Encouraging Words

I love the body of Christ.  God was so wise and so loving when He gave us other Christians to encourage each other and help us along in this race.  I recently emailed a woman who has acted as my mentor in so many ways.  I was explaining the difficulties recently experienced trying to get my visa and my nursing license.  To be completely honest, I was complaining and allowing myself to wallow in my own self pity (albeit, I liked to think it was a shallow puddle).  This is what she wrote back to me: 

"You know, the best place for you to be right now my dear friend is at home, creating a safe and comfortable nest for Rupert.  RN stuff and jobs can come later.  This is just perfect.  You are getting to know your new homeland and a new husband and being home gives you opportunity to spend time with your beloved Savior and create special things for your beloved husband... try new recipes, put some flowers around, add a new touch to the bedroom... create romance... make him feel welcomed as he comes home each day.  God has given you a gift.  I will pray for your license my dear friend but enjoy this special time." 

What encouraging words!  I am so thankful for such women!!  And so I just had to share it with you all.

This is one of my favorite wedding pictures from the end of the night when Rupert and I were leaving.