Disturbed by mediocraty!
I love traveling to these far off places as I get to meet fantastic people! This past week we met a couple from northern Ireland by the names of Bobbie and Diane. They are in their 50's and have led fairly normal lives working and raising a family. Just a few months ago as they were sitting in front of the television after dinner, Diane looked over at her husband and said, "You know, Bobbie, I've been thinking..." Those are dangerous words indeed! She went on to tell her husband that she felt like life was just going to work, coming home, fixing dinner, and watching television, and that if this is all that there is to life that "Jesus could just take her home now". There didn't seem any point to going on any further.
Bobbie came home from work the next day and told Diane that he had been thinking about what she said, and that he agreed with her. He didn't know where this was all going to lead them, but somehow he felt that they would be going to Africa. Diane is involved in her local church and Bobbie doesn't consider himself a "churchgoer". So, Diane went to church and mentioned to someone there that they were considering going somewhere to help do something. The woman said the church had contact with someone in Africa. Turns out there was someone praying for a mature couple to come and run an orphanage in Uganda, northern Uganda. But, they apologized and said, it is in a war zone. Bobbie and Diane laughed and said, "We have lived in a war zone our whole lives!" Their grown children were all supportive and gave their blessing, and their house was put up for sale. Their house sold in 5 days, which is highly unusual where they live.
One incredible event after another, just 12 weeks after Diane shared her thoughts with her husband in front of the television, they are here recounting their story to Sally and I on a busy street in downtown Lira. They have just been here a few days more than us, and are adjusting well to this new life of running an orphanage for some of the children of northern Uganda. They are lovely, joyous people, with an incredible sense of humor and adventure! Bravo, Bobbie and Diane! May God bless you on this new chapter of your lives!
I love traveling to these far off places as I get to meet fantastic people! This past week we met a couple from northern Ireland by the names of Bobbie and Diane. They are in their 50's and have led fairly normal lives working and raising a family. Just a few months ago as they were sitting in front of the television after dinner, Diane looked over at her husband and said, "You know, Bobbie, I've been thinking..." Those are dangerous words indeed! She went on to tell her husband that she felt like life was just going to work, coming home, fixing dinner, and watching television, and that if this is all that there is to life that "Jesus could just take her home now". There didn't seem any point to going on any further.
Bobbie came home from work the next day and told Diane that he had been thinking about what she said, and that he agreed with her. He didn't know where this was all going to lead them, but somehow he felt that they would be going to Africa. Diane is involved in her local church and Bobbie doesn't consider himself a "churchgoer". So, Diane went to church and mentioned to someone there that they were considering going somewhere to help do something. The woman said the church had contact with someone in Africa. Turns out there was someone praying for a mature couple to come and run an orphanage in Uganda, northern Uganda. But, they apologized and said, it is in a war zone. Bobbie and Diane laughed and said, "We have lived in a war zone our whole lives!" Their grown children were all supportive and gave their blessing, and their house was put up for sale. Their house sold in 5 days, which is highly unusual where they live.
One incredible event after another, just 12 weeks after Diane shared her thoughts with her husband in front of the television, they are here recounting their story to Sally and I on a busy street in downtown Lira. They have just been here a few days more than us, and are adjusting well to this new life of running an orphanage for some of the children of northern Uganda. They are lovely, joyous people, with an incredible sense of humor and adventure! Bravo, Bobbie and Diane! May God bless you on this new chapter of your lives!
posted by BrendaTravels | 8:39 AM
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hello from Minnesota. Brenda, I so enjoy reading about your mission adventurers. C-laudia gave me your blog address tonight while we were chatting on-line and I'm so glad she did. Please know that I will be praying for you! K-laudia
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