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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A TRIBUTE TO MISSIONARIES, DARREL AND BECKY WELLING FROM USA


(Written in 2000, this poem is a tribute and “thank you” notes to Darrell and Becky for 40 years of their missionary service in Sudan (1960 – 2000). The Wellings were like parents to me.)

Compelled by His love,
You left your comfort zone for a far-away difficult place
Carrying few belongings, but armed with His sufficient grace.
Thirty long days on a tempestuous sea
Followed by times of wait and see.
A difficult situation for a young lady with two babies;
But Becky, you have proved your God to other ladies.


Strengthened by His hands,
You arrived in Sudan 1960, our Lord’s year.
Your pilgrimage, we imagine, would not be without a fear.
Names were added in heaven’s book
Through Darrell’s preaching from His Book.
30, 60, 100 folds, we pray, may they yield,
Seeds you have sown and watered with many a tear in this field.

Through it all by His grace:
Series of haboobs and 50 degree scorching heat,
For him a double by-pass, for her a nerve-wrecking leader’s seat,
Attacks of killer malaria,
Faraway grandparents nostalgia,
40 years of learning, sometimes in a hard way,
Dangers on roads, part of a close call many a day.

Thank you, Becky and Darrell
For providing a home away form home for fellow pilgrims
And good counseling to friends of other teams.
Thank you Darrell, for your strong messages,
And Becky, for your inspiring piano playing for us.
It’s hard to say good-bye and see you leave.
But we know you’ll pray for us, so go in peace.

Good-bye, Darrell and Becky!
Our loving Father take care of you as you go.
We’ll pray for you; your joys and tears please let us know.
Thirty long days to come to Africa! Just 30 hours to go back to Am’rica!
Go there and have fun with your eleven grandchildren,
Enjoy your Lord and continue to serve Him with fellow God’s children.

Maaasallaama!

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