Karlee, Janessa and I enjoyed being secretaries for the day, helping Pastor Phil, and Matt and Brooke with filing and paperwork. Karlee and I seemed to be constantly laughing from something or other one of us had done because of our quirky humor.. Let's just say sticking clothes pins on one's eyebrows and lifting them up and down can be quite humorous.
Later on we enjoyed lunch altogether in our little apartments, and at 3:30 headed off to help at Las manos del alfarero. I love the kids more and more each day.. And cannot wait to see their big smiles and confused looks as they try to comprehend what I'm asking them(Still working on that spanish!). Today was my turn to help Don Victor cook, and he made me in charge of the juice (shows how great of a chef I am! :P ). It was quite a hit I must say though, and was made from fresh passionfruit! Hanging out with Don Victor, and Denis is a highlight, as those Vargas boys are always joking.
Tonight we had a girl's night to welcome a girlfriend who is visiting for the first time of one of our dear brothers in Christ. The night was filled with fellowship, laughing, great story telling, playing the Wii, and delicious goodies..
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| Shanna and I a few years ago at one of our last family vacations in FL |
Earlier today I was feeling a bit down.. I was thinking of my sister's wedding. How it was being planned without me there to help. Without me there to laugh, joke, smile, cringe, and freak out with my only sister over preparing for one of the biggest days of her life.. It's hard sometimes when I think of all I am missing out on. And it's difficult when I think of how I truly miss her. She has always been a powerful spiritual mentor in my life. Not being able to seek her guidance, and share with her every detail of my experience here is hard.
But God showed me today that there are people who He has placed in my life. Sisters in Christ to laugh, and have fun with. People I can share with and can help me walk down the path God has for me. Above all, He has promised to never leave me nor forsake me, and I will praise Him for All He is.
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| My sister Shanna and her awesome fiance Nathan |
The Lord is faithful, the Lord is a provider. He answers those who call Him, and reveals Himself to those who seek Him. How great is our God! One who is always aiding us when we are brought down and lets us know the blessings He has given us each and every day..
"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever!!" Psalm 29:11-12
Just getting caught up for the week on your blogs. I love the way you can capture the snippets of your day, life here, and the way the Lord speaks to you during those snippets. I am so thankful you are writing again! You are a blessing to me!! :)
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