Remember Aminona!

The following blog is a little outdated, but it has been a week since I have been able to get on the internet... gone is the ease of having it so accessible and back to European keyboards... so writing is a bit slow. Anway the next few blogs unfortunately are written in hindsight, but I wanted to include them.

August 22, 2007

Historically, there was a battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!" (History not being my best academic subject, don't ask for more details than that please). At the end of our time here in Switzerland, my cry has become "Remember Aminona!"


Coming into Sierre by train way back on Friday, I looked up the mountain and saw three large, white buildings. I thought to myself "what a view those buildings have!" Several hours later, Brian, our host, pointed to those buildings, and said, "There is our apartment." I couldn't believe it! We are returning now from Aminona rested, and refreshed and I am returning feeling cared for and God's abundant blessings.

During my final days in Aminona, the Lord gave me a verse from Psalm 27, verse 17-18.

What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! O tarry and await the Lord's pleasure; be strong; and he shall comfort your heart; wait patiently for the Lord.

Over the past year, the theme of waiting has been a constant in my life. For me, our time in Switzerland was tangible, daily reminders of God's provision, care, and His pleasure during the wait. I need only to believe in His goodness and continue in trust. Looking down into the valleys of the Alps, I heard Him gently say, "If I can take care of all of this, don't you think I can take care of you?!" On our final day I recieved an e.mail from a good friend whose family has offered me their car to use until I can figure out what to do with my old Saturn whose transmission went prior to my trip abroad. (See blog entry, Chain of Love). Even in the practical needs, my God does and will provide.

It is easy to return to the mundane of life and find oneself buried in the concerns again of the world; food, money, cars, jobs, etc. This is my fear upon returning to the states-- However, I will remember Aminona and the Ebenzer that was set up there for me.