Week 2

Wow! I can't believe that I have already been here in the sunny state of Florida for two whole weeks...two and a half really, I guess.

The first week...d..r...a...g...g...e...d......by! But, after that! Things were looking up and going better. I am grateful that time is going by faster. I sometimes wonder if it's just me...or if time has really sped up!

Well, the first week I was here, I went and knocked on doors, went to a couple bible studies with Donna McDonald (it's so funny to hear her say "Hi, Donna, this is Donna!"), went to an afternoon prayer meeting (3PM!), and got familiar with the area! I tried to follow up with all the bible study cards I had, but only got two bible studies scheduled!

Let me tell you a little about Michelle. I went to her house, ragged, porch falling off the house, all broken. I was scared to step on it. Then, I got to the door...and heard what sounded like a pack of wild dogs! Wow. You never know what is on the other side of the door. Well, I built up courage and knocked on the door. A very tired looking lady came to the door. I thought, "Wow, it's going to be interesting giving studies at THIS house!" But, God had it all worked out for me! To my great DELIGHT, she said, yes! I want studies, but not here... * my face fell....* "Oh," Well, we could have them at our church! She said...Sure! I'll see you there tomorrow, 3 o' Clock! God is SO GOOD!

Since that day, we have had two lessons. She is very interested in the bible, and so far has no objections! She took a whole bunch of Spirit of Prophecy books including, Desire of Ages, Great Controversy, Christ's Object Lessons....she loves to read, so I said! Sure, take all you can read!!!! :)

Anyhow, I wish all stories could be as happy as that one, but God is refining my character and showing me that not everyone is as open as she is! He's also showing me what it's like when people say "I'm not interested..." after all the time and effort He has put into us!

Happy Sabbath!