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Orkney Musings...

1/22/2015

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It is 8:25 pm.  Oddly enough, the wind is not blowing. Funny how quickly one becomes accustomed to the background noise.  A little howling of the wind might echo my mood about now...so exasperated am I, after spending three days simply attempting to add text to this page! I grudgingly admitted  defeat, and within five minutes Henry solved the problem.  Thanks, Henry.

It has been two and a half months since we  arrived in Orkney.   A house I had only seen in my dreams (until last February) is now beginning to feel like 'home'.  There are a couple of boxes yet unopened in the shed, but they are marked 'garden pots'.  We won't be needing those for awhile.  

We are adjusting to living on an island.  Driving on the left is feeling more natural every day.  Local expressions are becoming familiar (kirk = church, peedie = small or tiny, tangles = kelp).  I am learning to cook and bake using metric measurements, different ingredients and an AGA that has no temperature markings.  People in Orkney are characterized by civility and kindness.  We walk on the beach almost every day. This is a good place.

It would be tempting to forget why we are here.  We have not 'retired' to Orkney.  This is not the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.  We left family, friends and a home that we loved as a gut-wrenching response of obedience to God's call to leave our country.  

I sense the need to share our journey with all who are interested.  Be warned, with knowledge comes responsibility.   

Join me if you dare.

Soli Deo Gloria!
Anne












 




25 Comments
Harry Sandison
1/22/2015 06:36:20 am

What a wonderful story of an extrodinary Exodus.

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Anne Reitzug
1/22/2015 06:39:00 am

Harry, thank you...I am so thankful that the Lord has written you into our story!

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Naomi Solscheid
1/22/2015 06:43:18 am

I am so excited for your journey the Lord has called you both too & so excited to follow along & be a part of it.

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Anne
1/22/2015 08:56:39 pm

Naomi, it's a blessing to stay in touch.

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Naomi Solscheid
1/23/2015 12:12:32 am

Thank you Anne...

Matt Valdez link
1/22/2015 07:12:51 am

I am very much looking forward to reading more, Anne. God's grace far exceeds our expectations. Glad you and Henry have been settling in for unretirement!

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Anne
1/22/2015 08:57:47 pm

You are so right, Matthew. We are always encouraged by your posts.

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Connie Banet Miller
1/22/2015 07:50:28 am

Looking forward to hearing more and praying to meet you in person one day!

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Anne
1/22/2015 09:06:22 pm

Well Connie, you may have to visit. Orkney someday!

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Evie Fishkin link
1/22/2015 09:31:56 am

Love reading the first blog. Looking forward to hearing more from you and what God is showing you. Glad you are adjusting to your new surroundings.

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Anne
1/22/2015 08:59:12 pm

Thank you, Evie. That is quite a compliment coming from such a prolific writer!

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Margaret Rendall
1/22/2015 05:45:30 pm

You are a modern day Abraham and Sarah! I'm looking forward to seeing what God plans for you to do here.

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Anne
1/22/2015 09:01:55 pm

Margaret, you are far too generous in your estimation of us, lol! I have just been reading about Abraham and Sarah...sure hope there are no babies in store at age ninety!

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Sandra M Tait
1/22/2015 07:05:18 pm

Excited to follow your story xxx

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Anne
1/22/2015 09:03:16 pm

Sandra, my hope and prayer is that the blog will inspire obedience to The Lord. It's not always easy...we must take one step at a time.

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Liz Carter
1/22/2015 07:43:11 pm

So looking forward to reading more and following your journey, Many blessings to you and Henry, x

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Anne
1/22/2015 09:04:52 pm

Liz, we have been humbled and encouraged by the kindness of our brothers and sisters at KBC. Thank you!

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Tracy Leslie
2/2/2015 04:59:11 am

Anne and Henry, you're such an inspirational couple, what a fascinating story and I'm so glad your journey has taken you both here. We're looking forward to having you in ours and our children's lives.

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Anne
2/2/2015 05:48:07 am

Tracy, we are continually amazed at what God has done in our lives...and we are delighted that He has made us neighbors! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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Evie Fishkin
2/2/2015 05:41:33 am

Good writing! Your blog keeps us close. Thank you!

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Anne
2/2/2015 05:50:21 am

Well thank you, Evie! That means so much coming from someone who has written so much! Bless you!

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Ann Van Gilder
2/9/2015 10:51:32 am

You are a wonderful writer and I am enthralled as I follow your journey. I've also shared your blog with a friend. Your story so far has made for good discussions about what God is doing in our lives here and yours there. Thank you for sharing all this with us.

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Anne
2/9/2015 06:17:55 pm

Ann, you are so kind and encouraging. I am honestly thankful to have an outlet for all that the Lord has been doing in our lives. I do believe that He is much at work...yet it's so easy to busy ourselves and miss hearing His still, small voice. By the way, happy early birthday!

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Evie Fishkin
2/9/2015 11:08:34 am

Blessings dear friend. I can't imagine being separated from your family. Thankfully the internet keeps us together. Praying God will use your voice strong to reach more for Christ. One good thing is to have time to write music and more that will embrace the world for Christ. Be safe, and know you all are dearly loved.

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Anne
2/9/2015 06:21:37 pm

Evie, I appreciate your prayers more than you know! I am greatly challenged to take my thoughts captive...and not sink into melancholy, being so far from my children. Thank you for the reminder to work on music...I have not even had the inclination to write since I've been here. Time for a swift kick! Bless you, sister! My prayer is that Christ will be magnified in all we say, write and do.

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