going green with culture shock

     Today and yesterday have been the hardest two days [of my life-just kidding…but seriously]. I finally hit culture shock. I thought I was over it. Nope. 

we play nice.

     I spoke to a friend on the phone, rather by accident. We spoke in English and when we hung up, I ran upstairs to the balcony. I could not control how I felt- trembling, weepy, and very emotional. I wasn’t upset with the person! But hearing a voice in English, American English, broke me down.

     This morning my stomach was all weird. And then this afternoon I was dizzy and feverish. Perhaps this is another symptom of culture shock. Let's just say “going green” has a very different connotation now. (that's for you, dad.)

     However, despite all these things- I have received no less than 6 emails, notes, text, calls, or whathaveyous of encouragement. Thank you so much. I am overwhelmed with joy- at the moment I could not be happier.

     How blessed am I to have an army or prayer warriors behind me!  On a day like today… you knew to pray. INCREDIBLY blessed am I!

     Whenever I feel alone (although I’m covered in prayer) or when I’m having a day where everything is NEW, I think of my friend Isaac who is on a similar adventure in Cambodia. You can follow him on Twitter @IsaacLutz or at here. Pray for this guy. The Lord is doing great things. 

cool cats.

Accomplishments:

     I actually made an effort to brush my hair today. (Proud of me, mum?) Looks pretty good! Around here we don’t dress for the day until after lunch… around 2pm.

     I’ve got my little Colombian brother hooked on For Today. I’m pretty pumped out that—spreading the gospel through hardcore music.

     Preaching tonight went really well… It wasn’t my best speech, but they were encouraging none the less and said that they understood well.

     I think finally have the opportunity to speak to a crowd lets people know that I do understand what’s going on- that I do care- that I do want to talk to them… even if I’m 10 seconds behind every joke (in which I am determined to catch up).

Needs:

Tuesday I begin classes. Yeah! And yeah.

    It’ll be the first time I’m around non-Christians in Colombia.  It’ll also be the first time I attend a non-Christian University. (How sheltered am I)! It’ll be something else to get used to. Pray for anti-stress and pro-gospel in this arena. 

we dont eat cats in colombia. (we dont eat humans either)

I’m about to get brave.

Besitos,

Rachel

P.S. Happy Father's Day, Dad!