Ron and Lynn in Hungary: Wednesday, October 24th

Wednesday, October 24th....Just two more months and it will be "the night before Christmas"! And just six more weeks and we'll be home again and back to our home and family in Canada. In some ways it is hard to believe that we are now half way through our time here in Hungary. But it is true! During these weeks far from home I've been learning so many things. Typing on the laptop is even easier for me now, but the blogging is all still a bit of a mystery. Some days things seem to come together so easily and quickly. But then there are the other times (like yesterday!) when nothing seemed to fall into place. So after several tries, I gave up and posted my photos and comments even though the second paragraph insisted on appearing twice!! Yes, we are missing all the patient technical assistance that O.J. was always there to provide while we were home. But we are pressing on and really most of our "frustrations" and problems here are very minor ones. For sure our lives are filled with SO MUCH blessing and good.

Before leaving Canada, dear friends of ours gave us a special relaxing overnight retreat at their home in Chilliwack. Then during our last breakfast time together they presented us with the gift of a devotional book entitled, THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU...A treasury of God's Promises. This has been a booklet often read and much appreciated during our days here. I personally have daily poured over the many Scripture promises within this little volume, knowing I needed God's Word to comfort and guide me each day.

Now let me share just one morning's reading with you:

The Lord has been good. Psalm 115:12-15

"The Lord remembers us and will bless us. The Lord will bless those who respect Him, from the smallest to the greatest. May the Lord give you success and may He give you and your children success. May you be blessed by the Lord who made heaven and earth."

"The Lord's goodness surrounds us at every moment. I walk through it almost with difficulty, as through thick grass and flowers." R.W. Barber

Yes, during our days here our lives have been filled with good things and so many gifts....Our students and others have been so generous and shared much with us. We arrived to find our little fridge and pantry stocked with groceries (thank you Shaun and Sondi!) There were Sondi's delicious home-baked apple muffins and wholegrain bread too, Then later others shared with us from their garden produce: peppers, tomatoes, pears, grapes and home brewed wine. Some have taken us into their homes; with others we have enjoyed touring the country side and going out to eat. Just this past Sunday afternoon we enjoyed attending the annual Trout Festival at nearby Szigliget. This tiny village on the shores of Lake Balaton normally has a population of about 1,500 but Sunday found thousands more there as they celebrated the holiday weekend in the sunshine. Needless to say, we didn't linger in the crowds too long, but soon moved on, choosing to eat out with Szilvia and Miklos in the next quiet lakeside town of Badacsonylabdihegy (no, we won't try to pronounce that one for you!!)