tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842347942296006125.post5972184101045813355..comments2024-03-26T06:54:28.240-04:00Comments on In Her Shoes: Fellowship FridaysBe Thou Exaltedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103918846764532255noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842347942296006125.post-41571015242075752202012-09-08T02:44:24.827-04:002012-09-08T02:44:24.827-04:00I too enjoy the slow-paced life of Tanzania. I lov...I too enjoy the slow-paced life of Tanzania. I love that we live right next to Lake Victoria and can hear the waves crash against the shore at night. <br /><br />I have learned so much about contentment and patience from the people here. In fact, I find that the mission field is a good place to see myself for who I really am. It's easier for me to try and put up a facade in America. Here though, my sinfulness is ever before me. The "hot water" of life in a 3rd world country brings out the type of "tea" I have in my heart. There is no denying it, or making it look pretty. It is what it is, and God uses it to sanctify me. Bill and Tammy Brouwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741382051187731694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842347942296006125.post-28588519487346072732012-09-08T00:10:16.104-04:002012-09-08T00:10:16.104-04:00Yes, I agree, the slower pace of New Zealand is so...Yes, I agree, the slower pace of New Zealand is something I love. Another thing I love about New Zealand, at least in our city, is how much people walk. We walk everywhere. A 20 minute walk to the shop is nothing. Most children walk or ride their bikes to school, and this isn't just a 5 or 10 minute trip. I know one young lady who would walk 30 minutes to and from school each day-this was no big deal, it was the norm.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538569207537643105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842347942296006125.post-54784362987754149042012-09-07T17:32:30.523-04:002012-09-07T17:32:30.523-04:00I'm not a missionary as such but I've been...I'm not a missionary as such but I've been following some of the blogs of missionary wives. I love the work of missions!<br /><br />I am happy to hear that where you live people are still hospitable and offer tea and coffee. I remember that when I was a child and you went to visit they always offered tea and coffee or in summer a cool drink. Usually you were also offered something like cake or cookies too ;-) Children esp. love this :-) <br /><br />God bless.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.com