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Eid Al Adha

I woke up to sounds of a big celebration this morning: Firecrackers, music, and kids laughing and having fun. It made me sick. Today, is a holiday for the muslims called Eid Al Adha. It means sacrifice. Simply put, everyone got up and went to the mosque around 5:30 this morning. Then, they went to their homes and took their animals they had bought and slaughtered them. If they had yards, this was done in their yards, but for most of the city it was done in the streets and many of the streets are filled with blood. After that the meat is butchered, and all of it is eaten within the next three days. This is done with hopes of improving their chances to go to heaven.

As we walked around our neighborhood this morning, we watched as the poor people stood outside the gates of the villas, waiting for some meat. It is very important for them to eat some of the sacrificed meat. I watched as one lady received a peace and held it so proudly. Her children were rubbing on it. It brought them hope.

Lord, please use us in this needy land. We know that you are the living sacrifice and their is no need for any other. Use us, Lord, to spread Your Word. Send more laborers into the field for Your glory. We love you, Lord Jesus!

God is so good. God is so good. God is so good to me! The last couple of weeks have been difficult, yet rewarding. The weather is finally cooling down!! Yay! I thought we were over the worst of the heat when we had a couple of cool days in the beginning of October, but it warmed back up to the high 90"s and we even saw 5-6 days in October over 100 degrees. Now, the weather is absolutely beautiful. Highs in the low 80's and lows in the mid 60's. We are trying to spend all the time we can outdoors and take advantage of this!

I have had a chance to meet up and begin a relationship with a girl that works at Pizza Hut. Her name is Rasha. She is about 26 years old, been married for about a year and is a follower of Islam. Our conversation is limited right now, but I pray to be a witness to her more as I learn the language. Please be in prayer.

I have dealt with some culture shock during the last couple of weeks and have been a little homesick. I think some of it is because it is normal for the amount of time we have been here and some of it is because I have been thinking about the holidays coming up. The holidays will be different without the big family get-togethers. However, it is my desire to see the Lord glorified here in Egypt and I am so glad to be here, doing His work. Also, David, O what do I say! There's no words for my husband. He is the most incredible man I know. He is the most godly man I know. His life convicts me. When he prays for something, I Know the Lord is going to answer. He treats me like a queen. He is an amazing dad. And, he is a bold witness to those he is around!! So thankful that God gave me the most wonderful husband in the world!! I sure do love him!!

Also thankful that my kids have been so healthy since be have been here!!