Grandma's Letters From Africa: A Memoir: Waiting patiently for the Lord

Monday, September 7, 2020

Waiting patiently for the Lord

My health has hindered me from blogging lately, but I want to say “Hi” anyway.

Psalm 27:4 cheers me on. It gives me HOPE: “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” I know He is good, He is with me, and He has good plans for me.

I’m deeply thankful that I have God’s word in my own language, especially at times like this.

I can’t imagine what life must be like for those who don’t have Scriptures in their own languages. They must feel so cut off from God. Maybe they wonder if He even knows them or knows of their needs.

That’s why Dave and I moved to Africa—so those without the Bible could eventually have it—possess it, cherish it, live by it—in their heart languages, the languages they understand best.

I hope to be back soon. If you think of me, please pray for my health. Thank you.

P.S. Please tell your friends about Grandma’sLetters from Africa. Buy two copies for your church—one for the missions committee and the other for your church library.

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What others are saying about Grandma's Letters from Africa

Great stories, great humor, and real spiritual depth! (Susan Van Wynen, Director for Communication, Wycliffe International)

Grandma’s Letters from Africa is an engaging, memorable account of Linda’s years in Africa. It was a privilege for me to read over the shoulders of her granddaughters as Linda tells her story through a series of letters. Through both laughter and tears, she learns to balance her roles as missionary, wife, mother, and grandmother. In the process, Linda falls in love with Africa, its people, and her work. Readers will be moved by this compelling story that reveals God’s heart and extraordinary grace. (Bob Creson, President/CEO, Wycliffe USA)

No matter what age you are, Grandma’s Letters from Africa transports you to that intriguing continent and gives you a glimpse of everyday life there. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby because sometimes you’ll cry and other times you’ll laugh until tears roll down your cheeks. One caveat: Don’t start reading this book late in the evening unless you want to stay up all night. It’s a “can't-put-down” book. (Aretta Loving, Author, Together We Can! and Slices of Life)

Grandparents and soon-to-be-grandparents, read this book and give a copy to all your grandchildren old enough to read. In it, you will discover how to leave a life-impacting legacy for the children of your children. You will laugh and cry your way through Linda’s four incredible years in Africa … away from her children and grandchildren, but connecting with them in powerful ways as she skillfully weaves a tapestry of how her life made a difference. (Don Parrott, President, The Finishers Project

Linda tells it like it is—she and her husband actually lived and experienced what she writes about. TIS recruits teachers for the mission field, including those over fifty, and Grandma’s Letters from Africa is a must-read for those potential teachers—even though many will never have the plethora of experiences Linda did. (Thom Votaw, Ed.D., President, Teachers In Service, Inc.)