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Friday, 26 January 2007

  • The real deal

    Christmas has come and gone (the same with New Year’s and my sister’s visit). My sister was able to come for 3 weeks. We did all kinds of shopping and tourist stuff. I think she got to see more in those 3 weeks than I had in a year. Mom also sent me suitcases full of new clothes, shoes, and all kinds of stuff!!!

    It’s so crazy to think that I have been living in Mexico for over a year now. I love living here. Now teaching, on the other hand, has been a struggle, but God is faithful and He’s bringing me through it…It has also come to a point in time where I have to make some decisions. I think that I do want to go back to school (which I’m almost 99% sure will be Golden Gate), get my masters or whatever, and then maybe move back to Middle America or something once a finish there (and of course look for a husband while I’m there since I can’t date while I’m here, I’ve got to make up for lost time…hehe…j/k). Of course, there are a million and five things that could happen between now and then, but through much prayer; this seems to be what I get a sense of peace about. God knows!

    Que mas…we moved to a wonderfully, beautiful apartment that we LOVE and where we have wonderful neighbors (actually, it’s the apartment that caused all the drama), but we’ve had problems with the water. Thankfully, there is a central spout where we can fill up buckets and bring them upstairs to bathe, wash dishes, or flush the toilet. Lord willing, tomorrow we will have water. I never realized how much I depend on water. It makes me thankful for the things that I do have.

    It seems lately that I have been making all kinds of (comical) mistakes with my Spanish. For example; I went to get coffee with a friend. Rather than asking for mocha, I ask for a booger (moco in Spanish). Oops. We had a fiesta at our apartment a few weeks ago. I made the garlic bread and then I said “Who wants bread with manTEQUILA”(which is similar to the Spanish word for butter but not quite the word.) All night long, everyone was asking me about my tequila bread. I wanted to buy a pair of earrings when my sister was here. I asked the guy “Are these bananas (platano)” instead of “Are these silver (plata)”. Oops. If it made someone smile or laugh, than it was worth it!

    In the upcoming weeks, I am teaching the children and the youth at my house church (all in Spanish)!!! Excited and a little nervous.

    “Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”2nd Corinthians 4:16-18

Friday, 08 December 2006

  • For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
             And the government will rest on His shoulders;
             And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
             Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

    There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace,
             On the throne of David and over his kingdom,
             To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness
             From then on and forevermore
             The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.

    Isaiah 9:67

     

    The Christmas season is here! Jesus is born! Every where you look there are lights, Santas, manger scenes, and Christmas trees. It’s quite odd living in a country that’s not terribly cold for Christmas. (Although, to see the people and how they dress, you would thing a blizzard was approaching!). 1 week left of school until Christmas break! Just about 9 days until my sister comes!  The same day my sister arrives I’m going to a 15 year old girls birthday celebration. Here in Mexico the 15th birthday is sort of like a sweet 16, but a little bigger.

     

    As many of you know, I was able to go to a youth retreat. (Yup, that’s right, a youth retreat. Here in Mexico, if you’re not married, you’re a youth!)That proved to be a great time and I, also was able to learn a ton of new words in Spanish.  Emily, one of the mk’s, was the only other person who spoke English. Thus, everyone assumed she was my sister. Too funny!

     

    The apartment deal is settled, finally! I am so thankful that the Lord provided for us in His timing. We now have a wonderful apartment with wonderful neighbors. Yet again, He proves Himself to be faithful! Both my roommate and I were over ridden with doubt, but as I have said, He is so amazingly faithful, in even the little things. Sometimes I forget that (although, He has given me many lessons in this).

     

    I so praise Him for the much needed break time that is ahead. Last week I lost my voice, we moved, and I still had to teach. So glad there is a temporary break in sight!

     

    Also, I just wanted to give a shout out to all of you who give to missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas offering! Thank you a million times! With out your giving, I along with over 5,000 other servants through out the world would not be able to do what we do. Know that you are a giant blessing to us! We thank God for you!

     

    Praises:

    Ÿ         The new apartment and the opportunities to share as we live there

    Ÿ         Sara- who accept Christ and is now our neighbor!

    Ÿ         The break

    Ÿ         My sister coming

     

    Prayer Requests:

    Ÿ         My good friend, Belinda, is trying to find a church home here in Mexico

    Ÿ         Travel- tons of people traveling

    Ÿ         Illness- tons of us sick, too

    Ÿ         That Mexico City would know the truth about this season!

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  • Let's see...first I am a Christ follower. I am a teacher at a small Christan school in Mexico City on the south east side. Right now I teach math of all sorts and 1 world history class. Next school year, I will be teaching all grades and subjects for the middle school. I don't speak much Spanish, but I am learning! I This past year I worked at a homeless shelter for women and children seeking to get away from domestic violece. I love to hang out with my friends (whenever we're in the same city- which is very rare b/c of the call that God has on our lives). I can also be pretty random. I am also likely to burst out into song. I love working with kids and teenagers. I love teaching (not jut in school but things about God's word). Galatians 2:20

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