Thankful Thoughts

Once again, early Monday morning awakened by hunger and probable low blood sugars, I find myself blogging after consuming another snack bar (did that last night).  Dinner time at home, my body clock seems still stuck in San Diego.  Managing my blood sugars, especially my low events has been remedied by eating 5-7 times daily for the past several months.  My weight has been slowly dropping and my A1C tests demonstrate that I am doing exactly as I should, feeling consistently 'good'.  

Sunday here is mostly a day of transition to time zone, coffee and breakfast with Brad (and Carrie).  This event was followed by her and I walking some of the town, showing her a bit of the running spring and downtown Livno before meeting with the directors of the conference (and medical events for Carrie) for more coffee.  Ensuing the coffee, they took us to a Risturan Baccus, more life together as we enjoyed  a hardy lunch with dessert included.  Returning to our room, we both took naps at different times then to the afternoon team meeting to get everyone on the same page with plans for the week along with learning of each team member's job here is in Livno, and the heart of the goals for the efforts of World Hope and Global Partners.  I am amazed that we get to join these wonderful Americans here, working tirelessly with diligence, care and love for the people of Bosnia.  Chipping away scales of strife bringing hope and innovation to the people of Bosnia.

I am excited to see and hear of Carrie's ventures into the places of medicine.  She has already done much study of the country and what others, via the internet have to say about the healthcare system.  Her hope is to verify or understand what is true of her preparations and what is not, looking with eyes and wisdom, first hand, seeing current medical practices as she follows a pediatric doctor here.  I will continually attempt updates and information.

As for our footprints of faith?  We believe God wants us here to demonstrate His love for the people.  Gifted with practical/essential skills, able to encourage and desirous to come alongside, we feel our hope can come alongside theirs.  We feel their future bright as innovation and creativity might move this nation toward success in world markets, contributors to a global economy.  A big dream?  Yes, but nothing is too big for God and people who grow to love one another, develop integrity and trust helped by people of the same.  The team here sacrifices much to bring care to those in Bosnia, and it is exciting to see them called to such sacrifice, we having opportunity to join them for a week.  They tell us that this week brings a lot of credibility and hope to the work here, Carrie and I joyful to walk in obedience coming alongside others with encouragement and hope.  Thanks for praying and standing with us back in the states!