Heather and I were sitting on our beds and we felt shaking and I did not think anything of it at first and Heather goes, We're having an earthquake! It was just a slight shake but a very noticeable one. So I called Kevin and the first thing he says is, yeah I felt that too! ha ha! It was far away from here so we just felt a tiny bit of what it was but here's a report on it that we found online today...
A 6.0 Richter scale rattled Northern Peru early today (May 18), at 11:15 p.m. Local Time (4:00 a.m. GMT), according to the Geophysics Institute of Peru.
The epicenter was located at 219 km of depth and 46 away from Bagua Grande, in Amazonas region.
The earthquake was felt in Chachapoyas, Moyobamba, Rioja, Cajamarca, and even in Trujillo, a Northern Coast city located 270 away, reported local media, but no victims have been reported yet.
However, there were reports of some power outages and some adobe (traditional mud-made bricks) houses may have been damaged.
The United States Geological Survey reported an official magnitude of 6 Richter scale and clarifies that it has not issued any tsunami warning.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Life changes rapidly
Sunday was Mothers Day! Happy Mothers Day to all! Heather and I bought gifts for all the moms here at the orphanage and gave them gifts after the service on Sunday. There was also a Mothers Day service on Friday put on by the kids and Heather and I helped with the 1-3rd grade and the 6-8th grade. It was hectic but good times. And then Sunday I celebrated my birthday with Brian, Daniel, Felix, and Heather! They surprised me with a cake and we all hungout. And then Monday was my 24th Birthday. I went in town and called people so they could wish me a happy birthday, ha ha! Heather surprised me with a cake and we had dinner at the pizza place with some of the missionaries from the orphanage. Then we played pool with some people.
We have a lot of new volunteers coming in here in these next weeks to come and we are all excited about some new people around here, ha ha!
We have a lot of new volunteers coming in here in these next weeks to come and we are all excited about some new people around here, ha ha!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo
I graduated from college on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at 1 p.m. central time.
And although I was not there to walk across the stage, I was able to watch a live webcast of it, to see my friends walk across the stage and to celebrate with them from afar! And it was an honor. The speaker was amazing and had so much wisdom to offer and to share. I got a little teary-eyed because I was not there but I am where I am supposed to be so it is okay.
In honor of my graduation, Heather got a mock graduation together with the other volunteers at the Mexican restaurant and they celebrated my graduation with me. They gave me graduation gifts and they made sure I was the center of attention and it was a great blessing to share this time with them. I was very appreciative all they did for me.
Just been doing my normal routine these days. And enjoying my time with the kids, as always. They are so precious. I took some photos of the kids on the newly painted playground so I will get the pictures up as soon as possible.
Friday is the Mother's Day celebration. Heather and I are preparing gifts for the mothers here at the orphanage.
And Sunday is Mother's Day and although I hate to not be in the States to give gifts to my mothers and my sister who is a mother, I am grateful to share this mother's day with these amazing mothers here at the orphanage who are not with their children on this special occasion. And then we are going to go to Trujillo to begin the celebration of my 24th birthday which is on Monday.
I called Irving yesterday because it was his birthday and it was so great to hear his voice and to talk with Tiffany. Last year I got to take him out to dinner for his birthday but this year not so much. He was grateful for the surprise phone call though so I am glad for that. I sure do miss my family and friends, not gonna lie.
But that is part of being a missionary. And I would not have it any other way right now.
I have some decisions to be made here lately and I ask for prayers that God's hand would be upon everything and that everyone would see with Christ's eyes, that wisdom would be used and guidance would be received and that all would go according to God's perfect plan.
Thank you for your love and support.
And although I was not there to walk across the stage, I was able to watch a live webcast of it, to see my friends walk across the stage and to celebrate with them from afar! And it was an honor. The speaker was amazing and had so much wisdom to offer and to share. I got a little teary-eyed because I was not there but I am where I am supposed to be so it is okay.
In honor of my graduation, Heather got a mock graduation together with the other volunteers at the Mexican restaurant and they celebrated my graduation with me. They gave me graduation gifts and they made sure I was the center of attention and it was a great blessing to share this time with them. I was very appreciative all they did for me.
Just been doing my normal routine these days. And enjoying my time with the kids, as always. They are so precious. I took some photos of the kids on the newly painted playground so I will get the pictures up as soon as possible.
Friday is the Mother's Day celebration. Heather and I are preparing gifts for the mothers here at the orphanage.
And Sunday is Mother's Day and although I hate to not be in the States to give gifts to my mothers and my sister who is a mother, I am grateful to share this mother's day with these amazing mothers here at the orphanage who are not with their children on this special occasion. And then we are going to go to Trujillo to begin the celebration of my 24th birthday which is on Monday.
I called Irving yesterday because it was his birthday and it was so great to hear his voice and to talk with Tiffany. Last year I got to take him out to dinner for his birthday but this year not so much. He was grateful for the surprise phone call though so I am glad for that. I sure do miss my family and friends, not gonna lie.
But that is part of being a missionary. And I would not have it any other way right now.
I have some decisions to be made here lately and I ask for prayers that God's hand would be upon everything and that everyone would see with Christ's eyes, that wisdom would be used and guidance would be received and that all would go according to God's perfect plan.
Thank you for your love and support.
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