Work Saturday

Today was work Saturday, but it was pretty relaxing. We spent time with kids who don't currently have volunteers; so we saw many smiles and giggles today. It was a very warm day so we gave a lot of the kids baths. At one point I was watching six toddlers enjoy their bath..but it quickly became too much, because they were splashing and jumping from tub to tub. It made my day to see them talking to each other, and just laughing and laughing. This week flew by, and I can't believe tomorrow is Sunday. I only have about two and a half weeks left. This time has gone very fast, but at the same time it seems like I have been here a long time.

Each day we work on the balcony, and from the balcony we see a beautiful mountain. One of the volunteers who was here for nine months said she climbed it the one day, and loved it. I thought it would be amazing to get that chance, and tomorrow is the last Sunday until Joel and Eyvonne come back from the U.S to lead us in house church. We thought it would be neat to have devotions on the mountain. I heard it was about a 10 hour hike, and if everyone feels up to it..we are going to attempt it. Keep us in your prayers..Mom-don't worry, we will be fine :)

I have grown to love mangos. Each night for dinner we get them, and I crave them and look forward to the refreshing fruit. I will miss them when I get home.

One of the new volunteers got really sick the other night. I felt so bad for her because she was new and not really adjusted yet. We felt helpless, but we made sure to pray for her quick healing. Last night as Becca and her were brushing their teeth....Becca's eyes got really big, and told her to stop. Here she was brushing her teeth with the water and rinsed out her mouth with it. Just Minuates before that happened we were talking how it is hard to pinpoint why people get sick. So, it is usually hard to pinpoint the causes :)

I continued to really appreciate your prayers. I am doing really well, and thank the Lord each day for this opprotunity, and for keeping me healthy. I am blown away by his faithfullness. Pray is so powerful, and I am only starting to see how important it really is. I have been really challenged with the other volunteers, and have continued to rely on the Lord for a good attitude. I realized today that I went to the Lord first when I became frustrated, and reflected on that because it is so easy to go to others first when the access is there. These volunteers/girls are wonderful and I realy appreciate them. The volunteers who come here tend to be strong and independent so it is easy to have different opinions. It really teaches you patience when you are with people 24/7. I feel like the Lord has grew and challenged me in many ways..big and small..and I am grateful. Blessings :)