| Thursday, June 02, 2005 |
| Chifles, Moto Taxis, White White Skin! |
These last few days have been AMAZING! Yesterday before leaving a BLESSED time of fellowship with Dennis and Betty in Trujillo I went to the Huanchaco beach with them and had a fun, fun day of playing in the sun and water with my buds... I was mocked for my whiteness - but at this stage in life I have come to accept that mockery as the norm. I am now my other normal shade of skin - pink. Today I am in Piura with my friend Erin, so far all of the travels have gone seriously smoothly, and I am incredibly BLESSED by this time here. We have just finished enjoying a snack of watermelon and chifles - oh my word, so very good! This afternoon we cruised around Piura in moto taxis trying to find a ticket to Lima for tomorrow night - luckily we were able to find one at a suitable time and price, but it took us awhile, so I was relieved when we finally got one. This time so far in Peru has been an INCREDIBLY needed time of rest and relaxation, along with a time of INTENSE spiritual renewal. The talks I had with Dennis and Betty especially have me very excited to go back to Colombia and serve out the time that I can have there with the passion that I once felt at the prospect. I didn't realize how much I truly love that country until I came here... not that I don't like Peru as well... but that I know that Colombia is home for the time being. I am pumped to return to my Colombian family and visit with my little Aurora (Paula's mom)... but I am also encouraged by this time here that I have learned a bit of a new-found sense of independence, feel phenomenal about the whole Spanish thing, and too have realized a lesson God has for me through this whole experience. I will write more about these realizations when I am home and have time to fully process... but for now, thank you all for your prayers - God has used this time here for His tight work! I return to Colombia on Sunday, June 5 so look for an update shortly after!
Theme verse for life right now:
Mark 12:44 - "They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on." |
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Erica, we miss you a lot and please come rapido.
Nos vemos,
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Erica, we miss you a lot and please come rapido.
Nos vemos,