I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! The school year is finished. Whoa it is nuts how fast it all went. So much has happened in the 9 months of crazy. Three of the oldest students graduated and are off to new adventures. In September I hear we are having at least 4 new students. In September, who's going to be the new kindergarten teacher with all these new kids and 3 returning kids? I am. Ahhhh! I will be with more crazies! Three of the kids that are coming back are Milagros, Yahir, and Juan Jose. Those three alone are a handful ha so we'll see what next year brings.
I know during this past school year God was preparing me for what is to come with the class that I had. I really had everything in my class, good and bad. My first year teaching was insane! So many tears of sadness, joy, and exhaustion. Through it all God was with me in every single step of the way.
Its comforting to know that He knows I can do this. I pray that these kids see Him through me or through how I communicate and teach to them.
I have about 3 months home. It is a good time to rest, get ideas for teaching, talk to those of you that support me, pray, share His passion for the unreached people groups and His passion for us all to be involved. We can all be part of His mission of reconciliation.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
whoops
We were on our way to church in Ensenada the driver was going a little to fast and lost control. We all are completely fine just with a few bruises and a bit of soreness it could of been a lot worse. Obviously God is not yet done using us and still has a plan for our lives. There's nothing greater then the feeling you get when you know God has your life in his hands.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The earth is Yours
Tonight is one of those nights I am amazed at how big and mighty God is and how small I really am. It is such a comforting truth. Sometimes we need to be reassured that everything is going to be OK. And while I stopped and looked up into the night sky He reminded me to not worry and that He knows each star by name.
His love is strong.
His love is strong.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
rest assured in You
He will not call us home until He's done. That means that I can go and be used by God in some of the craziest places on the planet and I can be just as safe there as I am anywhere because nothing can happen to us as long as God has His arms around us.
Paul's point in Romans 8 Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Not saying that we wont go through difficulties or sickness, but we're good until God says your done.
We can live with confidence. True life doesn't begin until Jesus comes back. We can be what God intends us to be, go where He wants us to go.
John 8: 12-30
Paul's point in Romans 8 Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
Not saying that we wont go through difficulties or sickness, but we're good until God says your done.
We can live with confidence. True life doesn't begin until Jesus comes back. We can be what God intends us to be, go where He wants us to go.
John 8: 12-30
Thursday, April 12, 2012
ranch update
Lately I have not posted much about things going on here at Rancho Sordo Mudo.. whoops
well here is an update.
The past few months its been warm enough to take walks, in the evening ,with the kids. Our walks are awesome here, honestly i've never been so excited just to walk around. Here at the ranch we have many different kinds of trees. There are olive, lemon, blood orange and normal orange, and grapefruit trees. Also there is sugar cane and recently i've heard were trying to grow our own miniature grape vines. Ive never had such an easy access to an orange before. I walk out my apartment, go down to the orchard and grab one straight off the tree... I'd say thats fresh. For me, down under the trees is a great place to prayer walk. So many animals hide out around there in the tall grass and weeds also in some of the trees birds will fly out in front of you.
Well if you haven't noticed it is Spring! Or in Spanish Primavera! Recently my class has been learning about Spring and all that comes with it. The story we read in class was Es la Primavera! Rain is awesome, but my class has been so eager for warm weather. Its nice coming to class without having to wear gloves, scarfs and beanies. During the winter all five classes got to share one heater... lets just say we did a lot of jumping-jacks to keep cozy.
Oh! Also a dorm mom Katie is really into cooking and trying new things. I like testing all her awesome creations. Just yesterday we had an all girl tea party. It was great! With real tea cups, tea, saucers, sugar cubes, scones and everything. Katie and Serafina made the foods, so good! One thing Katie made was Lime and coconut mousse for the scones. It defiantly looked like a creamy guac, but tasted like lime. Well after we all talked, ate, and drank Katie told us that really she put avocado in it. But it tasted awesome! So my point is Katie is not afraid to try new things. Well about a month ago Katie tells me that the roosters she has been raising are ready to kill and eat. So that is exactly we did. OK...OK I did not kill them, I did take loads of pictures. The killing was an interesting experience. Poor things the machete that was used was not exactly sharp so it took a few wacks. Eventually Katie cooked them and ate them.
Spiritual Support
So if you ever want to know what you can do or how you can support us here... the biggest thing we need is prayer. So much. Oh boy I could make a list of things or people to pray for. Its constantly needed for this place to keep functioning. Pray pray pray. For staff that were born and raised here in Mexico and now are paid staff-pray for joy to continue serving even when exhausted and weak. For the directors- Eyes fixed on Jesus, for constant joy, wisdom, strength, and patience. For the teachers- to have patience and to abide in God as teachers and that all that comes out is from Him, to have joy with our job and serve willingly. For our staff that serves by supporting and by doing whatever needs to be done- joy from the Lord when tired and exhausted, to remember who were serving. For the interns- to want to keep learning and to have patience with the kids, for their future decisions of where to go or what to do next. And whatever God brings to mind, I ask that you please pray. So easy the devil wants to ruin this place. He cant stand what is going on. Pray for us to see that and to be firm! Not to be shaken. PRAY FOR THE KIDS!!! If you want to know them by name or have a picture just let me know. They need prayer just as much! God wants to use them and is, right now. Pray for the kids who will be leaders to step up. There is a lot of hurt in their lives and so much pain. The things some of them have gone through is insane for a 6 year old boy or a 13 year old girl. They all need prayer.
God is up to something amazing. And I cannot wait!
well here is an update.
The past few months its been warm enough to take walks, in the evening ,with the kids. Our walks are awesome here, honestly i've never been so excited just to walk around. Here at the ranch we have many different kinds of trees. There are olive, lemon, blood orange and normal orange, and grapefruit trees. Also there is sugar cane and recently i've heard were trying to grow our own miniature grape vines. Ive never had such an easy access to an orange before. I walk out my apartment, go down to the orchard and grab one straight off the tree... I'd say thats fresh. For me, down under the trees is a great place to prayer walk. So many animals hide out around there in the tall grass and weeds also in some of the trees birds will fly out in front of you.
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| One of our recent walks |
Well if you haven't noticed it is Spring! Or in Spanish Primavera! Recently my class has been learning about Spring and all that comes with it. The story we read in class was Es la Primavera! Rain is awesome, but my class has been so eager for warm weather. Its nice coming to class without having to wear gloves, scarfs and beanies. During the winter all five classes got to share one heater... lets just say we did a lot of jumping-jacks to keep cozy.
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| Eliezer, Sheley, and Emiliano |
Oh! Also a dorm mom Katie is really into cooking and trying new things. I like testing all her awesome creations. Just yesterday we had an all girl tea party. It was great! With real tea cups, tea, saucers, sugar cubes, scones and everything. Katie and Serafina made the foods, so good! One thing Katie made was Lime and coconut mousse for the scones. It defiantly looked like a creamy guac, but tasted like lime. Well after we all talked, ate, and drank Katie told us that really she put avocado in it. But it tasted awesome! So my point is Katie is not afraid to try new things. Well about a month ago Katie tells me that the roosters she has been raising are ready to kill and eat. So that is exactly we did. OK...OK I did not kill them, I did take loads of pictures. The killing was an interesting experience. Poor things the machete that was used was not exactly sharp so it took a few wacks. Eventually Katie cooked them and ate them.
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| bye bye |
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| Evan killin Roosters like its no big deal... |
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| just a little dead |
Spiritual Support
So if you ever want to know what you can do or how you can support us here... the biggest thing we need is prayer. So much. Oh boy I could make a list of things or people to pray for. Its constantly needed for this place to keep functioning. Pray pray pray. For staff that were born and raised here in Mexico and now are paid staff-pray for joy to continue serving even when exhausted and weak. For the directors- Eyes fixed on Jesus, for constant joy, wisdom, strength, and patience. For the teachers- to have patience and to abide in God as teachers and that all that comes out is from Him, to have joy with our job and serve willingly. For our staff that serves by supporting and by doing whatever needs to be done- joy from the Lord when tired and exhausted, to remember who were serving. For the interns- to want to keep learning and to have patience with the kids, for their future decisions of where to go or what to do next. And whatever God brings to mind, I ask that you please pray. So easy the devil wants to ruin this place. He cant stand what is going on. Pray for us to see that and to be firm! Not to be shaken. PRAY FOR THE KIDS!!! If you want to know them by name or have a picture just let me know. They need prayer just as much! God wants to use them and is, right now. Pray for the kids who will be leaders to step up. There is a lot of hurt in their lives and so much pain. The things some of them have gone through is insane for a 6 year old boy or a 13 year old girl. They all need prayer.
God is up to something amazing. And I cannot wait!
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| Sheley, Karen, and Esmeralda |
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Jesus calling
This is the day that I have made. Rejoice and be glad in it. Begin the day with open hands of faith, ready to receive all that I am pouring into this brief portion of your life. Be careful not to complain about anything, even the weather, since I am the Author of your circumstances. The best way to handle unwanted situations is to thank Me for them. This act of faith frees you from resentment and frees Me to work My ways into the situation, so that good emerges from it.
To find Joy in this day, you must live within its boundaries. I knew what I was doing when I divided time into twenty-four-hour segments. I understand human frailty, and I know that you can bear weight of only one day at a time. Do not worry about tomorrow or get stuck in the past. There is abundant Life in My Presence today.
Psalm 118: 24; Philippians 3: 13-14
To find Joy in this day, you must live within its boundaries. I knew what I was doing when I divided time into twenty-four-hour segments. I understand human frailty, and I know that you can bear weight of only one day at a time. Do not worry about tomorrow or get stuck in the past. There is abundant Life in My Presence today.
Psalm 118: 24; Philippians 3: 13-14
April 11, 2012
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