nathan, I miss you a lot! I am praying for you lots. Just wanted to let you know that I miss you and love you and I am praying for you! Love, Mandi
January 19th, 2006 at 11:30 pm
Hey buddy, I am praying for you. Hopefully you get this soon. I will see you this summer. I Corinthians 15:58
January 20th, 2006 at 6:59 am
Apartment sounds great. Love that mountain view. Amazing things you are seeing/experiencing. It is always exciting to see God working. We are praying for you here in 6th grade and look forward to seeing how God uses you.
Mrs. H.
January 20th, 2006 at 8:38 am
Great ideas for the letter x… good job boys.. I can’t say that the Holy spirit led me to pray for that you will meet the xmen.. but I will be sure to include that next time.. i did think of the xtreme one though!
I also did not pray for the x-ray thing.. but i did pray on p that any potential parasites would run SCARED! And I did pray for your sermon David– it’s going to be powerful ( prayed that on p to:) ) I went through the alphabet several times– even ended up running 7 miles instead of 6.
Keep running the race guys
Bless ya
Jenn
January 20th, 2006 at 8:09 pm
HEY BUD !HOW IS EVERY THING GOING FOR YOU . I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO MY BOSS ABOUT YOU A LOT? HE IS STARTING TO GET WHY YOU ARE OVER THERE FOR NOW. HE ASKS ME ALL THE TIME ABOUT YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN GOD’S WILL. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU ALL THE TIME. I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO YOUR MOM EVERY SUNDAY. SHE IS DOING GOOD. HEY PRAY FOR ME ABOUT TALKING TO MY BOSS ABOUT GOD! I AM DOING GOOD. SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE I HAVE CHANGED FOR GOOD. GOD IS WORKING IN MY LIFE. GOT TO GO, I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND DAVID. EMAIL ME BACK! LOVE YOU A LOT.