Yesterday my family and I went to Paramount Canada's Wonderland. A full day of rides, water park and fun, fun, fun. Yes, I have racoon eyes. Not enough sunscreen on my face and an outline where my sunglasses were. My husband got quiet the laugh at me this morning!! Along with the sun burn I am also feeling every one of my muscles in my back in spasm. I guess I don't handle waterslides and roller coasters like I used to. I think the last time I was at Wonderland was 20 years ago, so do the math on my age. Yes, we had a blast though.
This morning I started to read some postings on the blogs that I have been following. I have started reading one of a 14 year old girl from Iraq. Her mother and aunt also blog. "Sunshine" as she is known on her blog, shares her life growing up in war torn Iraq. So many things are similar to any teenager growing up, but the differences bring tears to my eyes almost every time. Why can I enjoy a day in Wonderland and she can't leave the house alone most days? Why can I visit with family and friends and chat about life and laugh, while she and her family visit and talk about which neighbour has been murdered or abducted?
Perhaps that is why the Lord led me to these blogs for a greater purpose. I am to pray for this family in particular and offer encouragement when I can. He loves the people of Iraq as much as He loves you and I. He cries the tears along with all of them in their suffering.
I encourage you to check out Sunshine's blog and pray for this family and the people of Iraq.
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I was touched when I read the post. although you don’t know me , you didn’t see me , but you care about me & my family .
You are always in my thoughts. Thanks for your praying, we do need your pray.
Sunshine...
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