I honestly cannot remember back to what has gone on since the last time I wrote which is sad, I know.
The last time I wrote was around the 31st and all I have really been doing is working everyday and having my day off on Sunday. Meg came yesterday so that has been exciting. Like really. We went to church and then we had lunch at the restaurant and then we hungout in our house, watched a movie. We went into town to try and get me a cell phone, which is long overdue but we keep having complications. It is quite frustrating, I am not going to lie. So tonight at 7 I am getting one! Because tomorrow through Thursday I will be at a camp with like 6 girls and 1 boy from the orphanage all by myself and I want a phone to communicate with Maribel and others if need be. I am nervous about it so please keep me in your prayers!
It has been raining for the past 3 days nonstop basically. It is different than in the states, not as strong. I like it more than in the states but it knocked out our internet and I am not ok with that. ha ha. So I have had no internet since the 4th. Sorry I could not call for your birthday Mrs. Sandra.
We are actually using internet at the school because we still do not have internet at the orphanage. I do not know when we will get it. And the internet here is not strong enough to really call so it is no bueno.
But anyways, I have just been watching a lot of movies during my breaks and time off since the internet has not been working. It has been relaxing, so that is good.
I will not have internet tomorrow for three days so hopefully when I return it will be working at the orphanage again and I will be able to communicate with you all!
Thanks for the support and the love. Please keep praying for me.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Scorpions
Saturday was a good day with the kids.
Betty left the orphanage to be with her family and it was so sudden and unexpected. I cried.
But a lot of the kids were sad so I was there to comfort them. And Jenny didn't feel good so I was scratching her back and drawing words on her back. It was a good day back at Casa de Paz. I love those kids mucho!
I watched the Hannah Montana Movie during my break and just relaxed.
Then in the evening I was catching up on the internet stuff and decided to make some Ramen noodles. So I was cleaning out the pot in the sink. I used the sponge then put it down and walked to the clean water, got some and went back to the sink and there on top of the sponge that I was about to pick up was a SCORPION! Let me just tell you I screamed. And I do not scream. It freaked me out how fast it could be and that it can climb. So then I was afraid to even get near it for fear of it having some sort of jumping ability or something. I know nothing about scorpions other than that they can be deadly. So I was a bit scared. So I didn't want to get near it enough to attempt to kill it but I didn't want to let it out of my sight because if it was not dead I knew I would not get any sleep. So after doing some research on scorpions on the computer and talking with Aimee, I decided to get Kevin even though it was kinda late. So I walk out and there is Kevin walking towards his house. He had just let Sparky out so it was perfect timing. He used a knife to kill it. Thank God for Kevin.
Today I went to Huanchaco and Trujillo with Maribel, Betzabe, and Joel after church. We were supposed to go to a Marinera Dance Performance but Maria Esther was not able to get it so we went to lunch, to the beach, and then back to the house, played Uno twice and then left. I do not know how anyone can wear jeans around here or jackets. It kills me to wear an undershirt. It is ridiculous hot here. Bus rides are interesting when your window is broken. I was trying so hard not to get sick because I was so hot. But thankfully all was well and we had a good time. I took pictures and they are on facebook. There is a picture of the scorpion too. And then when we got back we ate some yummy food. I love Rico's.
And now I am about to go to bed.
Tomorrow starts a new week. Work with the kids.
Meg comes this weekend! YAY!
And I go to another camp next week with some more kids!
Betty left the orphanage to be with her family and it was so sudden and unexpected. I cried.
But a lot of the kids were sad so I was there to comfort them. And Jenny didn't feel good so I was scratching her back and drawing words on her back. It was a good day back at Casa de Paz. I love those kids mucho!
I watched the Hannah Montana Movie during my break and just relaxed.
Then in the evening I was catching up on the internet stuff and decided to make some Ramen noodles. So I was cleaning out the pot in the sink. I used the sponge then put it down and walked to the clean water, got some and went back to the sink and there on top of the sponge that I was about to pick up was a SCORPION! Let me just tell you I screamed. And I do not scream. It freaked me out how fast it could be and that it can climb. So then I was afraid to even get near it for fear of it having some sort of jumping ability or something. I know nothing about scorpions other than that they can be deadly. So I was a bit scared. So I didn't want to get near it enough to attempt to kill it but I didn't want to let it out of my sight because if it was not dead I knew I would not get any sleep. So after doing some research on scorpions on the computer and talking with Aimee, I decided to get Kevin even though it was kinda late. So I walk out and there is Kevin walking towards his house. He had just let Sparky out so it was perfect timing. He used a knife to kill it. Thank God for Kevin.
Today I went to Huanchaco and Trujillo with Maribel, Betzabe, and Joel after church. We were supposed to go to a Marinera Dance Performance but Maria Esther was not able to get it so we went to lunch, to the beach, and then back to the house, played Uno twice and then left. I do not know how anyone can wear jeans around here or jackets. It kills me to wear an undershirt. It is ridiculous hot here. Bus rides are interesting when your window is broken. I was trying so hard not to get sick because I was so hot. But thankfully all was well and we had a good time. I took pictures and they are on facebook. There is a picture of the scorpion too. And then when we got back we ate some yummy food. I love Rico's.
And now I am about to go to bed.
Tomorrow starts a new week. Work with the kids.
Meg comes this weekend! YAY!
And I go to another camp next week with some more kids!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Camp Experience
I am back from camp. I think it was more of a conference but they call it camp.
I mean the kids do stay at the church but pretty much the whole time was speaking and worship.
So anyways, let me start from the beginning.
We left around 4:30
It was me, Betty and Irma from the orphanage. But Brian, his cousin, Daniel, and another guy traveled with Pastor Auden to Chiclayo. Pastor Auden was one of the speakers out of the 4, besides the pastor of the church. And so anyway we arrived around 6:30 and everything began at 7. Worship, speaker, dinner at 10 and then more speaking until we went to bed at 12:30.
A full day looked like, wake up at 6 in the morning, have devotion with your people in your room, worship included. At 7 or 7:30 breakfast. At 9 we broke up into our teams, 8 of them, and had a speaker for an hour and a half-ish. Then the next speaker. Then a 20 minute break, then the next speaker. Then the next speaker. And then lunch. Then we could go change or shower and return for dinner usually around 6. Then after dinner was another speaker and worship and different people did these dance performances. And then sleep again at 12:30.
There was one bathroom for like 20 girls or more, 5 minutes in the showers only. It was super hot everywhere so you would want to shower as much as possible but I didn't because the line was so long and it was annoying. But I did shower. ha ha. And they did not have water. Only bottled water which I later found out and started buying it because it was killing me. All they served was coffee and some other drink that they like here. The eating was definitely the hardest thing for me while being there and the lack of sleep. And not having water to brush my teeth. I still brushed them, I just didn't rinse my toothbrush which is gross I know but I don't want to get a parasite.
So anyways, the first night at 7 they started it off with a dance performance with the 6 flags of the countries they were representing. Or something. But either way they had an American flag. And they had 6 different girls who did these short little dances that represent that specific country. So I was waiting to see what they did for America. Oh my gosh was I embarrassed to be an American. The girl came out in a cowboy hat, flannel shirt, short shorts, and she looked like a cowgirl. And the music, oh my the music. Full out country. I was shaking my head like what the heck. But it was interesting to see their depiction of Americans. ha ha. I mean nothing against cowboys or the country at all. Because I know how to enjoy myself in the country.
So basically I was the only white person there. And I am not saying this to brag or be conceited but I was like a celebrity. Everyone wanted to know me, to talk to me, to ask me questions. And if they did not get up the nerve to talk to me, they stared at me from a distance. It was like my every move was being watched. And when I would talk in english, because they wanted me too, whoever was nearby was discretely listening. But it was VERY good practice for spanish because I was forced to speak it. That was one of the most positive things from the entire time there. I am not complaining because it was really great to meet so many new people and everything, even though they live in other cities than where I am at. I am just not used to the attention nor am I a huge fan of attention. But it was great to meet people, make new friends. Sad that I probably won't see them again though.
Basically I couldn't understand any of the speaking because they talked to fast for me but the friends that I met were kind enough to tell me the scriptures so that I knew what they were talking about in the Bible at least. So that was good. And one lady who I believe represented the United States, although she is Asian, speaks spanish fluently, knew pretty good english and when she found out I did not speak much spanish, she translated for me the first time she talked with us so it was good to understand one subject.
A girl named Queila randomly came up to me the first night and asked me my name. And from then on, she hungout with Betty, Irma, and I. I noticed this one specific guy staring at me and come to find out, it was her brother. Both her brothers ended up becoming our friends too and I hate to say this because I do not like to sound prideful or conceited but they both had some sort of crush on me. So it made for interesting company. They are really nice guys, friends only. I love that Queila. She was so much fun and so kind. She did not know any spanish but I had my dictionary and she was patient and tried communicating with me. I mean because I understand it if they speak slowly.
So Thursday night was the concert.
Well, the Pastor got up and was asking questions and giving prizes to people and then I guess he was asking something about who was from different countries than Peru because I believe someone went up from Columbia or Chile. But anyways, Daniel and Brian were all like "Estados Unidos Estados Unidos" and were pointing at me. So the Pastor asked me to go up.
Okay so those who know me well know that I do not like the attention on me. There are like 200 or more people at this concert. I go up and since he couldn't really ask me questions that I would know the answers to, he asked me to SING! And then everyone in the crowd was screaming that I should sing too and I was like OH MY GOSH NO! ha ha! I do not sing for anyone. I mean I jokingly sing and I sing in worship at church while other people are singing but not on stage and definitely not for people. But they insisted. So I made Brian come up and sing with me because they wanted me to sing a song in English and I knew he knew english. But I was standing there and I could not think of any song that I knew the words to because I was so nervous that I forgot everything. My mind was blank and I was completely embarrassed. Finally Brian said Open the Eyes of My Heart and I know that one backwards and forwards and so I agreed. And I sang it for them with Brian.
After that it was like I was a celebrity for sure. But those who know me, know I do not sing good, ha ha, so I don't know why they liked it so much. Man was that a big step to overcome.
I think the girls had fun. I hope so. I tried to make it fun but I don't know. The last day we played games. Our teams did at least. I didn't actually go and do any of the games because I could not understand the instructions. I mean I understood once I saw them doing it. But yeah. It was fun to watch. The blue team won. I was in the green team.
We left at 10 last night to return but then one of the tires messed up like 30 minutes or less into the trip and so Pastor Auden had to drive SUPER slow the whole way back. I finally went to bed at 2 a.m.
Oh and my leg is MUCH better. It's just that when I walk too fast or jog or do something more strenuous it starts to hurt so I am just going to take it easy for a while and not play any sports, even though I want too. ha ha.
I mean the kids do stay at the church but pretty much the whole time was speaking and worship.
So anyways, let me start from the beginning.
We left around 4:30
It was me, Betty and Irma from the orphanage. But Brian, his cousin, Daniel, and another guy traveled with Pastor Auden to Chiclayo. Pastor Auden was one of the speakers out of the 4, besides the pastor of the church. And so anyway we arrived around 6:30 and everything began at 7. Worship, speaker, dinner at 10 and then more speaking until we went to bed at 12:30.
A full day looked like, wake up at 6 in the morning, have devotion with your people in your room, worship included. At 7 or 7:30 breakfast. At 9 we broke up into our teams, 8 of them, and had a speaker for an hour and a half-ish. Then the next speaker. Then a 20 minute break, then the next speaker. Then the next speaker. And then lunch. Then we could go change or shower and return for dinner usually around 6. Then after dinner was another speaker and worship and different people did these dance performances. And then sleep again at 12:30.
There was one bathroom for like 20 girls or more, 5 minutes in the showers only. It was super hot everywhere so you would want to shower as much as possible but I didn't because the line was so long and it was annoying. But I did shower. ha ha. And they did not have water. Only bottled water which I later found out and started buying it because it was killing me. All they served was coffee and some other drink that they like here. The eating was definitely the hardest thing for me while being there and the lack of sleep. And not having water to brush my teeth. I still brushed them, I just didn't rinse my toothbrush which is gross I know but I don't want to get a parasite.
So anyways, the first night at 7 they started it off with a dance performance with the 6 flags of the countries they were representing. Or something. But either way they had an American flag. And they had 6 different girls who did these short little dances that represent that specific country. So I was waiting to see what they did for America. Oh my gosh was I embarrassed to be an American. The girl came out in a cowboy hat, flannel shirt, short shorts, and she looked like a cowgirl. And the music, oh my the music. Full out country. I was shaking my head like what the heck. But it was interesting to see their depiction of Americans. ha ha. I mean nothing against cowboys or the country at all. Because I know how to enjoy myself in the country.
So basically I was the only white person there. And I am not saying this to brag or be conceited but I was like a celebrity. Everyone wanted to know me, to talk to me, to ask me questions. And if they did not get up the nerve to talk to me, they stared at me from a distance. It was like my every move was being watched. And when I would talk in english, because they wanted me too, whoever was nearby was discretely listening. But it was VERY good practice for spanish because I was forced to speak it. That was one of the most positive things from the entire time there. I am not complaining because it was really great to meet so many new people and everything, even though they live in other cities than where I am at. I am just not used to the attention nor am I a huge fan of attention. But it was great to meet people, make new friends. Sad that I probably won't see them again though.
Basically I couldn't understand any of the speaking because they talked to fast for me but the friends that I met were kind enough to tell me the scriptures so that I knew what they were talking about in the Bible at least. So that was good. And one lady who I believe represented the United States, although she is Asian, speaks spanish fluently, knew pretty good english and when she found out I did not speak much spanish, she translated for me the first time she talked with us so it was good to understand one subject.
A girl named Queila randomly came up to me the first night and asked me my name. And from then on, she hungout with Betty, Irma, and I. I noticed this one specific guy staring at me and come to find out, it was her brother. Both her brothers ended up becoming our friends too and I hate to say this because I do not like to sound prideful or conceited but they both had some sort of crush on me. So it made for interesting company. They are really nice guys, friends only. I love that Queila. She was so much fun and so kind. She did not know any spanish but I had my dictionary and she was patient and tried communicating with me. I mean because I understand it if they speak slowly.
So Thursday night was the concert.
Well, the Pastor got up and was asking questions and giving prizes to people and then I guess he was asking something about who was from different countries than Peru because I believe someone went up from Columbia or Chile. But anyways, Daniel and Brian were all like "Estados Unidos Estados Unidos" and were pointing at me. So the Pastor asked me to go up.
Okay so those who know me well know that I do not like the attention on me. There are like 200 or more people at this concert. I go up and since he couldn't really ask me questions that I would know the answers to, he asked me to SING! And then everyone in the crowd was screaming that I should sing too and I was like OH MY GOSH NO! ha ha! I do not sing for anyone. I mean I jokingly sing and I sing in worship at church while other people are singing but not on stage and definitely not for people. But they insisted. So I made Brian come up and sing with me because they wanted me to sing a song in English and I knew he knew english. But I was standing there and I could not think of any song that I knew the words to because I was so nervous that I forgot everything. My mind was blank and I was completely embarrassed. Finally Brian said Open the Eyes of My Heart and I know that one backwards and forwards and so I agreed. And I sang it for them with Brian.
After that it was like I was a celebrity for sure. But those who know me, know I do not sing good, ha ha, so I don't know why they liked it so much. Man was that a big step to overcome.
I think the girls had fun. I hope so. I tried to make it fun but I don't know. The last day we played games. Our teams did at least. I didn't actually go and do any of the games because I could not understand the instructions. I mean I understood once I saw them doing it. But yeah. It was fun to watch. The blue team won. I was in the green team.
We left at 10 last night to return but then one of the tires messed up like 30 minutes or less into the trip and so Pastor Auden had to drive SUPER slow the whole way back. I finally went to bed at 2 a.m.
Oh and my leg is MUCH better. It's just that when I walk too fast or jog or do something more strenuous it starts to hurt so I am just going to take it easy for a while and not play any sports, even though I want too. ha ha.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Futbol
So yeah. I should probably update before I forget what has been going on...
Sunday morning was church with the new pastors. I sat with some of the girls.
And then afterwards I went back and ended up going to town to the restaurant to have lunch with Kat, Kevin, Gabi, Avis, and the new pastors. I also ended up helping at the restaurant while I was there because it got mucho busy!
Then I watched The Boys are Back with Gabi.
Then I walked some laps around the orphanage before going to church again.
I sat with some of the boys and then afterwards I went back into town to the restaurant with Gabi to hangout with Wendy for a couple hours.
Monday was the usual schedule.
I did not play any soccer. I watched the kids play various different games.
I was more relaxed. Although I did get up at 5:30 in the morning to play sports with the girls.
I ate lunch with the boys, which I had not done since I was here.
And then after I was done hanging out and helping with the girls I went to the boys house and we watched The Karate Dog and on my computer we watched an episode of Power Rangers in spanish. ha ha. Good times. I Remember watching that exact episode when I was a kid. Weird.
And today we got up and played sports and my leg sort of hurt like I just hurt it a little. So I told them I could not kick the ball with my left leg anymore. So I was just being the goal keeper this afternoon but I forgot to kick with my right leg this one time, because I can kick with both, and kicked it with my left leg and it was no bueno.
I fell to the ground immediately and basically had to crawl to the house because I could not walk. It is where my quadriceps are, because it is the front of my leg and not the back. But anyways, Wanda came and massaged my leg with some sports creme and I took some tylenol for any inflammation but otherwise I do not have ice to ice it and I do not have an Ace bandage to compress it. So when I walk I do not bend my leg except every now and again. But it hurt to sit or stand at first but since Wanda massaged it and worked out the muscle I can sit with it straight and stand with it straight without it hurting like really bad. But it still hurts really bad to bend my leg excessively. So prayers for that please.
There is a conference with many churches in Chicalayo for 3 days and the pastor is taking the youth. So I am going to be the mom for the girls the next three days. I will post when I get back.
Thanks for your support and prayers!
Sending my love to each of you!
Sunday morning was church with the new pastors. I sat with some of the girls.
And then afterwards I went back and ended up going to town to the restaurant to have lunch with Kat, Kevin, Gabi, Avis, and the new pastors. I also ended up helping at the restaurant while I was there because it got mucho busy!
Then I watched The Boys are Back with Gabi.
Then I walked some laps around the orphanage before going to church again.
I sat with some of the boys and then afterwards I went back into town to the restaurant with Gabi to hangout with Wendy for a couple hours.
Monday was the usual schedule.
I did not play any soccer. I watched the kids play various different games.
I was more relaxed. Although I did get up at 5:30 in the morning to play sports with the girls.
I ate lunch with the boys, which I had not done since I was here.
And then after I was done hanging out and helping with the girls I went to the boys house and we watched The Karate Dog and on my computer we watched an episode of Power Rangers in spanish. ha ha. Good times. I Remember watching that exact episode when I was a kid. Weird.
And today we got up and played sports and my leg sort of hurt like I just hurt it a little. So I told them I could not kick the ball with my left leg anymore. So I was just being the goal keeper this afternoon but I forgot to kick with my right leg this one time, because I can kick with both, and kicked it with my left leg and it was no bueno.
I fell to the ground immediately and basically had to crawl to the house because I could not walk. It is where my quadriceps are, because it is the front of my leg and not the back. But anyways, Wanda came and massaged my leg with some sports creme and I took some tylenol for any inflammation but otherwise I do not have ice to ice it and I do not have an Ace bandage to compress it. So when I walk I do not bend my leg except every now and again. But it hurt to sit or stand at first but since Wanda massaged it and worked out the muscle I can sit with it straight and stand with it straight without it hurting like really bad. But it still hurts really bad to bend my leg excessively. So prayers for that please.
There is a conference with many churches in Chicalayo for 3 days and the pastor is taking the youth. So I am going to be the mom for the girls the next three days. I will post when I get back.
Thanks for your support and prayers!
Sending my love to each of you!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Ahhhhhhhhh!
Today was the most difficult day so far. But God's got my back, Isaiah 41:10
I am having a hard time with some adjusting. And I am frustrated with myself for not knowing more spanish to communicate more serious conversations with the kids and the house mothers. I am just a bit discouraged. I am also facing some disrespect issues. Please keep me in your prayers about wisdom, discernment, guidance, and if you have advice on being a mother, that would be nice too. ha ha! I want so badly to just love on them but discipline is important too so I know I need to be stern with them when they are doing things they should not. I think they are looking at me as more of a friend than a mother. It is an adjustment for them as much as me so that is understandable. I just want to do things right in every area so please pray that God's strength would encourage me in this difficult time.
I love these kids so much.
Today I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to play basketball and soccer with Norma, Lurdes, and Hermana Maria. We did that til 7 a.m. Then I went back to my house until 8 and then I watched the kids from 9-12:30 while Hermana Maria cooked food since Gladys was off. Then I showed Avis how to do facebook and went back to work at 3-7:15. We played soccer again for 3 hours.
No work tomorrow.
I am having a hard time with some adjusting. And I am frustrated with myself for not knowing more spanish to communicate more serious conversations with the kids and the house mothers. I am just a bit discouraged. I am also facing some disrespect issues. Please keep me in your prayers about wisdom, discernment, guidance, and if you have advice on being a mother, that would be nice too. ha ha! I want so badly to just love on them but discipline is important too so I know I need to be stern with them when they are doing things they should not. I think they are looking at me as more of a friend than a mother. It is an adjustment for them as much as me so that is understandable. I just want to do things right in every area so please pray that God's strength would encourage me in this difficult time.
I love these kids so much.
Today I woke up at 5:30 a.m. to play basketball and soccer with Norma, Lurdes, and Hermana Maria. We did that til 7 a.m. Then I went back to my house until 8 and then I watched the kids from 9-12:30 while Hermana Maria cooked food since Gladys was off. Then I showed Avis how to do facebook and went back to work at 3-7:15. We played soccer again for 3 hours.
No work tomorrow.
Friday, January 22, 2010
My turtles name is Ratito
Today I went to work at 8 en la manana!
And the time passed by quickly with all the clothes washing since the washer's broke and they needed to take care of their clothes. Then I went to my house from noon to 3 and just relaxed. And then I went back at 3 and we went outside and I was outside until 7:15. We played soccer for like 3 hours and it was lots of fun. I do not think I am a good athlete when it comes to soccer because I do not know all the skills of controlling the ball but I have a good time and I even get goals so yeah. ha ha!
I had a lot of fun playing soccer. If I could be the person who watched the kids outside when they played, I would do that. I love being outside with them and just getting the energy out. ha ha.
And then Kevin, me, Gerson, Paul, and Joel went to get chicken and french fries and that was good. We got dessert afterwards too and the Sublime ice cream bars are just so yummy =]
Then Gabi and I went to the store on the corner and to the school for a minute and I found out what happened to my watch from last time I was in Peru! Haha! Gabi said that Avis or Cherry found a watch and did not know who it was for so they gave it to her. She has my old watch now that was meant for Joel but it's all good because Joel has a watch and now so does Gabi! I still need one! I cannot believe I forgot to buy one before I left, ha ha ha! Oh well.
And then I came back to the room and now I am going to sleep because the girls asked me to wake up with them in the morning to play sports outside before anyone else wakes up. I think they do it for bonding and because no one else does it. But I am glad they asked me, even though it is at 5:30 in the morning, ha ha. They normally go at 4! eek!
Buenas noches!
Oh yeah and Yhonson gave me a carved turtle in stone that he got somewhere. It was really a nice gesture. SO I came up with some names and he picked the name out of the names I came up with. ha ha.
Here he is:
And the time passed by quickly with all the clothes washing since the washer's broke and they needed to take care of their clothes. Then I went to my house from noon to 3 and just relaxed. And then I went back at 3 and we went outside and I was outside until 7:15. We played soccer for like 3 hours and it was lots of fun. I do not think I am a good athlete when it comes to soccer because I do not know all the skills of controlling the ball but I have a good time and I even get goals so yeah. ha ha!
I had a lot of fun playing soccer. If I could be the person who watched the kids outside when they played, I would do that. I love being outside with them and just getting the energy out. ha ha.
And then Kevin, me, Gerson, Paul, and Joel went to get chicken and french fries and that was good. We got dessert afterwards too and the Sublime ice cream bars are just so yummy =]
Then Gabi and I went to the store on the corner and to the school for a minute and I found out what happened to my watch from last time I was in Peru! Haha! Gabi said that Avis or Cherry found a watch and did not know who it was for so they gave it to her. She has my old watch now that was meant for Joel but it's all good because Joel has a watch and now so does Gabi! I still need one! I cannot believe I forgot to buy one before I left, ha ha ha! Oh well.
And then I came back to the room and now I am going to sleep because the girls asked me to wake up with them in the morning to play sports outside before anyone else wakes up. I think they do it for bonding and because no one else does it. But I am glad they asked me, even though it is at 5:30 in the morning, ha ha. They normally go at 4! eek!
Buenas noches!
Oh yeah and Yhonson gave me a carved turtle in stone that he got somewhere. It was really a nice gesture. SO I came up with some names and he picked the name out of the names I came up with. ha ha.
Here he is:
Thursday, January 21, 2010
House Mom Blues!
I woke up feeling much better on Wednesday. I am still not better but I am MUCH better than I was! Thank God! Thank you for your prayers! I went to the girls house at noon and after lunch hermana Maria left to go to her house. Hermana Paula came and helped me from the other house but not really. I mean most all of us went outside to play. I played futbol with the kids. Because Yhonson thinks that I should be good at futbol since I am good at basketball or something like that, ha ha! No but I was a goal keeper for most of the time but not the whole time because I made two goals! Woo-Hoo! It was fun but super hot and I was wearing no shoes and then flip flops because the ground was too hot and Irma kicked the ball and it broke my nail off my toe and it was bleeding. It was no bueno. And Yhonson kicked me so hard with the ball that the imprint of the ball was on my leg and i have bruise now, ha ha. Only with Yhonson do I put up with that because he's a boy just being a boy.
But anyway, then came dinner and that is when I was alone as a House Mother.
It is a little bit difficult because some of the kids try to push the limit with me because I do not know everything that they are allowed to do and not to do. And they do not always listen to me even though I know they understand and that is frustrating when I have to repeat it over and over again. But I do not know if it is because some of them have attitude or if it is a respect issue that needs to be addressed.
But time will only tell. The older girls and I stayed up listening to music on my computer and taking photos and singing. But the younger girls would not listen to me and go to bed so they got in trouble with Hermana Gladys who is the cook and lives in that house right now. Then today we watched A Cinderella Story and Aquamarine in Spanish. And did the normal routine of things. I was by myself as a house mom all day. And it was good but I am not going to lie, I am exhausted. I love those girls.
I got off at 8:30 and have just been sitting because I am so tired.
Now it is time for bed and back to work tomorrow =]
Yhonson came back from work today with a carved stone of a turtle and he gave it to me. So now i am trying to think of a good name. I will let you know what it is. He also came back the other day with a pigeon and it made me think of you Tiffany and Petey and the good ole baseball days..
Sending my love!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Tuesday
I woke up today not feeling good. I felt like throwing up and it was no bueno.
So I talked to Avis and we decided it best for me to rest today so that I could hopefully work tomorrow since hermana Maria goes to see her family tomorrow. So they really need my help. So I went and talked with her so she knew that I would not be working.
And Avis made me some toast around 10 so that I could eat.
I slept pretty much off and on the whole day, remaining in my bed mostly.
I got up to talk to Maribel once.
And I watched a movie in my bed.
But really I have just been drinking water and eating little things here and there.
I am taking my antibiotics along with tylenol sinus and ibuprofen.
I just want to kick this fast so that I can help out.
I am not much use being sick, ha ha.
So please be praying that it goes away quickly or that i feel well enough to help!
So I talked to Avis and we decided it best for me to rest today so that I could hopefully work tomorrow since hermana Maria goes to see her family tomorrow. So they really need my help. So I went and talked with her so she knew that I would not be working.
And Avis made me some toast around 10 so that I could eat.
I slept pretty much off and on the whole day, remaining in my bed mostly.
I got up to talk to Maribel once.
And I watched a movie in my bed.
But really I have just been drinking water and eating little things here and there.
I am taking my antibiotics along with tylenol sinus and ibuprofen.
I just want to kick this fast so that I can help out.
I am not much use being sick, ha ha.
So please be praying that it goes away quickly or that i feel well enough to help!
Monday, January 18, 2010
You Won't Relent
Sunday:
I went to church at 9 a.m. and I did not understand anything that was being said but it's all good. I went up and said a few words too. I did not know what to say because I was not prepared so I kept it short and sweet, ha ha.
After church I think I attempted to take a nap and did so off and on but the loud salsa dance place that opened up next to the orphanage was blaring the music so it was hard to rest.
I think that is when Gabi and I watched She's the Man too. But I do not remember.
Sunday night I worked at the restaurant and we played cards.
Cat came and played cards too and we talked a lot. It was good.
We had a good time. A dude from Australia came in so I talked to him for a little while.
I got to come back early which was good so I could rest because I am so tired and sick.
Today I started being a house mother.
In the morning it was fine. They had breakfast and then they checked each other's hair for lice. I went to school and got Jose to get internet to work on my computer. It was a bit difficult and I was getting worried but he did not give up and he got it to work on my computer, thank God. SO I called Joanna and talked to her and posted all of my blogs. Finally. ha ha.
And when I went back to help, they were still checking each others hair and did that for several hours more. We went outside for a while too and Norma y Lurdes painted my nails a pretty purple with orange flowers. We had dinner.
And there was some girl drama. The swapping of the houses was good but I remember the drama in the dorms. So it is to be expected in a house of 21 girls. So I ended up staying for another hour longer than usual while things were sorted out.
Please be praying for peace in the houses.
I am so tired. Things are going well. It is different but I love the kids the same, if not more.
I went to church at 9 a.m. and I did not understand anything that was being said but it's all good. I went up and said a few words too. I did not know what to say because I was not prepared so I kept it short and sweet, ha ha.
After church I think I attempted to take a nap and did so off and on but the loud salsa dance place that opened up next to the orphanage was blaring the music so it was hard to rest.
I think that is when Gabi and I watched She's the Man too. But I do not remember.
Sunday night I worked at the restaurant and we played cards.
Cat came and played cards too and we talked a lot. It was good.
We had a good time. A dude from Australia came in so I talked to him for a little while.
I got to come back early which was good so I could rest because I am so tired and sick.
Today I started being a house mother.
In the morning it was fine. They had breakfast and then they checked each other's hair for lice. I went to school and got Jose to get internet to work on my computer. It was a bit difficult and I was getting worried but he did not give up and he got it to work on my computer, thank God. SO I called Joanna and talked to her and posted all of my blogs. Finally. ha ha.
And when I went back to help, they were still checking each others hair and did that for several hours more. We went outside for a while too and Norma y Lurdes painted my nails a pretty purple with orange flowers. We had dinner.
And there was some girl drama. The swapping of the houses was good but I remember the drama in the dorms. So it is to be expected in a house of 21 girls. So I ended up staying for another hour longer than usual while things were sorted out.
Please be praying for peace in the houses.
I am so tired. Things are going well. It is different but I love the kids the same, if not more.
Lots of reading..
Friday. What did I do? I woke up and met the new pastors. I went to help at the restaurant, which was a little slow so we played Skip Bo. Cat came. She is a Peace Corps worker in Peru. The Quesadilla Ranchera is mi favorita! I have not tried anything else, ha ha, but it is soooo good. Then in the afternoon I spent some time with the kids outside and then we ate dinner and hungout a little bit before they began the process of changing houses. Boys in one house, girls in another. Smart decision. I then went to the restaurant, which ended up being an adventure because they were relying on my directions, which as we all know, are a little bit off. Ha ha! I had only been once. Milagros and I walked there and then we got a car ride back a different way, so I did not have much to go off of. But I got us almost all the way there, just one street over. And I knew which direction to go. So it ended well. It was a little bit busy so I played with Keilee who is Wendy and Auden’s baby. She is almost 2 years old. I watched her for a while before following Felix around to watch him serve customers since I am helping them out.
Then today, Saturday I went to Yhonson, Gerson, Joel, and Paul’s soccer games. Gerson was the goal keeper in the first game and they won. Gerson was the goal keeper in the second game with Paul and Joel and they lost. And Yhonson played a game and they lost. But they were all very close scores and these boys are pretty good. It was good. Crazy story. Some kid threw a rock and it bounced off the ceiling of the thing we were sitting under and it hit Kevin square in the head. No bueno. Very dangerous. But he is okay. I told him to let someone know if he felt weird at all in case he had a concussion or something.
Then Gabi and I watched She’s the Man.
And then I went to the restaurant. It was really slow so we played Skip Bo. It was me, Milagros, Norma, Felix, and Cat. And then Cat left and a bunch of people from church came and I watched Keilee while they took care of everything.
I am absolutely exhausted and going to bed. I am sick with sinus, cough, stuff and it is annoying. Church at 9 a.m. so I am off.
Then today, Saturday I went to Yhonson, Gerson, Joel, and Paul’s soccer games. Gerson was the goal keeper in the first game and they won. Gerson was the goal keeper in the second game with Paul and Joel and they lost. And Yhonson played a game and they lost. But they were all very close scores and these boys are pretty good. It was good. Crazy story. Some kid threw a rock and it bounced off the ceiling of the thing we were sitting under and it hit Kevin square in the head. No bueno. Very dangerous. But he is okay. I told him to let someone know if he felt weird at all in case he had a concussion or something.
Then Gabi and I watched She’s the Man.
And then I went to the restaurant. It was really slow so we played Skip Bo. It was me, Milagros, Norma, Felix, and Cat. And then Cat left and a bunch of people from church came and I watched Keilee while they took care of everything.
I am absolutely exhausted and going to bed. I am sick with sinus, cough, stuff and it is annoying. Church at 9 a.m. so I am off.
The tide is changing
Once they find a new house mother, I will be working as a house mother 4 days out of the week, to help during the days off that each house mom has per week. I am going to be helping Avis with the volunteers that are coming from other countries, to stay organized and on top of that. And then there is still the possibility of me teaching English classes come March when school starts. If I am not doing that full-time I will be helping part-time.
I am also going to be helping at Wendy and Auden’s Mexican style restaurant they have in town this weekend. They are open lunch time and evenings. On my days off from being a house mom I will probably help with that. Just something else to do and to help out with. We’ll see how that goes.
Wendy and Auden are branching out and listening to the call God has placed on their hearts and going to be starting their own ministry in Trujillo. I am excited for them. Wendy is also pregnant so please keep her in your prayers, with her almost two year old child running around. The new pastor and his wife arrive this weekend and will take over after this weekend.
Lots of changes around but all glory to God that He is putting the pieces together just how He wants them for this specific time. And they are going to move the houses to all boys and all girls just because some of the kids are getting older and at that age where they are liking the opposite sex so they are taking away the temptation and that is wise and I believe necessary.
The kids LOVED their letters from you Aimee and Emily. And they asked when you were going to be returning.
I got up and sent emails out to the possible volunteers this coming year. I went and played with the girls. We played outside for a bit but it was just so hot so we went inside and played Go Fish. Then after eating lunch, I played Spoons with some of the boys. Then I played Spoons with some of the boys and girls. All the kids call me Ratita now. Not just the older kids, even the littlest kids do. It is so precious, I love it! Today Yhonson brought up the fact that he started that, it was too cute.
Then I played cards in the other house with Gerson and some of the younger kids. I showed them all pictures too and they were excited to see them. And then I had a meeting with Maribel about my schedule with being a House Mom. And it went well. I understood everything she told me but when I needed to tell her some information we had to get Kevin to translate so I really need to step up on that.
It was Missionary Night with Tom and Marianne and that went well. I saw Wendy and her and I talked for several hours together and it was good to catch up.
Gabi and I finally finished watching Kissed The Girls and now I am going to head out.
Oh wait, I think I may have said this but for the first time ever, I don’t mind taking a somewhat cold shower. Because it is so hot here. Ha ha. Crazy right? I thought so ;)
I am also going to be helping at Wendy and Auden’s Mexican style restaurant they have in town this weekend. They are open lunch time and evenings. On my days off from being a house mom I will probably help with that. Just something else to do and to help out with. We’ll see how that goes.
Wendy and Auden are branching out and listening to the call God has placed on their hearts and going to be starting their own ministry in Trujillo. I am excited for them. Wendy is also pregnant so please keep her in your prayers, with her almost two year old child running around. The new pastor and his wife arrive this weekend and will take over after this weekend.
Lots of changes around but all glory to God that He is putting the pieces together just how He wants them for this specific time. And they are going to move the houses to all boys and all girls just because some of the kids are getting older and at that age where they are liking the opposite sex so they are taking away the temptation and that is wise and I believe necessary.
The kids LOVED their letters from you Aimee and Emily. And they asked when you were going to be returning.
I got up and sent emails out to the possible volunteers this coming year. I went and played with the girls. We played outside for a bit but it was just so hot so we went inside and played Go Fish. Then after eating lunch, I played Spoons with some of the boys. Then I played Spoons with some of the boys and girls. All the kids call me Ratita now. Not just the older kids, even the littlest kids do. It is so precious, I love it! Today Yhonson brought up the fact that he started that, it was too cute.
Then I played cards in the other house with Gerson and some of the younger kids. I showed them all pictures too and they were excited to see them. And then I had a meeting with Maribel about my schedule with being a House Mom. And it went well. I understood everything she told me but when I needed to tell her some information we had to get Kevin to translate so I really need to step up on that.
It was Missionary Night with Tom and Marianne and that went well. I saw Wendy and her and I talked for several hours together and it was good to catch up.
Gabi and I finally finished watching Kissed The Girls and now I am going to head out.
Oh wait, I think I may have said this but for the first time ever, I don’t mind taking a somewhat cold shower. Because it is so hot here. Ha ha. Crazy right? I thought so ;)
Avis and Gabi
I spent a lot of time with Avis and Gabi today, as well as with Kevin. It was good to catch up and build on the foundations that have already been established. I went into town with Kevin twice, got some groceries and ate by myself today. Tomorrow I hope to eat with the kids. I did not see them as much as I would have liked to today but I tried to get everything unpacked and ready to go from here on out. I got pictures up and quotes, scriptures, etc. Last time I was here I felt awkward at first going and seeing the kids but then I got over that and I was good to go. I feel the same way again since there are two house mothers.
I love it. Joel still has the watch that I sent him in the mail. That’s a big deal. Ha ha. He is so precious, he still clings near me but I think he is a little hesitant because they are all growing up so much! I think Yhonson’s voice is changing. He’s in the stage where his voice is cracking.
I still have not seen Lurdes yet and I want that to change! Ha ha! I am excited to see all of them and give them great big hugs and just hangout, before I have to take on the responsibilities of house mother. That is a big responsibility that I am stepping into and I am a bit nervous.
I look at my pictures on the wall and think…I won’t see these people for a year. Wow.
I love it. Joel still has the watch that I sent him in the mail. That’s a big deal. Ha ha. He is so precious, he still clings near me but I think he is a little hesitant because they are all growing up so much! I think Yhonson’s voice is changing. He’s in the stage where his voice is cracking.
I still have not seen Lurdes yet and I want that to change! Ha ha! I am excited to see all of them and give them great big hugs and just hangout, before I have to take on the responsibilities of house mother. That is a big responsibility that I am stepping into and I am a bit nervous.
I look at my pictures on the wall and think…I won’t see these people for a year. Wow.
Lima
Gabi and I walked around Lima, in the district she is from and she showed me different things, we took taxis, buses, and mototaxi’s throughout the city and made it to our bus just in time. The bus ride was interesting. I slept off and on during the beginning but then I could not get comfortable for the life of me. We arrived in Pacasmayo around 6:45 a.m. and spent some time talking to Avis. My bags still sitting at the entrance to the orphanage.
I then hear “Miss Ratita” being yelled outside and see Gerson outside. It made me smile because he didn’t even see me, he just knew I was here so he called out my name! After I carried my bags to my room, the same room as last time, I started unloading things and Estrella passed by. I gave her a hug and she told some of the others I was here. Joel and Betzabe came running, along with Sintia, Maricielo, Gerson, Davies, Angel, Nelson, Sibila, Alexander, and then Yhonson comes. Gerson asked me to go watch them play soccer at their soccer camp but first he wanted me to come play soccer with him on the basketball court. So Joel and I were goal keepers and Yhonson and Gerson were trying to get it into the goal. At the same time, some of the girls were hugging on me and wanting attention from me. So maybe I will learn how to be a goal keeper and play soccer some this year! How’s that sound soccer buddies? But after breakfast I went with Kevin to watch Yhonson, Gerson, Joel, and Paul play soccer.
We went and got them shoes afterwards and they are like knock off converse and I have my black ones and they were all getting white ones and I couldn’t help but notice that one of them decided to get black ones. It made me smile.
I just finished unpacking all my food, clothes, and accessories and let me just tell you it is very hot here. It is very similar to Louisiana weather but I think it is even hotter. Aimee and Emily, you will be sad to hear this but Jose and Anabela are no longer at the orphanage. They just left a couple weeks ago to live with their father. Marianela also left to live with her mother.
I should be starting to be a House Mother on Friday. I am so tired and want to sleep but I want to spend time with the kids while I am free from specific responsibilities.
I then hear “Miss Ratita” being yelled outside and see Gerson outside. It made me smile because he didn’t even see me, he just knew I was here so he called out my name! After I carried my bags to my room, the same room as last time, I started unloading things and Estrella passed by. I gave her a hug and she told some of the others I was here. Joel and Betzabe came running, along with Sintia, Maricielo, Gerson, Davies, Angel, Nelson, Sibila, Alexander, and then Yhonson comes. Gerson asked me to go watch them play soccer at their soccer camp but first he wanted me to come play soccer with him on the basketball court. So Joel and I were goal keepers and Yhonson and Gerson were trying to get it into the goal. At the same time, some of the girls were hugging on me and wanting attention from me. So maybe I will learn how to be a goal keeper and play soccer some this year! How’s that sound soccer buddies? But after breakfast I went with Kevin to watch Yhonson, Gerson, Joel, and Paul play soccer.
We went and got them shoes afterwards and they are like knock off converse and I have my black ones and they were all getting white ones and I couldn’t help but notice that one of them decided to get black ones. It made me smile.
I just finished unpacking all my food, clothes, and accessories and let me just tell you it is very hot here. It is very similar to Louisiana weather but I think it is even hotter. Aimee and Emily, you will be sad to hear this but Jose and Anabela are no longer at the orphanage. They just left a couple weeks ago to live with their father. Marianela also left to live with her mother.
I should be starting to be a House Mother on Friday. I am so tired and want to sleep but I want to spend time with the kids while I am free from specific responsibilities.
I finally have internet on my computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Flying was a long journey.
By the grace of God I made my flight at 6:10 a.m. and reached Chicago where I had to walk forever and a million miles just to get to my connecting flight. Then my flight to New Jersey was good. I slept on both flights. I was completely asleep because I never went to sleep the night before I left for Peru.
During my layover in New Jersey I took care of some business things on the phone and ate nasty McDonald’s for the last time in a long time, which I am okay with because I don’t really eat it in the US anyway.
My flight to Lima was 8 hours and I watched Fame (sorry Joanna but I was thinking of you the whole time I watched it and you definitely need to watch it). I also watched Love Happens and an episode of Cold Case. I played a game and talked some with the lady next to me. I think I slept for 30 minutes too, ha ha. I tried staying awake.
Gabi was their waiting for me in the airport. There was this dude who was on my flight from Chicago to New Jersey and then from New Jersey to Lima and he just graduated college and is going to Cuzco for an Internship for some Humanitarian work. He helped me with my bags once and we talked for a few minutes.
I am enjoying my time with Gabi. She is so precious. She is a translator at the school. I know her from last time I was in Peru. Her and I started watching Kiss the Girls on my computer around midnight and then I slept until 2 p.m. Gabi woke me up otherwise I would have continued to sleep. Our bus does not leave until this evening at 7:30 p.m. and it should be a 10-12 hour bus ride. It is good to not be on the bus right away but I am ready to be in Pacasmayo already.
I cannot believe I am going to be gone for a year. That I said goodbye to my loved one’s and the only way we will really see each other is if we get to talk on skype, otherwise it is all through the internet and sometimes telephone.
I am so blessed and grateful for this opportunity and I am excited for the adventure ahead. I think I figured out how I am going to take showers if the water is too cold. So that makes me happy. Ha ha.
I really do not know how anything will be going until I know exactly the job I will be taking, whether it be a House Mom or not I mean. We shall see.
And when I know my normal routine, I will let you know when I am best available to talk with.
Sending my love from Peru to you =]
By the grace of God I made my flight at 6:10 a.m. and reached Chicago where I had to walk forever and a million miles just to get to my connecting flight. Then my flight to New Jersey was good. I slept on both flights. I was completely asleep because I never went to sleep the night before I left for Peru.
During my layover in New Jersey I took care of some business things on the phone and ate nasty McDonald’s for the last time in a long time, which I am okay with because I don’t really eat it in the US anyway.
My flight to Lima was 8 hours and I watched Fame (sorry Joanna but I was thinking of you the whole time I watched it and you definitely need to watch it). I also watched Love Happens and an episode of Cold Case. I played a game and talked some with the lady next to me. I think I slept for 30 minutes too, ha ha. I tried staying awake.
Gabi was their waiting for me in the airport. There was this dude who was on my flight from Chicago to New Jersey and then from New Jersey to Lima and he just graduated college and is going to Cuzco for an Internship for some Humanitarian work. He helped me with my bags once and we talked for a few minutes.
I am enjoying my time with Gabi. She is so precious. She is a translator at the school. I know her from last time I was in Peru. Her and I started watching Kiss the Girls on my computer around midnight and then I slept until 2 p.m. Gabi woke me up otherwise I would have continued to sleep. Our bus does not leave until this evening at 7:30 p.m. and it should be a 10-12 hour bus ride. It is good to not be on the bus right away but I am ready to be in Pacasmayo already.
I cannot believe I am going to be gone for a year. That I said goodbye to my loved one’s and the only way we will really see each other is if we get to talk on skype, otherwise it is all through the internet and sometimes telephone.
I am so blessed and grateful for this opportunity and I am excited for the adventure ahead. I think I figured out how I am going to take showers if the water is too cold. So that makes me happy. Ha ha.
I really do not know how anything will be going until I know exactly the job I will be taking, whether it be a House Mom or not I mean. We shall see.
And when I know my normal routine, I will let you know when I am best available to talk with.
Sending my love from Peru to you =]
Friday, January 15, 2010
Gracias
I have so much to say but it is already typed up on my computer so I am waiting until I have internet to post it. It is entirely too long to type again so sometime this weekend when Kevin gets my Mac Address entered in, I will copy and paste and you'll have my detailed report of everything thus far.
I will tell you this though...
Until they find a replacement house mother, I Will be assisting in one House from 8-noon and 3-7 Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday-Thursday I will be a house mother all day and Sunday will be my day off.
Once they find a house mom, I will assist 4 days a week when the house moms go on their day off.
I will also be helping Avis with the incoming volunteers for the year and other such things and there is still the possibility of me being a teacher in March if they do not find all 3 by March! So if you are interested in being a teacher from March-December, let me know. It is volunteer based but they will pay for your ticket and free housing and everything if you commit to the whole time! Let me know!
Anyway,I am going to help Wendy and Auden,the pastors, at their Mexican Style restaurant this weekend! SO I shall update soon!
I will tell you this though...
Until they find a replacement house mother, I Will be assisting in one House from 8-noon and 3-7 Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Wednesday-Thursday I will be a house mother all day and Sunday will be my day off.
Once they find a house mom, I will assist 4 days a week when the house moms go on their day off.
I will also be helping Avis with the incoming volunteers for the year and other such things and there is still the possibility of me being a teacher in March if they do not find all 3 by March! So if you are interested in being a teacher from March-December, let me know. It is volunteer based but they will pay for your ticket and free housing and everything if you commit to the whole time! Let me know!
Anyway,I am going to help Wendy and Auden,the pastors, at their Mexican Style restaurant this weekend! SO I shall update soon!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I'm HERE!
I am safely here.
My internet should be up tomorrow I hope!
I will post ASAP!
Sending my love to each of you!
My internet should be up tomorrow I hope!
I will post ASAP!
Sending my love to each of you!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tomorrow I will be in Peru!
I leave for Lima, Peru at 6:10 a.m. and arrive in Lima, Peru around 10:30 p.m.
I have two layovers totaling about 5 hours.
A friend will be picking me up at the airport and I will be staying with her and her mom for the evening.
The following morning we will take a 10-12 hour bus ride to Pacasmayo.
I do not know the status of the internet access or how often I will be on so I will post as soon as I can.
Just want you to know what is going on!
I have two layovers totaling about 5 hours.
A friend will be picking me up at the airport and I will be staying with her and her mom for the evening.
The following morning we will take a 10-12 hour bus ride to Pacasmayo.
I do not know the status of the internet access or how often I will be on so I will post as soon as I can.
Just want you to know what is going on!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Official News!
I committed a year to Go Ye Ministries as of today.
God has faithfully provided for me to remain.
I am still raising financial support and am in need of that.
As well as prayers. But God has made a way where it seemed there was no way!
Praise God =]
God has faithfully provided for me to remain.
I am still raising financial support and am in need of that.
As well as prayers. But God has made a way where it seemed there was no way!
Praise God =]
Friday, December 18, 2009
My return to Peru is SOON!
So I have been asked by Maribel to be a House Mother until they find a replacement. Senndy is leaving the orphanage so they need someone to step into her position.
Gaby is going to meet me at the airport and we are going to stay at her mother's house for the evening and head to the orphanage the following morning.
My friend Heather may be coming to Peru in March for a while. Pray God leads her accordingly.
Financially I still need a lot of support but God is the faithful provider and I trust in Him.
The day is quickly approaching when I will be able to embrace all of the beautiful children of Casa de Paz.
Gaby is going to meet me at the airport and we are going to stay at her mother's house for the evening and head to the orphanage the following morning.
My friend Heather may be coming to Peru in March for a while. Pray God leads her accordingly.
Financially I still need a lot of support but God is the faithful provider and I trust in Him.
The day is quickly approaching when I will be able to embrace all of the beautiful children of Casa de Paz.
Monday, November 9, 2009
RETURN DATE!
I return to Peru Monday, January 11, 2010 =]
I bought a one-way ticket.
Only God knows the return date!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
I bought a one-way ticket.
Only God knows the return date!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
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