Well, it was another humdinger of a month end. I went over to the Woodrows on Friday morning and had some other work to do before Dr Woodrow had had time to look over the workers’ timesheets and things and we could start doing the payslips. I was really in my element, getting confused and needing to re-do things. Finally by about 16h00 I left, but I still need to redo the social security documents tomorrow! This was rather discouraging, I start wondering why the Lord has given me the desire and opportunity to be here at all if I do my job so badly!
Yesterday I did the end of the month stuff for the bookshop – putting the sales data into the computer, printing the new documentation the workers need, etc. In the afternoon there was a big farewell and kitchen tea for Ione, the one Brazilian missionary who has been here for about 12 years. She’s going to Brazil to get married – at 40 something! – and then hopes to return with her husband in March 2009. Everyone from her church friends to all the guys she plays volleyball with on Saturdays were invited, so there was quite a lot of people – once again one of those occasions where I know a lot of people but still don’t really have anyone to talk to! The food was nice though, and I liked the fact that even though there was some fun and silliness, it wasn’t excessive, and it was also a laid-back atmosphere where I felt free to leave when I got tired and could make use of a ride back. At least I finished my work last night and can have a restful Sunday.
I went to church at Woodrows today, and it was nice seeing everyone again. I feel so convicted about the fact that I don’t speak to people about the gospel, and it takes so long to cultivate any kind of friendship, and yet there are all my responsibilities resting on me. I truly need wisdom in order to find the right balance in my life!
