Recouperating Saturday

I am doing what Igor told me to do. He is so sweet and caring of me. Now, I am in my room with my leg propped up, sitting by the window where I am watching the people walk by in front of the church. This is a busy street, where "bus-taxis" stop to pick up people--there are regular taxis as well. Next door to the church, there is a bread store which is rented out by the church. Beyond that is a restaurant and bar. The outdoor food market, where everyone sells their produce, begins right across the street and continues for several blocks. So, there is much coming and going.
I am alone in the church except for Vitali, who is cleaning the downstairs area for tomorrow's worship service. Vitali is a wonderful young man--father of 4 little girls--who does a lot around the church. He leads the after school program, translates into Russian Igor's sermons, he and his wife clean the church weekly and help with the youth program. He is paid for the after school program and a little for the church maintainence.
One thing I have noticed, the young adults of this church are at the church a lot. This is their second home--they are a church family and there is much love and concern among them.
They are so respectful of me and enjoy my being around.
Sergio and Vica, the newlyweds, who are living in the room across the hall from me, are gone for the day. Vica has gone to visit her mom and Serigo is shopping with his cousin. They have finally found an apartment and are doing some work on it before they can move in. Sergio just returned
and stuck his head in my door because I have my door opened. He shows me a faucet he has bought to replace one in the apartment. YOu can tell he is excited about it.
Natasha was here this morning and brought me breakfast and a vacuum container of hot water
for my tea. She has brought me enough food for all day, but she says she will return at 1 pm to bring my lunch. She is so good to me and I don't feel lonely. Everyone is so good to me and I feel so loved and completely unstressed. Thank you, dear Father!

In my time alone, I have spent time in bible study and prayer--a habit I plan to continue more at home. It is a great habit and draws me closer to God and what He desires me to do each day. I
have been reading the book--"A Woman After God's Own Heart" by Elizabeth George. It has really convicted me today! I am realizing that God does expect his daughters to value their husbands and next to God, they should be valued the most. He should be the "head" of the family and it is my job to treat him as such. There has been many ideas shown to me today that I have not followed. I am praying about this and plan to make needed changes. I know it won't be an easy task to change my selfish ways, but, God understands the long process and will reward me as I follow His way.
Speaking of reward, I cannot say enough how much God has blessed me by following Him to Moldova. The friendships I have made here and the experiences I have had are a true blessing from God. These people are now a great part of my life. I love them as I love the people in my own country and will cherish them the rest of my life.
Tomorrow, I will tell of about the wedding I will be attending.
Blessings to all,
Lesley