Back Home Again in Ledalero

Smiles on my face as I arrived…landing at the airport, riding on the newly-paved road to the seminary, seeing the spire of the seminary from the road, seeing Hubert (Berto) with his hand phone waiting for my arrival, and then walking into the dining room.  Many smiles and personal greetings/handshakes/embraces-European style…including from the Rektor.  Agust, Pice, Bernard Boli… so many friends.  All the usual players were here.  Except for the boys…The boys were nowhere to be seen and I noted their absence with a mix of sadness and blessing, for most of them have now gone forth to their missionary destinies.  Now there is a new crew in place – 18 young men to be ordained in 2 weeks.  2 weeks!  18 new young Catholic priests coming from the Indonesian church.  

And there was beer at lunch!  How fun.  Then Fr. Bill and I sat for a chat to catch up and share stories.  He asked straightaway what happened with me since I left.  He stated Hubert had told him of my selling my house.  I hope I explained it well as I don’t want to cause any concern for anyone here about my future as I am now dependent on God more than ever for my future.

And then there was the mosquito netting!  I delighted to take my siesta safe in the womb of my bed in the mosquito netting and to commune again with my Lord.  At dinner I saw more friends – Eman, Ito, Bernard Hayon and Juan (Mary Gomez!).  I feel and am so blessed to be back here in my beloved Ledalero.  We’ll see what God has in store for our futures.  But in the meantime, it is today and I am here and I am again happy.  Thank you Jesus, terima kasih Tuhan Yesus.

P.S.  It is COOL here…meaning the temperature.  There is even a chill in the air and everyone is wearing light jackets!  :-)  Thank you Jesus!!