{"id":159,"date":"2014-02-01T13:48:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-01T17:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tim-peggy-castagna\/?p=159"},"modified":"2014-02-01T14:08:24","modified_gmt":"2014-02-01T18:08:24","slug":"wow-what-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/tim-peggy-castagna\/2014\/02\/01\/wow-what-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Wow, What a Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Jan. 1st came along, we thought back and LOTS has happened in our lives this last yr. \u00a0Time to Blog. \u00a0We made our humungous move from our ministries in the Philippines. \u00a0Our home for over 27yrs and not only leaving all our Filipino friends, co-workers and ministries we love, but also family. \u00a0Our son Matt and family are now serving there also. \u00a0Adjustment to new ministries here in the US, out of our comfort zones in many ways and we moved 11 times in 10 mo. \u00a0That does a number on a person trying to find things. \u00a0A nightmare for an unorganized person such as myself. \u00a0Ha.<\/p>\n

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I thought it appropriate to write down 10 things I’m thankful for this last yr.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Laughter<\/strong>–\u00a0 Laughter is such a blessing. \u00a0It is good for the soul, a stress releaser and sometimes it is better to laugh than to cry. \ud83d\ude00 \u00a0We found in the Philippines it is good if you can laugh at yourself. \u00a0(It is better to point out that you are a bad a language learner before they do.) \u00a0In the Mts learning Ibaloi for instance. \u00a0I wish I had a dollar for every time someone said, “Tim talks good Ibaloi but you still sound like a little kid.” \ud83d\ude00 \u00a0 A fellow Missionary of ours died this past yr. in Asia at only 36. \u00a0The last thing he did was to laugh really hard with his wife. \u00a0I thought, that is the way I want to go. \u00a0But for that to happen you have to have your mind on the right things.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0My Savior<\/strong>– \u00a0Who has provided every thing I need and solved my biggest problem. \u00a0He paid for my sin on the cross. I thank my Lord for the grace He has shown me and for His unfailing love. \u00a0He is my Rock when everything else is falling apart.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0My wonderful husband<\/strong>– \u00a0God knew just who I needed and hopefully I am just who he needed. \ud83d\ude00 \u00a0He helps me stay on track. \u00a0He exhorts me when necessary. \u00a0Sometimes it is hard to accept criticism from your spouse, but how many other people do it with love?<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0God’s Word<\/strong>– \u00a0In a world where everything else is changing His Word remains the same. \u00a0Sharper than a two edged sword. \u00a0You can never get to the bottom of it. \u00a0You can read a verse 100 times and still get something new from it. \u00a0He is the same yesterday, today and forever. \u00a0One I hang on, He will never leave me or forsake me.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0Our boys<\/strong>– \u00a0The biggest gift we ever received next to Salvation. \u00a0And a close 2nd, our 6 grand kids. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0My sister-<\/strong>\u00a0 That I still have a sister. \u00a0Our brother and sister died prematurely. \u00a0Gussie had 2 major surgeries this past yr. \u00a0I’m thankful that we were home when she needed us the most. \u00a0We were able to help her come back from Open Heart surgery. \u00a0It was harder than all of us thought.<\/p>\n

7. \u00a0Our daughter in laws-<\/strong>\u00a0 We are so thankful for the women God has brought into our son’s lives.\u00a0 Jessi and Erin are both very talented and great moms. \u00a0They bring balance to Mike and Matt \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

8. \u00a0Our grand kids-\u00a0 <\/strong>They have been such a blessing to us. \u00a0God’s little treasures for when we miss those times when our own kids were small. \u00a0They are healthy, their parents make sure that they learn about Jesus, and they bring a lot of joy to our hearts.<\/p>\n

9. Being Near Tim’s Parents <\/strong>– It has been a real blessing to be able to be near Tim’s parents at this time in their lives. \u00a0It has been very rewarding. \u00a0Tim’s mom often tells us how much she enjoys having us near by. \u00a0We live across from the NTM Retirement Homes where they live. \u00a0It has also been a blessing to be around the other folks at NTM Homes as well.<\/p>\n

10. \u00a0Adjusting to winter in the\u00a0States<\/strong>… in<\/strong> Florida<\/strong>– \u00a0I don’t know if most people can truly appreciate how hard it is on a body that is used to living in the tropics, to hit the States during cold season. \u00a0Especially for someone like me with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. \u00a0It has been so nice to be in one of the warmest States in American, during this brutal winter that a lot of our States have been having to endure. \u00a0We had the warmest fall and December that people here can remember in a long time. \u00a0And yes, Fl. got snow as well. \u00a0Just in the pan handle though. \u00a0The Lord cares even about the little things.<\/p>\n

Well, that is my Top 10. \u00a0I am reminded of the line from the song, “count your many blessings, name them one by one”. \u00a0I think I am only getting started \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

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