to send greetings to my dear ones here... and wish all peace!
I haven't been "around" much over the past year or so, unfortunately... here... or in life in general... due to work and studies (both full-time). Ummmmm... that's not entirely true: awhile ago, I asked to be "relieved" of my assignment here (as of January 2004), because, well, I was sick... and "tired." Those here who know me will know what I mean (those who don't, well, perhaps it's just as well). It came to a point where when I heard, I hesistated, and at times even refrained from volunteering to be sent, because I felt I just didn't have the strength to take it on. As a result, I have been able to concentrate to a greater degree on my work and my studies, having only the occasional assignment from my Lord - usually small, ususally with regard to a stranger, and usually fairly brief. My Lord knew my heart, however, what I TRULY wanted... and granted me what I asked for - a reduction in service to his Household, at least as far as sharing what I am given on a large and fairly regular basis.
Don't get me wrong: while I readily confess to you that I am, at times, ashamed of my selfishness, I do not always lament the result, as I know that I can, at any time, exchange the work I have now for that "work" again. Hopefully, that time will come... sooner than later. In the meantime, may JAH, His Son... and those of the Household of God, Israel (as well as those who go "with them")... forgive. I have no doubt that all will... and that makes my heart rejoice!
My first year of studies have gone well (actually, better than I expected: they haven't kick me out, yet , which they always seem to threaten to do... to everyone!), and I still enjoy my work (overseeing several low-income housing projects - what a joy, to be able to help those who might not otherwise obtain it receive housing they can afford: seniors, disabled, families! ). I have also had a few bouts with my health, some serious and scary (I am, after all, still flesh, with its blood, and diabetes has a way of controlling you - and your faith - more than you would like . A hateful disease, really! ), but most being simply symptomatic and/or medication related. I still am alive, however... PRAISE JAH... and still me (for whatever that's worth - !)... and still your servant (to the extent I am permitted by you, for whatever THAT's worth! ).
Anyway, had a bit of time and just wanted to say, "hello" and "greetings," and again, wish all peace! If I have "neglected" you... please... overlook... if you can (you know who you are, and yes, I know you will! ). I will try to drop in as frequently as I can over the next couple weeks, certainly if I am directed to, or "hear" a matter to share (no, dear ones, I have not stopped hearing; to the contrary, there are yet even more WONDERFUL things to know! I have, however, stopped sharing so much, due, again, to my own self-indulgence and "fatigue" . Ah, the flesh...)
Anyway, may the undeserved kindness and mercy of my God and Father, the Most Holy One of Israel, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, whose name is JAH... of Armies... and the peace of His Son and Christ, my Lord, JAHESHUA MISCHAJAH, be upon you... you and your entire household... if you so wish it.
Your servant, and a slave of Christ, always...
SJ (who inserted a TON of smilie symbols so that those who wished to would sort of get the true "tone" of my message). Peace!