Mon 6 Nov 2006
Surprise, Surprise- I’m sick again. Since coming here I have been sick at least once a month. This is very unusual for me. Back in America I only got sick about once a year and even then I was over it in a day are two. My immune system is normally rock solid, but the Nepali germs are beating the day lights out of me. I guess it’s just part of the job!
My buddy Josh who came out to help me for a few months left on Saturday to hike to Everest base camp. He, another America, and one of my students from the Bible college will be gone for two weeks on this trip. Pray for their safety and for open doors to share the Gospel. The Everest region is very cold to the Truth of Christ and they desperately need Hope.
Another bit of exciting news is that I will be getting a full-time roommate in December. Right now Josh is living with me, but I have been praying for a roommate who will stay full-time in Nepal. Last week one of my friends from my language class asked if I knew of a place he could live. It’s amazing how his need of an apartment met my need of a roommate. My new roommate is a man from the Philippians in his 40?s. Please pray that we both will adjust well and that we can be flexible. Also, please pray for a second roommate for my apartment. I have 3 bedrooms in my place and would love to have another missionary or Nepali live here.
November 6th, 2006 at 7:41 pm
We will be praying for your health needs. Do we need to send vitamins?
God is good - all the time. Norma
November 6th, 2006 at 10:07 pm
nathan-I will be praying for you to feel better soon. Todd and I pray for you often. I am so blessed to hear what God is doing through you. Praise the LORd for a roomate for you too…..
November 7th, 2006 at 9:51 am
hey Nathan,
I understand completely. I’ve been sick about 10 times in the 10 months here…seems about every 3-4 weeks. With being in the hospital for 5 days for one sickness. I hear its very common when you move to a new place to get sick so much, lots of stress we don’t even recognize from cultural shock issues, as well as all new germs. Hang in there, I know how it feels to always be sick when before you were perfectly healthy. God knows also, and I’m praying for you!
Chao,
Bethany
November 8th, 2006 at 5:11 am
Hey Nathan-
I’m sorry that you are sick. R U trying to win a record for the one who finds the most germs there? I will be praying for you to feel better soon. Maybe I will get to meet your roomie if I get to come in January– I want to come…………………
Blessings
Jenn
November 8th, 2006 at 5:35 am
Nathan, I am sorry you are sick… again. I wish you luck in getting over it. Can you get chicken noodle soup over there? I hope so, cause you need some. I miss you lots! Mandi