... and autumn is here

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Nap. Perfect afternoon nap. We needed that, I guess.

It's much quieter here than at home in Indonesia. There the noise is constant from motorcycles, trucks, cars, and voices. In our bedroom, fans and a dehumidifier hum without pause to move the warm air. The pump chugs anytime someone uses water in a kitchen or bathroom. Without airtight windows or doors, exterior noises are in the background night and day. The chanting of verses and Arabic writings from the mosque speakers (whether in person or pre-recorded) sounds at least 5X a day - and more on the numerous religious holidays.

Here, when I listen to the scripture reading at night, the volume is set at 3 rather than 6. We walked this morning, marveling that hardly any cars passed us. Oh the silence! No little food vendors, no kids standing in traffic with whistles, no buses puffing exhaust or honking as pedestrians scoot across the street in front and behind them.

Melissa treats us to a turkey dinner with all the fixings for an early Thanksgiving feast. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in October, Americans in November. Apparently Ks celebrate in September haha. How we miss annual holidays with family and friends. We love the pictures of others celebrating, even when it's far away from where we live.

Sunday

We have a relaxing morning with a good breakfast. Instead of our usual Sunday schedule of a 7 AM arrival, we're not due to church until 10:30. Feels like a whole 'nother day.

W has updated my phone so the sleep tracker gets quite detailed. (Good sleep, thank you, God.) We're at Calvary/Charisma this morning, enjoying the worship and preaching.

Read more:

*Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path. Psalm 143:10

All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14

Moravian Prayer: God, our Father, we yearn to be obedient to follow the Holy Spirit. We have faith that you will lead us down a level path. The path need not be lonely when all your children walk in unison. We pray together. Amen.