Evaporated days mingle with the present. Significance in the now, making each moment count where you are. Consumed with thoughts of where you want to be, who you want to be, your future, your destiny. The question is not where you will be tomorrow, the question is where are you now?
Last Saturday, I was given the privilege of sharing with the youth. God spoke through me declaring His love for each one, His amazing plan for each one. So many of them feel trapped where they are at and see no way of fulfilling their dreams (the dream God has given them).
Ask any child what they want to be, you will get a quick answer. Ask a youth what they want to be, with some hesitation they may answer. Ask an adult what they want to be, they will probably think that question is for a child.
Aren't we to be like children to enter the kingdom of God(Mt 18:3)....where has that freedom gone? where has that joy gone? Hopes drowned, dreams crushed...hearts torn....given away to complacency and mediocracy.
Here, each year completed in school is a victory, so many drop out of school. Reasons vary why kids drop out, for some it may be money, others may have to work to help support their family, others just plain don’t want to or don’t see the point.
Whatever the reason, a dream is on the verge of being destroyed if it hasn't already......
I believe its not too late..Its never too late. The time is now for YOU to dream the dreams God has for you. "Your bones were not hidden from Him, when You were made in secret...and in His book are written the days fashioned for you." (Ps 139)
It is our choice every day to walk towards that which God has spoken over us.
"Your today is tomorrow and your tomorrow is today" ~Jorge Caminos
Thank you for your prayers, they are definitely felt 1000 of miles away!! :)
12.04.2008
11.07.2008
Ashes to Beauty
Little Girl, Little Girl where are your tears? Is your anguish too deep for a tear? is Your heart too numb with shame to let out that mournful wail hidden so deep within? That day so long ago when loving arms of a father surrounded you and sweet kisses of a mother covered every fear, was it true or only a vague passing dream in this nightmare you now live in.....why? oh why little girl did you leave your Fathers side?
So small, so innocent: walking into that bar, only seven years old. What were you thinking?
So beautiful, so trusting: looking into his face with your big blue eyes. Could you not see his evil grin?
So young, so free: with one single reach you were taken away to be a prisoner of hell; held captive to a man's lust. Was there no way out?
A wrenching cry from a young girl's heart echos in the silence of eternity. Years have come and gone, ten in counting, one question fills your mind...why? "Why was I born to live death?"
Now your locked behind bars, hopeless and desperate wondering if there is no way out....
Little Girl, Little Girl, can you hear me? Can you not hear the Father's never ending sobs? Can you not hear Him calling you by name? Can you not hear His heart beat for you? He longs to wrap you in His arms and wipe away your every tear?
Surrender my child, let me loose the bonds of wickedness that envelops you, undo every burden that has oppressed you, let me whisper words of love into your ear and tell you how I LOVE YOU, how I will never abuse you.
Rest in my tender embrace, bask in my gentle presence let it be a balm to your hurting being.
I AM here,
Come to ME..........~ I Will Turn Your Ashes into BEAUTY~
So small, so innocent: walking into that bar, only seven years old. What were you thinking?
So beautiful, so trusting: looking into his face with your big blue eyes. Could you not see his evil grin?
So young, so free: with one single reach you were taken away to be a prisoner of hell; held captive to a man's lust. Was there no way out?
A wrenching cry from a young girl's heart echos in the silence of eternity. Years have come and gone, ten in counting, one question fills your mind...why? "Why was I born to live death?"
Now your locked behind bars, hopeless and desperate wondering if there is no way out....
Little Girl, Little Girl, can you hear me? Can you not hear the Father's never ending sobs? Can you not hear Him calling you by name? Can you not hear His heart beat for you? He longs to wrap you in His arms and wipe away your every tear?
Surrender my child, let me loose the bonds of wickedness that envelops you, undo every burden that has oppressed you, let me whisper words of love into your ear and tell you how I LOVE YOU, how I will never abuse you.
Rest in my tender embrace, bask in my gentle presence let it be a balm to your hurting being.
I AM here,
Come to ME..........~ I Will Turn Your Ashes into BEAUTY~
10.22.2008
Source of Life
The time has come, the buzzing starts. It will not be silenced without a touch from the sleeper.....
Wake up little one, wake up! Its a new day, a new beginning. An adventure is awaiting you, if you will only wake up!
One hit....ahhhhh peace and quiet. Five more minutes will make all the difference in the world...close your eyes and sink into that unconscious state. One....the dream is returning, the world out there is becoming clear .....two.....back to where the conversation was left off......three.....what were you saying? Did you really say what i thought you did?....four...say it again just to be sure.....five...times up....you will not hear it again.
Buzz...buzz..no that is not what you were saying..hurry say it again...its too late, you are brought back to reality. Buzz...should I try it again?..buzz...a second hit.....blankets cover your face trying to block out any light. Will it work? Can I return to that place once again.....no, not this time. Life has begun and you can not keep Him waiting any longer.
Someone is drawing you out of your slumber, out of your conformity, out of your imaginary world....a soft voice is gently speaking:"Awaken, my loved one..its a new day, leave the past behind and come to Me. I have something much greater for you than any dream could ever give you. Come be with Me, for I want to fill you and fulfill your desires. In my presence there is fullness of joy, in my presence there is no fear. Courage, freedom, yearning to LIVE, that is what I will give you. When you no longer can go on, I will sustain you! Dont wait five more mintues when you can reach for it NOW! "
Words written to those not wanting to awake, to those that might see life as futile. Life is only futile when you do not draw from the Source of Life: Jesus.
Pray:
The young man who was shot by a gang member a month ago has passed away. He is dancing in the presence of the source of Life!!!
We pray for comfort for his fiance, his parents, his brother...may God envelope them in His arms at this time.
Wake up little one, wake up! Its a new day, a new beginning. An adventure is awaiting you, if you will only wake up!
One hit....ahhhhh peace and quiet. Five more minutes will make all the difference in the world...close your eyes and sink into that unconscious state. One....the dream is returning, the world out there is becoming clear .....two.....back to where the conversation was left off......three.....what were you saying? Did you really say what i thought you did?....four...say it again just to be sure.....five...times up....you will not hear it again.
Buzz...buzz..no that is not what you were saying..hurry say it again...its too late, you are brought back to reality. Buzz...should I try it again?..buzz...a second hit.....blankets cover your face trying to block out any light. Will it work? Can I return to that place once again.....no, not this time. Life has begun and you can not keep Him waiting any longer.
Someone is drawing you out of your slumber, out of your conformity, out of your imaginary world....a soft voice is gently speaking:"Awaken, my loved one..its a new day, leave the past behind and come to Me. I have something much greater for you than any dream could ever give you. Come be with Me, for I want to fill you and fulfill your desires. In my presence there is fullness of joy, in my presence there is no fear. Courage, freedom, yearning to LIVE, that is what I will give you. When you no longer can go on, I will sustain you! Dont wait five more mintues when you can reach for it NOW! "
Words written to those not wanting to awake, to those that might see life as futile. Life is only futile when you do not draw from the Source of Life: Jesus.
Pray:
The young man who was shot by a gang member a month ago has passed away. He is dancing in the presence of the source of Life!!!
We pray for comfort for his fiance, his parents, his brother...may God envelope them in His arms at this time.
10.03.2008
A little update!!
Has it really been two months since I got here??!!!
I dont know where the time has gone, but for some reason I feel like I am still in September :)
I have learned so much and have been stretched in a lot of various ways these last 8 weeks.
Every week seems to fly right on into the next as we serve God by loving the El Salvador people. Many of you have asked what exactly it is I do. Maybe a better question is what dont I do :)
During the week I am mostly working with the children. Two nights a week I have the priviledge of teaching them and leading them to Jesus' feet. There has been much rejoicing with this little group!! Four weeks ago four little girls gave their lives to Jesus!! It was such a joy for me to see their little eyes light up with hope!!
A little after I got here, TC and I started a small group for girls once a week. This is one of my favorite times, just sharing with them and hearing their hearts. For now it is a small group, but a very powerful time we have together!
I am also supporting TC with the youth group on Saturdays. We range from 12-20 youth per week. Please be praying for a burning passion in the hearts of the youth here and a real, intimate relationship with our Father.
It seems everywhere I go, God wants me to use the ability He has given me with music. We are very blessed to have a music teacher as the music director, he was the only one though so now I have been able to help him out with the piano and voice. We have had beautiful times coming into His presence with praise!
I have also been given the priviledege to lead in prayer or preach. Honestly, preaching is not something I have ever wanted to do, but it is something that I believe God has wanted to work in my life. Geting out of my comfort zone :)
Since i have been here we have done various activities with the youth such as unite two churches to play soccer, a concert and today we just had our young adult retreat for the first time. It was amazing!! We had about 75 youth from about 4 different churches. Our theme was putting Jesus First in Everything!! A simple statement, but one we constantly need to be reminded to live out!!!!
Thank you for your constant prayers!!! Please keep praying for the girl I wrote about in the last blog. I know that God has been working on her dad's heart as sometimes she is allowed to come, but it is still a struggle as it just depends on what mood he is in. Also be praying for a missionry here who got shot 7 times a week ago. He was taken to the hospital. Last we heard he was not conscious, we are believing for God's miraculous healing!! It is a miracle he is alive!!! Also be praying for some other missionaries who are in contact with him who could be in danger.
Thank you again for your encouragement and all your support!!!!
You are all very very near to my heart!!
I dont know where the time has gone, but for some reason I feel like I am still in September :)
I have learned so much and have been stretched in a lot of various ways these last 8 weeks.
Every week seems to fly right on into the next as we serve God by loving the El Salvador people. Many of you have asked what exactly it is I do. Maybe a better question is what dont I do :)
During the week I am mostly working with the children. Two nights a week I have the priviledge of teaching them and leading them to Jesus' feet. There has been much rejoicing with this little group!! Four weeks ago four little girls gave their lives to Jesus!! It was such a joy for me to see their little eyes light up with hope!!
A little after I got here, TC and I started a small group for girls once a week. This is one of my favorite times, just sharing with them and hearing their hearts. For now it is a small group, but a very powerful time we have together!
I am also supporting TC with the youth group on Saturdays. We range from 12-20 youth per week. Please be praying for a burning passion in the hearts of the youth here and a real, intimate relationship with our Father.
It seems everywhere I go, God wants me to use the ability He has given me with music. We are very blessed to have a music teacher as the music director, he was the only one though so now I have been able to help him out with the piano and voice. We have had beautiful times coming into His presence with praise!
I have also been given the priviledege to lead in prayer or preach. Honestly, preaching is not something I have ever wanted to do, but it is something that I believe God has wanted to work in my life. Geting out of my comfort zone :)
Since i have been here we have done various activities with the youth such as unite two churches to play soccer, a concert and today we just had our young adult retreat for the first time. It was amazing!! We had about 75 youth from about 4 different churches. Our theme was putting Jesus First in Everything!! A simple statement, but one we constantly need to be reminded to live out!!!!
Thank you for your constant prayers!!! Please keep praying for the girl I wrote about in the last blog. I know that God has been working on her dad's heart as sometimes she is allowed to come, but it is still a struggle as it just depends on what mood he is in. Also be praying for a missionry here who got shot 7 times a week ago. He was taken to the hospital. Last we heard he was not conscious, we are believing for God's miraculous healing!! It is a miracle he is alive!!! Also be praying for some other missionaries who are in contact with him who could be in danger.
Thank you again for your encouragement and all your support!!!!
You are all very very near to my heart!!
9.24.2008
Atrevete a Saltar!!!
El barco se mecía de un lado a otro, habían varios de los hombres con sus cabezas fueras del barco vomitando (probablemente los que no eran Pescadores) La queja seguramente no faltaba, “Donde esta Jesús en los momentos que lo necesitamos mas?” ¿Porque nos mando sin El?” “Mejor hubiera sido morirnos al nacer…?” Palabras dichas en tiempos de tribulación y angustia.
De repente…….los mas enfermos empiezan a ilusionar!! Pero cuando los otros también lo ven saben que no son ellos, sino que si había una fantasma caminando sobre las aguas!!! Un fantasma que hablaba con una voz que reconocían…la voz de Jesús.
Se puede escuchar los gritos hasta las aldeas de Jerusalén!!! Los hombres gritan, saltan y uno llamado Pedro (el mas atrevido) salta tanto que se cae en el agua…bueno en verdad no se cae....Lleno de emoción, ya no se puede contener y le pregunta a Jesús, “Jesús, Jesús, Puedo? Puedo Caminar hacia ti sobre el agua….dime que si!! Dime que si!!!
Jesús (hombre de pocas palabras) responde con una sola palabra, “Ven!”.
Jesús nos dice a todos los que se atreven, “Ven!!” . Sacuda ese miedo, la inseguridad, la critica, quita de ti las palabras…..”no puedo” y solo, “Ven!”
Enfoca tus ojos en Jesús y salta del barco. Veras que si puedes caminar sobre las aguas y si un pie se empieza a hundir Jesús te agarrara de la mano.
Solo uno de los 12 discípulos tuvo la valentía de saltar los demás se quedaron con el remordimiento, preguntándose: “y que hubiera pasado si yo también hubiera saltado? Porque no salte yo?”
No cuentes tu la historia de otro!! Tu has historia!! No te quedes con el “hubiera…..”!!! Tu se el UNO que VA!!
Atrévete a saltar!!
De repente…….los mas enfermos empiezan a ilusionar!! Pero cuando los otros también lo ven saben que no son ellos, sino que si había una fantasma caminando sobre las aguas!!! Un fantasma que hablaba con una voz que reconocían…la voz de Jesús.
Se puede escuchar los gritos hasta las aldeas de Jerusalén!!! Los hombres gritan, saltan y uno llamado Pedro (el mas atrevido) salta tanto que se cae en el agua…bueno en verdad no se cae....Lleno de emoción, ya no se puede contener y le pregunta a Jesús, “Jesús, Jesús, Puedo? Puedo Caminar hacia ti sobre el agua….dime que si!! Dime que si!!!
Jesús (hombre de pocas palabras) responde con una sola palabra, “Ven!”.
Jesús nos dice a todos los que se atreven, “Ven!!” . Sacuda ese miedo, la inseguridad, la critica, quita de ti las palabras…..”no puedo” y solo, “Ven!”
Enfoca tus ojos en Jesús y salta del barco. Veras que si puedes caminar sobre las aguas y si un pie se empieza a hundir Jesús te agarrara de la mano.
Solo uno de los 12 discípulos tuvo la valentía de saltar los demás se quedaron con el remordimiento, preguntándose: “y que hubiera pasado si yo también hubiera saltado? Porque no salte yo?”
No cuentes tu la historia de otro!! Tu has historia!! No te quedes con el “hubiera…..”!!! Tu se el UNO que VA!!
Atrévete a saltar!!
9.19.2008
"Broken Guitar"
In the corner of a three story house there sat a broken guitar...to all eyes it appeared to be of no use. Some would say it was just taking up valuable space, others would walk on by not giving it a second thought.
There was one, though, who never hesitated to pick up this forgotten instrument. To him it was a unique instrument awaiting the touch of one who had the skill to play. While all others only saw a 'broken guitar' he saw its potential, he played it skillfuly hearing the strange, beautiful sounds resonate from inside.
Two different pairs of eyes:
One pair of eyes looked through pre-concieved glasses, judging from the outward appearance, expecting the worst.
The second pair of eyes peered through fastly different glasses, seeing what no one else could see, expecing the best.
(Inspired by my twin brother, Dan)
There was one, though, who never hesitated to pick up this forgotten instrument. To him it was a unique instrument awaiting the touch of one who had the skill to play. While all others only saw a 'broken guitar' he saw its potential, he played it skillfuly hearing the strange, beautiful sounds resonate from inside.
Two different pairs of eyes:
One pair of eyes looked through pre-concieved glasses, judging from the outward appearance, expecting the worst.
The second pair of eyes peered through fastly different glasses, seeing what no one else could see, expecing the best.
(Inspired by my twin brother, Dan)
9.18.2008
"Persevere My Child"
What do I do? I feel so alone! What if I just run away? My family probably wouldn't even care, oh they would notice and my dad would go searching for me only to find me and hit me again.
Why does he treat me so badly? it seems so unfair, my sister is gone all day-he doesn't say a word to her, but I go to church and he hits me........
A phone call, a listening ear, tears shed...do you feel better now dear one? You are not alone! Prayers are being said for you and God is answering each one! Your dad will come to the feet of Jesus, God will give you wisdom in knowing how to follow Him and also be the best daughter you can be, your love for God has not gone unnoticed! He is pleased with you and His heart breaks for you, "Persevere my child, your not alone! I am with you and will always be!!!"
Do I understand what she is going through? I can try, but my life has been drastically different than hers, God sure understands though!He is working together all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!!
There are many stories like this one, but this one is near to my heart right now. She is one of our girls in the youth group. She has especially formed a close bond with me and loves giving me hugs and staring at me like I am some strange person from another planet :)
God definitely has a purpose for her life that is way beyond her imagination and Satan does not want to see it accomplished. Yesterday, was her first day for her to go evangelising with us! And once again yesterday, her dad hit her after she came home from church.
Please pray for her, that bitterness will not grow in her heart instead that God would fill her with love for her dad. Please pray that God gives us wisdom in knowing what to do. And most of all that God will draw her dad to His feet!!!
We serve a God of miracles. What seems impossible to us is way beyond possible for Him!!!
Why does he treat me so badly? it seems so unfair, my sister is gone all day-he doesn't say a word to her, but I go to church and he hits me........
A phone call, a listening ear, tears shed...do you feel better now dear one? You are not alone! Prayers are being said for you and God is answering each one! Your dad will come to the feet of Jesus, God will give you wisdom in knowing how to follow Him and also be the best daughter you can be, your love for God has not gone unnoticed! He is pleased with you and His heart breaks for you, "Persevere my child, your not alone! I am with you and will always be!!!"
Do I understand what she is going through? I can try, but my life has been drastically different than hers, God sure understands though!He is working together all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose!!
There are many stories like this one, but this one is near to my heart right now. She is one of our girls in the youth group. She has especially formed a close bond with me and loves giving me hugs and staring at me like I am some strange person from another planet :)
God definitely has a purpose for her life that is way beyond her imagination and Satan does not want to see it accomplished. Yesterday, was her first day for her to go evangelising with us! And once again yesterday, her dad hit her after she came home from church.
Please pray for her, that bitterness will not grow in her heart instead that God would fill her with love for her dad. Please pray that God gives us wisdom in knowing what to do. And most of all that God will draw her dad to His feet!!!
We serve a God of miracles. What seems impossible to us is way beyond possible for Him!!!
9.11.2008
El Salvador
TC and I helping to cut down the mango tree :)
(This post will be in both English and Spanish. For lack of time, not all will be transalated. So sometimes I will write in English and other times I will write in Spanish...if there is a post you would like to read but can not understand, find a friend to transalate it for you :)
(Este poste estará en inglés y español. Por falta de tiempo, no todos serán interpretados. Así que a veces escribiré en inglés y aveces escribiré en español. ..si hay un poste que usted quiere leer pero no puede, podria encontrar alguien amable quien te lo interprete :)
Walking in the drizzle, guards staring: "What are these girls doing getting wet?" More like trying to get wet. "Trying" not succeeding too well. Just moments ago it was pouring, but as soon as TC and I decided to go have some fun in the rain and walked out the door, it stopped ;)
Its ok, though, i am sure we will have plenty of opportunities as it is the rainy season here. The days are very hot, but most evenings are cooled with the noisy tropical storms. It sounds like a battle going on in the heavens!
The days have turned into weeks and the weeks have already turned into a month!! yep, i have been in El Salvador a little over a month now! Each day has been an adventure, some days its a hidden adventure (all seems quiet on a day off, yet there is a battle in the heavens for souls yet to be won for Christ).
I wont forget my first day here as I got to cut down a mango tree!! Sounds exciting huh??? it was, although i didn't get to climb it or use a chain saw or a saw...no my job was stripping the branches of their leaves. Still exciting, though, as I got to know my new family and friends!
I am sure many have asked and are asking what in the world is she doing in El Salvador??? and why there out of all places?? Great questions....first of all, I never thought of coming here...nope never. But God sure had thought it. Since He is the reason I live, it really is not a huge surprise i am here. I have seen God orchestrate everything so perfectly in me coming here...I didn't say everything is perfect because that would be creating a false ilusion, but it is so clear that I am supposed to be here. Before making this leap, God confirmed this decision various ways.
Here is a quick summary of His confirmations:
1. Dec of 07 I asked God to send me somewhere where they were asking for help. This family was asking for a young lady to come help their daughter (TC) with the youth.
2. It is easy to be willing but, their is always the obsticale of finances. My request, "God, if possible, send me without having to raise support. However I will do what it is You ask of me." His answer, " I am your provider, you dont have to worry about how you will get there." I haven't worried about it and He has provided!!
3. A week before this opportunity arrived in my lap, I was telling God that I would like to work with a young lady about my age. I am working alongside TC, she is 1 yr older :)
4. Last, but definitely not least....."God, I will only go if both of my parents have peace about me going.". Unexpectly, my mom was more excited about it than I was...my dad...well...he wasn't as excited at first, but it didn't take him long to know that this was what God wanted. As soon as he gave me the ok and said, "call them", I called them. Up untill then, i had refused to act in anyway. That was the last confirmation and from there..well God has brought me here. :)
There is much to say about the adventures of every day, but for now I will leave you in suspense. ;)
I will soon be posting pics!!
Caminando en la llovizna, los guardias que miran fijamente: ¿"Qué hacen estas chicas mojandose"? Más bien tratando de mojarnos. "Tratando" y no teniendo mucho éxito. Justo hace momentos los cielos hechaban torrentes de agua, pero tan pronto como TC y yo decidimos salir a divertirnos en la lluvia y salimos, paró;) Esta bien porque estoy segura que tendremos muchas oportunidades de jugar en la lluvia como es la estación de lluvia aqui. Los días están muy calientes, pero la mayoría de las tardes son refrescadas con las tormentas tropicales!! Tormentas muy ruidosas! ¡Suena como una batalla que pasa en los cielos!
¡Los días se han vuelto semanas y las semanas ya se han vuelto un mes!! sí, he estado en El Salvador un poco mas que un mes ahora! Cada día ha sido una aventura, aunque algunos días una aventura ocultada (todo parece la calma en un día libre, mas hay una batalla en los cielos para almas que necesitan ser ganados para Cristo).
¡Nunca olvidare mi primer día aquí! Tuve la oportunidad de cortar un árbol de mango!! Suena emocionante no? Bueno si lo fue, aunque no lo trepe, ni utilize una cadena para cortar.. ..mi trabajo fue quitar las ojas de las ramas. ¡Todavía estuvo emocionante, como pase ese tiempo conociendo mi nueva familia y amigos!
¿Me imagino que muchos han preguntado qué rayos hace ella en El Salvador??? y por qué fue alli y no a otro pais?? Buenas Preguntas ...nunca pensé venir aquí. .. nunca. Pero Dios seguro lo había pensado y como El es la razón que vivo, realmente no es una sorpresa que estoy aquí. He visto la mano de Dios en todos los detalles mí viniendo aquí. ..no digo que todo es perfecto porque eso estaría creando un ilusion falso, pero es tan claor que Dios me quiere aqui. Antes de hacer este salto, Dios confirmó esta decisión varias maneras. Aquí está un resumen rápido de Sus confirmaciones: 1. Diciembre de 07 pedí que Dios me enviara a un lugar donde pedían ayuda y la familia con quien estoy estaban pedíendo a una señorita para venir a ayudar su hija (TC). 2. Es fácil estar dispuesta pero, pero siempre llega la realidad de las finansas. Mi petición, "Dios, si es posible, enviame sin tener que levantar apoyo. Sin embargo yo haré lo que pidas de mí". Su respuesta, "soy tu proveedor, no te tienes que preocupar por cómo llegarás". ¡Yo no me he preocupado por ello y El ha provisto!! 3. Una semana antes que llegó esta oportunidad, yo le decía a Dios que querría trabajar con una señorita acerca de mi edad. Trabajo juntamente con su hija TC, solo es 1 ano mayor:) 4. Por ultimo y mas importante le dije a Dios....”, sólo iré si ambos de mis padres tienen la paz acerca de mí yendo".. Inesperadamente, mi mamá fue mas emocionada que yo...mi padre ...... pues el no estubo tan emocionado, pero no paso mucho tiempo hasta que se dio que esto hera de Dios. Tan pronto como él me dijo, "llamalos", los llamé. Hasta ese entonces, me había negado a actuar porque queria estar cierta 100% que esto hera de Dios. Eso fue la última confirmación y de allí.. Dios me ha traído aquí. :)
Hay mucho que decir acerca de las aventuras de cada día, pero por ahora los dejo en ansiedad. ;)
Ya estare poniendo fotos!!
(Este poste estará en inglés y español. Por falta de tiempo, no todos serán interpretados. Así que a veces escribiré en inglés y aveces escribiré en español. ..si hay un poste que usted quiere leer pero no puede, podria encontrar alguien amable quien te lo interprete :)
Walking in the drizzle, guards staring: "What are these girls doing getting wet?" More like trying to get wet. "Trying" not succeeding too well. Just moments ago it was pouring, but as soon as TC and I decided to go have some fun in the rain and walked out the door, it stopped ;)
Its ok, though, i am sure we will have plenty of opportunities as it is the rainy season here. The days are very hot, but most evenings are cooled with the noisy tropical storms. It sounds like a battle going on in the heavens!
The days have turned into weeks and the weeks have already turned into a month!! yep, i have been in El Salvador a little over a month now! Each day has been an adventure, some days its a hidden adventure (all seems quiet on a day off, yet there is a battle in the heavens for souls yet to be won for Christ).
I wont forget my first day here as I got to cut down a mango tree!! Sounds exciting huh??? it was, although i didn't get to climb it or use a chain saw or a saw...no my job was stripping the branches of their leaves. Still exciting, though, as I got to know my new family and friends!
I am sure many have asked and are asking what in the world is she doing in El Salvador??? and why there out of all places?? Great questions....first of all, I never thought of coming here...nope never. But God sure had thought it. Since He is the reason I live, it really is not a huge surprise i am here. I have seen God orchestrate everything so perfectly in me coming here...I didn't say everything is perfect because that would be creating a false ilusion, but it is so clear that I am supposed to be here. Before making this leap, God confirmed this decision various ways.
Here is a quick summary of His confirmations:
1. Dec of 07 I asked God to send me somewhere where they were asking for help. This family was asking for a young lady to come help their daughter (TC) with the youth.
2. It is easy to be willing but, their is always the obsticale of finances. My request, "God, if possible, send me without having to raise support. However I will do what it is You ask of me." His answer, " I am your provider, you dont have to worry about how you will get there." I haven't worried about it and He has provided!!
3. A week before this opportunity arrived in my lap, I was telling God that I would like to work with a young lady about my age. I am working alongside TC, she is 1 yr older :)
4. Last, but definitely not least....."God, I will only go if both of my parents have peace about me going.". Unexpectly, my mom was more excited about it than I was...my dad...well...he wasn't as excited at first, but it didn't take him long to know that this was what God wanted. As soon as he gave me the ok and said, "call them", I called them. Up untill then, i had refused to act in anyway. That was the last confirmation and from there..well God has brought me here. :)
There is much to say about the adventures of every day, but for now I will leave you in suspense. ;)
I will soon be posting pics!!
Caminando en la llovizna, los guardias que miran fijamente: ¿"Qué hacen estas chicas mojandose"? Más bien tratando de mojarnos. "Tratando" y no teniendo mucho éxito. Justo hace momentos los cielos hechaban torrentes de agua, pero tan pronto como TC y yo decidimos salir a divertirnos en la lluvia y salimos, paró;) Esta bien porque estoy segura que tendremos muchas oportunidades de jugar en la lluvia como es la estación de lluvia aqui. Los días están muy calientes, pero la mayoría de las tardes son refrescadas con las tormentas tropicales!! Tormentas muy ruidosas! ¡Suena como una batalla que pasa en los cielos!
¡Los días se han vuelto semanas y las semanas ya se han vuelto un mes!! sí, he estado en El Salvador un poco mas que un mes ahora! Cada día ha sido una aventura, aunque algunos días una aventura ocultada (todo parece la calma en un día libre, mas hay una batalla en los cielos para almas que necesitan ser ganados para Cristo).
¡Nunca olvidare mi primer día aquí! Tuve la oportunidad de cortar un árbol de mango!! Suena emocionante no? Bueno si lo fue, aunque no lo trepe, ni utilize una cadena para cortar.. ..mi trabajo fue quitar las ojas de las ramas. ¡Todavía estuvo emocionante, como pase ese tiempo conociendo mi nueva familia y amigos!
¿Me imagino que muchos han preguntado qué rayos hace ella en El Salvador??? y por qué fue alli y no a otro pais?? Buenas Preguntas ...nunca pensé venir aquí. .. nunca. Pero Dios seguro lo había pensado y como El es la razón que vivo, realmente no es una sorpresa que estoy aquí. He visto la mano de Dios en todos los detalles mí viniendo aquí. ..no digo que todo es perfecto porque eso estaría creando un ilusion falso, pero es tan claor que Dios me quiere aqui. Antes de hacer este salto, Dios confirmó esta decisión varias maneras. Aquí está un resumen rápido de Sus confirmaciones: 1. Diciembre de 07 pedí que Dios me enviara a un lugar donde pedían ayuda y la familia con quien estoy estaban pedíendo a una señorita para venir a ayudar su hija (TC). 2. Es fácil estar dispuesta pero, pero siempre llega la realidad de las finansas. Mi petición, "Dios, si es posible, enviame sin tener que levantar apoyo. Sin embargo yo haré lo que pidas de mí". Su respuesta, "soy tu proveedor, no te tienes que preocupar por cómo llegarás". ¡Yo no me he preocupado por ello y El ha provisto!! 3. Una semana antes que llegó esta oportunidad, yo le decía a Dios que querría trabajar con una señorita acerca de mi edad. Trabajo juntamente con su hija TC, solo es 1 ano mayor:) 4. Por ultimo y mas importante le dije a Dios....”, sólo iré si ambos de mis padres tienen la paz acerca de mí yendo".. Inesperadamente, mi mamá fue mas emocionada que yo...mi padre ...... pues el no estubo tan emocionado, pero no paso mucho tiempo hasta que se dio que esto hera de Dios. Tan pronto como él me dijo, "llamalos", los llamé. Hasta ese entonces, me había negado a actuar porque queria estar cierta 100% que esto hera de Dios. Eso fue la última confirmación y de allí.. Dios me ha traído aquí. :)
Hay mucho que decir acerca de las aventuras de cada día, pero por ahora los dejo en ansiedad. ;)
Ya estare poniendo fotos!!
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