I am enchanted by truths and dishes.

I had no idea what I was getting myself into. This has been the most wonderful, God blessed and feet blistering adventure of my life.  And it’s only been a few days so far.

My favorite dinosaur

Eljardin. I saw a botanical garden. A dinosaur. An iguana attempt to escape a museum. A unicyclist juggling machetes. A twelve year old boy teach me how to play a card game that he invented. He won. I taught him a game from the US. He still won. A prayer meeting. Un culto de jovenes. And I ate ice cream: ron con pasa. Que deliciosa! And I even did some homework! Fantastic! I also saw the city from a high distance, un mirado, that overlooks the entire city. It was night and beautiful. I would say, however, that a favorite part so far has been washing dishes... it's a service that I understand and can do.

Botanical Garden

The flowers of my childhood

acceptEd. I learnt today that my family here sweetly stalks (or “bewitches”) me on facebook. I think it’s an indication that they like and accept me and are interested in my family and life in the States.

My beautiful friend Sara

nEEds: I'm still getting to know the city. I feel like a speck of sand on an ant farm. Pray that I learn my routes well. Pray for safety and street sense. Feeling so small is strange and new. Also I’m still learning the language. Pray that my vocabulary and rhythm of speaking develops… that I can communicate well and understand well. Paso a paso se va lajos.

 

          AcadEmically, I am still getting a few pieces put together. I still have a little bit more homework. I don’t feel brave about going back to school… but someone wise told me “God wouldn’t bring you all the way there to fail.” I am building myself confidence still.  And so my fear of failure is inexcusable. Another wise friend sent me Joshua 1:9 in a text message. It’s incredibly appropriate. I have repented of my discouraged heart and fear. God has commanded (and set my steps). I won’t be afraid. The Lord, my GOD, will be with me wherever I go.

That whole section of Scripture is lovely… it is commanding that we meditate and stay in the Word (as aforementioned), mentions success, tells us to be careful, and it affirms the LORD’s faithfulness. It's a truth.

They are like the threads of a fabric that holds me together. My sweet parents are so encouraging... and are just as thankful as I am that I am here. And my sweet friends back home sent me off well. I am have so encouraged by the notes and truths you wrote for me to remember. Thank you, dear ones.

          spiritually, I know the truth: what will bless this trip is prayer and spending time in the Word. My life depends on it. And they get that here. This is the most important truth I could imagine- an invisible truth... truth with the kind of love 1 Corinthians 13 talks about.

Sigo al Señor.

BuEno, Much love and hugs to you all, my captive audience. Thank you for your prayers and support, well wishes and kind notes.  

The Lord is good, always. 
 

with love, Rachel