i bought a camera before i left because my old one was reaching the end of its days. so, i pulled it out last night and started taking pictures. well, to skip the story, wihtin an hour of having the camera out it got dropped and is now broken. i was upset but i cant do anything about it.
and there was a lack of communication with the laundry people and to skip that story i dont have laundry today. i dont know when i will get it because this place is never open consistently.
well, looking back on my first week here i was thinking. i came and was immediately very comfortable around the kids, with the food, with casa hogar. so i did have an advantage. but 2 months is still very intimidating to me. i do have orangewood to look forward to at the end of my stay though. this week has been hard but overall very good. patti, this is for you... i am at about an 8 today. :)
this week i have seen two movies and finished two books. i saw an american haunting and invisible. i reread the poisonwood bible and read the kite runner. i would recommend the books but not the movies.
all in all a good week. i have not called my family yet....so i am going to figure out how to do that.
and thank you for all of you posting! it is very encouraging to hear from everyone. :)
** an udate on the laundry... i have it back but it is not clean. go figure. so on to plan b.
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after 8 years of going to casa hogar i have fallen in love with the children and the country of mexico. i am excited to be going back again this summer as a summer intern. this summer will be different than the past one ... so come and enjoy it with me.
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4 comments:
Don't look at the time ahead. It becomes too daunting, overwhelming, and you'll begin questioning your judgment in going. It will take away focus from what is important. So what is important? Rachel, you are there for the kids. You will change them, touch them, make and impact and leave an impression. But don’t miss what is harder to see and what you did not plan on. Why are you there? What is it you are supposed to get from this trip? That will be the harder thing to find. You’ll have to look. In the process of looking don’t avoid the dark corners you don’t like to visit. Now, down in Mexico away from the comforts and securities of home, is where you can’t hide. In those places are our deepest fears and darkest secrets. But that’s where God’s light shines the brightest – and it shines just for you. When you see His light, the message He has intended just for you, you will share an intimacy with Him that is hard to find when the distractions of home can cloud our vision. You’ll be able to return and visit with Him on that level when you need. It’s something you’ll have difficulty sharing – but you won’t be able to hide it. It will change you.
Is there a way to send you a camera, or Western Union some funds to buy one at the WalMart? (assuming you can find it) While the pictures will stay with you for a lifetime we want to see the photos! Is there a group coming down soon that I could contact and send a package with? Don’t say, “it,s okay”, “that’s too much work” or “you don’t have to do that”. Think of this as purely selfish. (You could also list any of the items you’re missing already to be included – maybe some clean underwear!) The laundry situation is hilarious; I know you don’t think so but there is some humor there.
Keep safe and have fun!
Amen to what Kim says! So well put! I know that for me that when I am out of my comfort zone is when I see Jesus the most...its like all the noise and hiding places disappear and Im left with nothing but Christ to help me manage. Its scary and wonderful all at the same time.
Glad youre an 8! Im laughing because I DO always say "how are you between 1-10?"
Oh my on the laundry!! You are amazing girl! xooxo P
I am reminded of what Mr. Creech says prior to a mission trip..."Just because it's different, doesn't make it wrong." Obviously, HE'S never eaten eggs with cut up hot dogs soaked in chile sauce!! That's just wrong!
It's been fun reading your blog and laughing along with you. But I know it has to be challenging at times. I am simply asking the Lord to give you just the right measure of grace, right when you need it. And I know He is faithful and will do it ... I see Him doing it now as you are able to laugh through the blunders of the day. I am so proud of you!
Love, Mrs. Muller
Hey Rachel!
You are so amazing and inspiring!! Not to mention funny, lol funny!
It takes a lot of spunk to give up your summer and share it while ministering to the children there.
Be very proud of yourself!!! WE ARE!! We LOVE you and miss you too!
<3 Aunt Charlene
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