tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088576474458664356.post3695806771471126310..comments2022-03-28T10:35:49.338+03:00Comments on Missionary Mom's Companion: Advent and the UnexpectedPhyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09529794989164847124noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088576474458664356.post-76347464219759316062013-12-26T21:33:21.098+03:002013-12-26T21:33:21.098+03:00Richelle, thank you so much for your empathy and p...Richelle, thank you so much for your empathy and prayers. Yes, it has been a hard Christmas season for us. Our baby boy was very sick by Christmas Eve, prompting a visit from the doctor and lots of "to-do" trying to get the right meds and such, but praise God, the antibiotics kicked in quickly and within a day he was getting a bit better. It was the best Christmas gift! I loved what you said about reflecting on what Jesus "was willing to accept as He draped Himself in humanity." So true and powerful.<br /><br />Amie, I have thought of you so much and the very unexpected circumstances that you guys are in right now. I am praying for your dear family and hope you've experienced the closeness of Jesus this Christmas. I still would love to Skype sometime if you're up for it and have access. Just let me know a time and let's make a plan! Hugs!Ashley Lhttp://www.thelatvalasinrussia.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088576474458664356.post-52572482637705992452013-12-26T09:30:59.905+03:002013-12-26T09:30:59.905+03:00Thanks Ashley! I read the title of this and decide...Thanks Ashley! I read the title of this and decided to tuck it away for a few days we too have had the Christmas of the unexpected. At one point my friend said, I don't think I've ever had a Christmas when I felt so sad.<br /><br />I love that Advent in itself is the anticipation of the fulfillment of the promise, so in this season we have tried to focus on anticipating what God will do with eager and heavy hearts. Merry Christmas.Amiehttp://www.gospelwater.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4088576474458664356.post-9185884004147464462013-12-25T01:49:01.657+03:002013-12-25T01:49:01.657+03:00Merry Christmas, Ashley! So sorry for all the sick...Merry Christmas, Ashley! So sorry for all the sickness. It is HARD when that happens, especially at Christmas time. That was our holiday 2 Christmases ago - I had 4 super sickies (the littles); my husband left with the big ones to go camping at a nearby game park. It was a long 3 days while he was gone. :-) Hugs!<br /><br />Can't say our Advent/Christmas season has gone along like I expected, but there have been truly beautiful moments as well as heart wrenching ones. Which, to me, points to what Christ was willing to accept as He draped Himself in humanity.<br /><br />Just prayed for your family - hope the sickies start feeling better soon.Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.com