I am sitting on a bench. The wind is dancing across my face, and the sun is a blanket on my shoulders. I am snuggled next to my big sis; she is stroking my hair. Everything is beautiful.

 

God surrounds me.

 

I don't really know what to blog about, to be honest, since so much has happened in the last 2 1/2 weeks. I have been trying to walk with God, and talk to him throughout the day. Like actually talk - out loud. I know it might seem a tad crazy, but it is amazing how more open and real we are with God when we really talk to him. I never thought God wanted to hear my thoughts; like how I secretly don't like certain people and don't feel like getting up early to read my Bible and would rather sleep in the air conditioning. But he does, and he loves it. As I have been reading about the great "heroes" of the Bible, at first I was shocked by some of the stuff they did (sleep around) or some of the things they prayed to God (kill my enemies and have their brains scattered, etc). These were God's favorites???? Why??? They were far from perfect, but they were faithful. That is all God calls me to be. I don't have to be perfect and happy at every moment. I can tell God the things that bug me - he wants to hear me out. I don't have to seek out others for the affirmation and love my soul craves. I am good enough for God. I feel a peace that I have not felt for a long time.

 

Well, for the more random/exciting facts about my time in Mexico.

 I climbed a water tower (between 30-50 feet, depending on who you ask)...I don't do well with hights

We have warm showers (Yay!!!!) But no flushing toilet paper

We started the trip with 3 days of solitude (only talking to God)

We did some construction work in the city of Matamoros and didn't see people dying in the streets. We are really safe in Ejido Buenos Aires; we even jog in the mornings. 

 Mexican food is not quite like Taco Bell, but still good!!! Think rice, tortillas, and chicken/ground beef.

There is a lot more things that have happened, like ministering to our "adopted families" and fun moments with my team, but I should get going. I am sorry this blog is really disjointed. Our first few weeks been crazy, and I am still trying to adjust. I will try to write more often and share some pics. I love you all!!!!! God bless.