We're on our way back up the river tomorrow morning. I wanted to give you guys a lot more than I can right now because other people are waiting to use this computer but...
Ok, like I said, our first village was amazing. When we were leaving Abuelita -grandma- (who I adopted pretty much the first day I met her) told me I should just hide in the other room while my team got on the boat so she could keep me. I told her I would. If there's anyone I could put in my pocket and take home with me it would be her. Or Mama. She's fantastic.
Second, third, and fourth villages were tough. Just really spiritually dark places, rude people (one place in particular), and a lot of us on the team were dealing with a lot of personal crap... The last village made up for it though. Well kind of. It just made the next river trip seem less scary because I remembered how much I really could fall in love with these people.
So a few other things that have happened since my last post or I forgot to mention... I've seen a few monkeys (and touched one), eaten alligator, and my new favorite juice is Camu Camu.
Since I have to leave in a minute, prayer requests...
-energy
-sleep
-migraines (had one at the pastor's house last night which was no good because then everyone else had to eat my food)
-my patience is really running out for everyone which sucks. I really miss alone time. like a lot.
-that we would all feel like we're doing something actually worthwhile and productive even if we're doing a lot of hurry up and waiting.
I'll be back in the city on the 10th I believe so I'll try to update when I can!
wow so great to hear you're making powerful connections with people there! and even when it feels like you're not being productive, remind yourself that God is doing a whole lot of "behind the scenes" stuff that you may never see the fruit of but have to trust that the seeds you're planting will grow! I'm so so proud of you and your team! love you!
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