Life

Wow I can't believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I wrote my last post. Time flies by.

I am settling into life here and am starting to finally feel more comfortable speaking Spanish. Every day is a little different which keeps things interesting. I have been planning English lessons, working on cleaning and organizing projects, doing hair cuts, going to the dump, and playing with the kids...just to name a few of the things I've been up to.


During this time God has been teaching and molding me more and more into the person that He has created me to be. Every morning my prayer is that I will be able to hear his whispers and follow close to whatever it is he has for me that day. I am being stretched and hopefully being made more pliable so that I will continually remember to yield to Him. This morning I was reading Psalm 143:8 which says it nicely "Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you."

I never know what each day will hold, I only know it will be a little different than I expect it to be. I get to continually practice being patience, coming up with creative solutions, as well as learn how to gently direct, as I continue to work with the boys. They are such great kids, with huge hearts and who have already taught me a lot. They are great helpers, desire to learn, want to do good, and for the most part play really well together. Each day has it's learning moments or times when I feel I can't take anymore, when I just have to take a deep breathe and ask God to give me strength and guidance for the situation at hand.

I'm also remembering not to take things for granted, such as having electricity and internet. I surprise myself how dependent I can get without realizing it until I don't have it when I would like it. During these times I remember I can go 24 hours without these things and my world will not come to an end. But I have become more prepared when theses situations arise :)

More thoughts soon...