tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post7158372553100214578..comments2010-06-08T15:28:32.832-07:00Comments on The Great Adventure: Will we ever get this right?Annika Krygsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10846561807769567501noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-71073966079137889262010-03-16T17:50:51.127-07:002010-03-16T17:50:51.127-07:00my dearest anne,
(okay. that is a little scary. i...my dearest anne,<br /><br />(okay. that is a little scary. i must be my mother's daughter...)<br /><br />in absolutely no way. no way. no way. NO WAY (i think you get the point) are you a disappointment. few people understand the difficulties and frustrations of living in a developing country for months and months at a time. hang in there! the funny thing about time is that it keeps going...<br /><br />much love,<br /><br />beckyrebecca simonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726836726174082647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-33238330020025121332010-03-15T19:58:19.072-07:002010-03-15T19:58:19.072-07:00My dear Annika,
I've been reading your blogs ...My dear Annika,<br /><br />I've been reading your blogs and when I check and see you haven't updated it, I know--because I know you--that it's because you're doing some other good work (even if that means nurturing yourself--being re-filled through fellowship, prayer, and the word--so you have something left to give). No need to apologize. Realize that whenever one's life becomes even a little bit public, it's open to all kinds of scrutiny and criticism. Being as sensitive a person as you are, that's very difficult to live with. And being isolated, the emails you receive may seem more critical than they were intended. Be sure to put on your "tough skin" before reading your "fan mail".... just in case.<br /><br />Don't know if I ever shared this with you, but I heard this once, and it really stuck with me: Whenever you're too Hungry, too Angry, too Lonely, or too Tired, then HALT. That's when Satan finds you most vulnerable, and he'll work extra hard to discourage you.<br />Obviously, the "Hungry" part doesn't apply in your case(and don't let ANYONE guilt you into eating more than you need), but I think you've gone through a fair amount of "Angry" from your dealings with the police and social services and the multitude of injustices you're seeing, and "Lonely"--well, I don't need to say any more about that one!(except that you were "right on" about the two-by-two concept)--and "Tired" wouldn't surprise me a bit, my little night owl. So 3 out of 4 is a very vulnerable position in which to find oneself. Time to HALT, examine these things, and do what you can to get yourself in a better position.<br /><br />Keep your eyes on Jesus, and seek to please Him only. He sees your heart and those who judge cannot. God alone is the Judge, and He has declared you "not guilty" through your faith in Jesus. Rest in Him.<br /><br />I, for one, don't feel the least bit disappointed in you, Annika. The work God has given you to do there just warms my heart (and yes, the stories break it a bit too). I thank the Lord for your willingness to SHINE (remember the acronym for our Bible study?)....Sharing His Incredible Name Eagerly. And that's exactly what you're doing in Zambia. Keep on keepin' on!<br /><br />Love you,<br />Mrs. HehnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299304383569937427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-78858886856124281862010-03-15T19:21:44.673-07:002010-03-15T19:21:44.673-07:00Annika! I don't even know where to begin. Yo...Annika! I don't even know where to begin. Your journey and your story has proved to be so inspirational for me! I love it. Simply love it. I am so sad that our paths never really crossed and that I didn't get the chance to truly get to know you. But you will continue to be in my prayers. Keep up God's good work. Oh and your posts have been more than wonderful. Don't let others interfere with the blessing that you are.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792589929019315644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-87904951010863380542010-03-15T07:49:13.849-07:002010-03-15T07:49:13.849-07:00Annika, I wish I could come sit with you, give you...Annika, I wish I could come sit with you, give you a giant hug, and share a few tears with you. It makes my heart ache just to read about the situation with Naomi and Boyd, and I haven't even been experiencing it in person like you have. Just remember 2 Corinthians 12:9:<br /><br />"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."<br /><br />It takes bravery to be so weak. Thank you for showing us how. May Christ's power rest ABUNDANTLY on you!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217134267976696328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-74716349946812415262010-03-14T16:14:25.204-07:002010-03-14T16:14:25.204-07:00Annika.. I love you dearly - you know I do! Don&...Annika.. I love you dearly - you know I do! Don't let the pressures of others suffocate you in experiencing this new journey. This is YOUR journey.. carry on as YOU see fit and don't try to experience it as everyone else wants you to. Write your entries as you are able to and do not worry about everyone else. This is God leading you on your journey - don't look so closely. Just experience and you will KNOW it is Him. <br /><br />I wish I could just give you a huge hug and tell you things will be ok.Katrina Preblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231485690449889481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040684080301219927.post-1299652409360653572010-03-14T13:34:10.458-07:002010-03-14T13:34:10.458-07:00Just for clarification....
Already today I receiv...Just for clarification....<br /><br />Already today I received an email that made it sound as if I had written the parts of this blog that concern my struggles in writing blog entries in order to make you, the readers... the people I love and rely on to support me... feel guilty for asking questions. This could not be further from the truth, and I am pained if you felt that way reading this. I look forward to your emails, your comments, your questions... I simply feel awful that (apparently) some of you have felt offended or hurt by my lack of timely and precise response to those inquiries. So please, accept my apology for my failures, and keep the questions and emails coming, as they really are more encouraging than you know... but also please keep the grace coming, as I may fall short again... as much as I hope not to.<br /><br />Thanks everyone. I love you all and miss you more than you know.Annika Krygsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846561807769567501noreply@blogger.com