I have read many books about missionaries of long ago; Lottie Moon, Amy Carmichael, Adoniram Judson and The Elliots and Saints to name a few. They suffered through various trials. One of them that they all have in common was leaving their family behind in order to serve the Lord in a foreign land. When I felt God’s call on my life as a teenager, I remember reading those missionary stories from a different perspective. I read them thinking about what life might be like living without close contact with my friends and family in the US. I was once told by a man that God does not require us to make any sacrifices to serve him. I thought “yes He does” I will be leaving my family that I am close to. Also, I will be taking my children away from their grand-parents.
BUT, we live in the 21st century and technology is wonderful. When Abigail ate her first baby cereal in April, we were able to go online and talk with all of her grandparents while she ate her cereal. Even though they are far away they were able to watch her take her first bites of food. We have also joined Charlotte’s family for Christmas and Easter get-togethers via skype video.
Another 21st century blessing is international mail. We were blessed with a package from our church in Tennessee. Abigail has a booster seat/high chair to sit in at the table and Joshua has a new booster seat for the car. God is Amazing!
