This week, I went on a few home visits. I really enjoy going on home visits and getting to sit and talk with people in their homes. It helps me to get to know them better. For example, Thursday night at church, I looked around and realized I've been to a majority of the members houses that were present that night. It was very humbling to realize that these people walk miles in the dark up very steep hills after church and yet they don't use that as an excuse to not go. In the States, I've been guilty of finding excuses for not making it to weekly services. And we only meet three times a week. In La Palma, we meet seven times if you include all of the Bible classes that are offered on a weekly basis.
That being said, the picture above is from one of the home visits. This little boy is two months old and looked so peaceful sleeping in that hammock. I think they have the right idea here! All babies should have their own hammock! :)
That home visit was fairly emotional. The man of the house had unsuccessfully tried to kill himself the night before. He's still in the hospital and I'm not sure if his condition is stable or not. The family was obviously very shaken. Theres not really much you can say in that situation that is going to ease the hurt and fear that comes with knowing your husband wanted to take his own life. Sometimes, all you can do is just be there, show that you care for them, and pray with them.
Please pray for this family in the coming weeks. The husband has a long road to physical recovery and the emotional recovery for him and his family will be an even harder one.
Thank you for reading my blog! And thank you for your prayers. I ask that you pray for the work here in La Palma. Pray that we can hear what God's plan is and follow it.
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