Lessons from Kalina:
1. Everyone deserves a smile-Whether old or young, male or female, master or servant, rich or poor, everyone deserves a smile. Many actually smile back!
2. Greet the day with joy-When you wake up start your day with a huge smile on your face, some laughter, and a few good leg kicks.
3. Don't let the little things get you down-Bug bites, spit up, teething, and skin problems are not a big deal. Cheerfully enjoy your day, and don't let small things bother you.
4. Never give up-When you're learning to roll over, keep trying, even when you get frustrated. You'll figure it out soon, and then you'll feel so happy at what you've accomplished.
5. When you're worn out, rest in your parents arms-They'll always take good care of you and make you feel safe and loved.
Lessons for us:
1. Love everyone, no matter who they are, whether or not they smile back at you. This includes government officials, beggars, servants, and people who make fun of you for being a foreigner.
2. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! (Ps. 118:24) We wake up to sunshine every day. Every day God is with us.
3. Do everything without complaining. (Phil. 2:14) At the end of our lives, will it really matter that we took cold showers, had bug bites and stomach viruses, and lacked the comforts of home for a period of time?
4. Never give up-We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Phil 4:13). We'll not give up our faith in God. He is faithful and true. He'll give us strength for each day, and He'll deliver us home at the perfect time.
5. Rest in the Lord. (Ps. 37:7)
A quick update-great news from Charles Spry! The Embassy here has confirmed that the fingerprints have been FedEx'd to Nebraska. Everyone knows this is urgent including the USCIS, FBI, and Nebraska processing center. Yesterday Senator Isakson called the Gwinnett County sheriff on our behalf. He immediately faxed a copy of Nadeem's police clearance report to them. Senator Isakson's staff are monitoring this closely. Hooray! Thanks for praying!
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Sherri & Nadeem,
David and I continue to pray for you and for your safe return home. Kalina is absolutely beautiful and I know you must be ready to get home and share her with your friends and family. Keep the faith that you will be on your journey home soon. Your "lessons" ring true to how we all need to look at things....life is short and we can learn much from life and grow from our experiences rather than growing bitter by them. Safe travels. You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan & David O.
Such wisdom and great advice from our baby girl and her parents.
We are all stronger as we know God is with you, keeping you safe, loving you and moving the mountain to get you home.
I pray that our God will continue to bless all His prayer warriors, our senators (esp. Isakson's staff), friends and family. We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving day.
love, kisses and hugs
Mom g/mother
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