post-grad fincas

Today was the first time I was really asked my opinion of the United States.  

For a brief moment, I forgot barriers define the world; today I remembered them.  

Por todos lados, I find that even if we live comfortably, we pity those who do not and say that someone else (the wealthier than us) should do something.

It makes me wonder what the heck Im doing here.

I find it beautiful that hearts can connect...
On the bus ride home a woman poured her heart out to me. I knew her, of course. She has seen tristeza, deep wounds. She later asked me if I wanted to marry…and what kind of man. I hadn’t thought of that in a while. It was refreshing to hear honesty in her story and to be challenged by it, sin barraras, unidos por Cristo, connected through humanity and womanhood. For her something beautiful turned painful, yet beauty can come from pain too. (It's straight from my favorite passage). I’m honored she shared with me.

NEWS:

I finished my classes by the grace of God. We had a “graduation”. Chaos. I slept for a day.

I'm pretty sure I went home singing, praying, and talking to myself. Thank you dear friends, for praying for me as I took these classes. (Rach, you were right... God wouldnt send me here to fail, and by his grace, I have succeeded greatly. Be encouraged that your words bore rich fruit.)

Some of my wonderful students

We soon afterward spent a day at a finca: volleyball, fútbol, and swimming, loaded with friends and good clean fun. I enjoyed immensely!

I scored a goal!

Over all body and soul, I’m alright, thank God. Unfortunately I'm sick. I feel like Ive stalled out.

Mind and spirit, I’m still recouping from classes and preparing to journey on. Continue to pray for a good exit (see blog here). I won't hesitate to tell you. Im afraid of transient relationships. My roots run deep, no? 

I'm hungry. Im hungry to see my family. I miss my family. I miss my family's culture. 

Im looking forward to seeing my friends although I am greatly overwhelmed at the thought. 

I'm looking forward in general, looking back with clarity, and enjoying where I am now too.

Much love, besitos, y ganas a verles,

Rachel