Amanda, as legions worldwide are already aware, is a woman of many talents. Thorough yet thoughtful, kind yet crafty (in a good way), she brightens the lives of all she encounters. I am indeed privileged to call her my wife – and she the very picture of grace to call me her husband.
Anyway, given that Amanda is to administration what Tony Hayward is to career self-destruction, her abilities were always going to be a perfect fit for Fundación Totaí, as transparent and thorough an organisation as any we have come across. In Bolivia, however, such scrupulousness leads to inevitable skyscrapers of paperwork, making it exceptionally difficult for FT’s admin staff to keep up (though deadlines are seldom missed).
Back in her previous work in a Glasgow health centre, it is said that computer keyboards shuddered in fear at the very mention of Amanda’s name, knowing a severe bashing was on the cards. Therefore, we knew that when her Spanish reached a certain plane, her administrative portfolio would soon grow to the same extent as her nursing work. And in the last couple of weeks, we’ve both been really encouraged to see some tasks that required a particular administrative flair being passed on to Amanda. We hope she will be of particular assistance to Jo Santana, wife to Dr. Diego, whose clerical burden at times beggars belief.
Elsewhere, I’ve been up to my usual tricks in education, though towards the end of the month the work always increases a couple of notches with reports and sponsor updates to be delivered. I’m particularly enjoying my temporary charge of the Emmaus distance learning Bible course – such an encouragement to guide so many people in Biblical truth. And I’ve been digesting a bit of that myself, in preparation for my next sermon, which is on Sunday. I’ll be speaking on 2 John 7-11, which warns against false prophets, but amidst everything is buried the telling phrase ‘watch yourselves’. As I type the words I will speak, I can assure you that I write to Craig Cunningham as much as anyone else.
Prayer
• For the administrative burden upon both of us which we usually face around this time of the month.
• For Craig as he preaches on Sunday.
• For continued guidance as to the direction of our work. A few interesting developments this week.
Praise
• For Amanda’s talents and their being used to great effect.
• For the Lord’s continued assurance of our place here in Trinidad.
¡Que Dios les bendiga!
Craig & Amanda
Craig - I love this update =) She certainly is talented. And I am so proud to have her as a good friend.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!