Passion for Paraguay

One year ago today Nancy began writing a devotional in spanish, under the name " Day by Day with you ". It was born out of personal need to grow spiritually and in turn help other women in their daily walk with the Lord. At the time I had come down with covid, and we were far from home. Day by Day was born during that week.  In this daily devotional, Nancy writes about her own battles, struggles, as a mother, wife and woman. Initially she had other women in similar situations in mind as her target audience, but now, it has become directed to women and men alike. The devotional starts with a scripture, then a short personal application, and it ends with a challenge.  Nancy writes concise and clear. She is a woman of few words when it comes to express important truths and ideas. I have learned to appreciate this approach to writing-speaking, as I have gotten to know Nancy.  It gets posted mainly on her instagram channel and whatsapp groups. Several hundred people read and...

Today, five years ago, Nancy lost her husband. He was working at his farm and died in a work related accident. It devastated Nancy and her two young kids. At the time Mark was 11, totally in love with his dad, Stephen. Nicole was 8, also daddy’s girl.  Why they lost their dad, and then had to go thru so much pain, is something we will probably have to wait to understand until haven. Less than a year later, I lost Julie and Timothy. I could have been the one going home, and this email would never have been written. I can only trust God and continue forward, believing that God is in control.  Nancy held on to her faith. She focused on God and her children and continued moving forward. Her life came to a halt on a day like today. If you have lost someone special, you understand the pain. But as christians we also undertand the hope that awaits us. We will raise again.