Cold Days in San Fernando

I am wearing sweats, a long-sleeve shirt, a sweatshirt, a wool sweater, 2 pairs of socks, and a heavy blanket as I write.  I have not wanted to leave my ice box of a home and brave the outside; however, David offered to come home and get me this morning so that I could talk with Katie. So we made our way to the hangar and the radio.

I learned that it is also cold in San Fernando.  Katie has been wearing the same 2 sweaters for a couple days and I can relate.  I did question if she needed me to collect more warm clothing but she let me know she was good for daytime as well as night.  The cold is having the same wanting-to-stay-home effect on her there, too.  It has been raining today in both our areas which just adds to the fun.

So as far as news-to-pass-on goes...

• Katie found someone willing to construct a table, chairs, and a bed.  She paid half of the cost and is hoping in a few weeks to have her new furniture ready. 

• The first week of Prayer Meeting brought 5 adults and 10-12 kids, but this week there was only 1 adult and a handful of children.  Katie is not discouraged as the cold keeps people away.  Keep the Wednesday night meetings in your prayers as this is still new for them.

• This Sunday she will be sharing from Ephesians 3 and in the evenings she is sharing a random Psalm.  Getting ready to teach is taking lots of preparation which she has time for each week right now.  We can pray that those hearing will have open ears to what God is teaching them and that they will then share what they learn with others in the community.

• She is visiting and making friends.  Often they drink a common tea and sometimes will share bread or she might leave with a couple eggs.  She enjoys this chatting time and needs to talk. 

I am sure that most of you reading this are enjoying the warm weather that the northern hemisphere allows this time of year. Enjoy!  I have been told that Santa Cruz and probably San Fernando, too, are looking at another week of cold. UGH!