The weather here got chilly this past week which has been a nice break from the heat. Things have been good, but I have been missing home and friends more than usual. I definitely think the “honeymoon stage” is over and this is becoming real life. I don’t know why I ever expected this to be easy, but it’s not. I’m enjoying my time here, but some days my heart longs for belonging. I yearn for home and a sense of acceptance, familiarity, and comfort. I want to find my home in Jesus. I want to be content because I know this is where He placed me and there is purpose in that. It just isn’t easy – following Jesus isn’t. I’m reminded that I was never promised an easy life; I was promised a full, abundant life. Please pray for me. It’s really hard for me to be away from friends that totally understand me and know me completely. It’s difficult to be away from all I’ve known and grown familiar to. Pray that I would find peace in knowing Jesus has not and will not leave or forsake me. Pray that God would remind me why I’m here and how He brought me to this place. Pray that I would find my true home in Jesus.
The kids at Esther’s moved into their new house this past weekend. I’m so excited for them. Their old house was too small and was falling apart. The new house is spacious and just so much nicer than where they were before. We spent Friday sweeping and moping the new rooms, and I’m so happy that they got moved in. Saturday we performed some dramas at an outreach across the street from the grand opening of a new store. It was neat. During our ministry on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays we have been getting to know families around the community. It has been cool getting to talk with them and practicing the Spanish we know. Some people cook for us and that’s always lots of fun! Please keep praying for our various ministries and as always that God would help me be bold in my use of Spanish and that He would multiply the words and phrases I know and understand. Thank you for continuing to read these updates and for responding. I appreciate feedback and hearing from everyone – I’ll do my best to write back to your comments in our limited internet time.
