Wherever I Am To Be Content

We're in Kansas City this week. Natasha had an appointment to see a new orthopedic surgeon (it's hard to even remember any more the months she spent first in a body cast and then wearing her brace) and we scheduled it to coincide with a trade show that Tim is working through Northwest Kansas Travel Council.

The appointment went well. Natasha's x-rays looked good, and we do not have to return for three years. What a praise--her hip continues to function and develop well.

We are staying with the wonderful Malone family in Kansas City. Robert has come to Shepherd's Staff as a pheasant hunter twice now, and he and Tim have begun to build a relationship. I have to tell you, the Malone home is amazing. We feel like we are staying in a motel. The kids even got to watch a movie in 3-D last night. But I do struggle. When surrounded by a setting that is such a step up from where we are, it is hard to stay content with my own situation. So while I love being here, I have to constantly work on being aware that what God has given to someone else isn't necessarily what He will give to me, that I do not "deserve" to have a huge house (and don't want to clean one!)...that my journey to contentment has a long way to go!

We'll head home tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to being home and staying home for a while. Thanks for your prayers.