Well, the electricity is still out. So Heidi and I went searching all over Santa Cruz for a cafe that has internet. But, conveniently, they all are having problems with their internet at the same time. So here we sit, in burger king, sipping coke and catching up on emails.
Lately I have really had to rely on the Lord for my strength and for my joy. And he's provided. In my reading, I have been comforted over and over by Him. Where he sends me, he also uses me. You may not see it, but he is always using those who give him their willing hearts and empty hands.
I love working here. As I come downstairs to half a dozen kids running up and hugging me saying "Hola Hermana!" it makes it all worth it. I am finally feeling at home in a foreign land. I love it. It has taken a bit to shake that deer in the headlights feeling- but I am now getting more accustomed to the way things are run here- both in this culture and at El Jordan.

Prayer request:
There are many events coming up this month (graduation specifically) and without electricity it is really hard to prepare. So pray that things go smoothly anyways and that volunteers will come together and get things done and give the Lord the glory for it.

Pray that in all the busyness we will still find time to spend in The Word and personal devotions.