I have been learning a lot about balance, stability, structure, discipline.
I have been learning to talk, to be stern when necessary, to show patience when necessary, and to draw the line when necessary. I have been learning to seek God's face in prayer more and to be more aware of His presence and taking time to spend with Him on a daily basis.
I have really been blessed and encouraged by the women here on the compound, either being mentors or the friends that I need and God has really used them to speak into my life.
I have realized that I need to exercise, ha ha, so Emily and I ran suicides and laps yesterday and intend on doing the same tomorrow, every other day.
I want to learn more and be involved more but I am already involved in so many ways. I just want to make sure I don't miss any opportunity to grow, learn, to help, etc.
I don't want to hold back, but to be teachable and used in every way that God intends.
I have learned that I have to just do it, when it comes to things that need to be done or taken care of and that procrastinating is not the best quality to possess, even if it gets done, it is not the best character trait, so I am working on that. Punctuality too.
I have fallen in love with these kids, this orphanage, and I love the school. I really enjoy teaching. I feel at home here, honestly, it has not been hard to be away. And I don't say that to be mean because I love each of you and miss you all in my own little ways, but I can see myself living here. I can see myself coming back here to teach if they would offer me the position, I just know that the only way I will return is if I find some sort of sponsor who will bless me financially on a month to month basis since the salaries here are not the same in the states and I will have to pay off college loans monthly. But I am not concerned because I know that if God wants me here, he will provide. I trust that because I have seen His great faithfulness.
I hope you all are seeking the Lord diligently and trusting in His truth.
Sending my love from Peru to you in the States!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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