Homesick
I remember a great Portuguese word I learned in Brazil (or, Brasil.) Not exactly sure I remember the spelling, but the word is "saldages." (a soft "g" makes it beautiful.) It means "homesick for some place, someone, or something." I think I'm feeling "saldages" for my two older girls off in college. It was bound to hit me - probably because I drove our short-lived Italian student, Carlo, to the airport yesterday. His mom had been feeling "saldages" for him and is rejoicing at his safe return - I know, we are facebook buddettes now.
(Carlo had just said, "Now I've learned about women!" We laughed ... a lot...just glad to have helped him out...)
Mary Grace says "Good bye" to her Italian big brother.
Sunny comes inside to say, "Ciao, Carlo."
The girls have been calling - and not just about money - so that's a warm and fuzzy feeling, and I'm so very grateful. I wonder if God missed Jesus those 33 years years?? Not sure I can wrap my mind around that one.
I do know that I want my life to be one that makes others feel homesick for Jesus. He is the only One who satisfies, comforts and redeems. I can't make that happen. It's a holy thing and a Spirit thing. Pray that today - "Lord, may I make people homesick for You today - a little bit of saldages can make all the difference in someone, eternally. You are their real home - they just don't know it yet. Amen."
PS
Of course, Bethany might not feel too homesick since she can walk to the beach from her school every day...
Sue
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So great to see my son being looked after by lovely women :-) He looks "at home" Thanks for that and your blog is just lovely...I'll keep on reading it from Italy!
Oh, my good friend. Empty nesting should be called something else, maybe "blind-siding" Will have to think more on this one. It does get easier in spots. I always have to re-adjust after everyone is around for the holidays myself. Thinking back I don't remember, except for one time when I heard my dear Mom voice her opinions on either of us leaving home. But now I know that it was a hard transition. Hang on to your hat(s)and savor each time you speak with them, spend time with them and as I know you do faithfully, sit at Jesus' feet about them. You've done a wonderful job with your three young women...even if they don't take your advice or do things their own way. God is faithful, Sue. It has become my greatest comfort that he loves my babies many times more than I. Love you...coffee soon. Bon
yippee - coffee soon!!!