#182 - Need to curb that happy-tude!

Vol.# 182

Hey Miss, can you step over here please and open your bag? 

That was my first greeting as I stepped into the Canadian/American Customs line as I headed out here to Florida to visit with my eldest brother and family. The Customs guy asked how I was and commented on how happy I was looking. It dawned on me that maybe he thought I took something to be happy, hence the search?  

(Note to me: Do not be SO happy next time, be somber!)

We were delayed for 25 minutes on the tarmac. The plane had started to move away then stopped, and we returned to the original location. They thought they had detected a problem with the engine, so we had to wait to check on that. In the end all went well, so thank you ALL for your prayers!

Praise: 

The mammogram only hurt a tiny bit; the results will be given later. I had an ultrasound as well.

Update: 

I will be here in Toronto until after Christmas. It will be the first Christmas with my parents and family in over 5 years, so I still have time to get together with you all!

Prayer Request:

My brother and I are driving down to Georgia from Orlando. Please pray for safety as we travel to and fro and for great connections as we reconnect with childhood friends from Trinidad and Tobago!

Blessings all! 

Love, His Warrior and Disciple, 

Submitting to be His Dance partner here in Cambodia, 

Your sister, Vidya 

#181 - A New Scent in the Air in Toronto!

Vol.# 181

There I am enjoying my morning walk, the crisp air swirling around me, until I realized there was something else in the air. 
For a minute I did not know what the aroma was... Ah yes, ganja! 
Really?? 
Then I remembered it is now legal here to possess if you are 19 years! Gone are the days when the youth I worked with got arrested for possession/selling of marijuana. 
I tried to walk faster to outpace the smell but alas, it followed me because there was a couple walking behind me openly smoking the stuff! 
Ah, to be back in Toronto! 

Thank you for the warm welcome, the hugs and coffee/dinner times together! It is so wonderful to be back worshipping with you at RAC, and yes, I know I still have to meet with so many of you over the upcoming weeks. I cannot wait to sit with you face to face to hear what has been going on in your lives. You have heard from me, so now please allow me the honor of sitting and listening and hearing from you! 

Prayer Requests:
- I have a mammogram on the 22nd that is usually quite painful, so I ask that God would give me the grace while I am having this test done. 

- On the 23rd, please pray for smooth travel through US Customs as I go to visit my brother, niece and nephew plus other family members and friends in Florida. I will be there until Nov. 3rd. Pray for safe and good connections while I am there. 

Praise:
I am thankful to be here, to sit and worship and learn at your feet! When Pastor Sunder spoke about Josiah and his commitment to take care of the succeeding generations, it was my ‘marching orders’ as well to pray for and to mentor the next generation of leaders back in Cambodia. 
I am also proud to see that the next generation in my own family are following Him; so pumped to see my nephew Daniel lead and co-lead in rhythmic worship at church! 

I am thankful for the message preached from Jesus’ heart through the mouth of Pastor Sunder. Please check it out online “But If Not”: Sunday 13th October, 2018. 

Please let me know how I can pray and I am looking forward to sitting down and meeting with you all! 

Love, His Warrior and Disciple, 

Submitting to be His Dance partner here in Cambodia, 

Your sister, Vidya