What is CHE?
I’m glad you asked friend! I just had a whole week of training answering that very question. CHE is a fancy acronym that stands for Community Heath Evangelism. This is the program that I will be using once I get to the jungle and start working with the Yanesha (this June!!). The whole idea of CHE is to bring hope and dignity to communities that are in poverty. The core values include prioritizing the person, both their physical and spiritual needs, just like Jesus did. CHE seeks to find long term solutions using resources found within the community. So often westerners are focused on relief… Read more >>
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus
Hi friends, So, I have been going back and forth on what to write about in this blog. I feel like so much has been going on and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of living in a new country, trying new food, learning a new language, etc. But throughout it all God has been speaking to me and confirming my being here. I thought I would include a bit of an email I sent to a friend recently to explain this a little better: “God has been teaching me some things recently. I have been thinking a lot about home and what that means. God has been reminding me that here in Arequipa is not my… Read more >>
Mi Familia Peruana
Hi all! I hope this blog finds you well and you’re all having a capital R, Rad Valentine’s day (I treated myself to a cupcake today). Since this day is all about love, I want to share with you the love I have for my host family here in Arequipa. I mentioned in my last newsletter that my host family is so big it has taken us a while to figure out how they are all related and even who lives here in this enormous house. As I learn more Spanish I have found I can pick up more and more on conversations had at the dinner table and learn more about the personalities of each family member. It has… Read more >>
I made it!
Buenos dias mis amigos! Well I made it! I am actually here, in Peru! How wild is that?? I’ve only been here for 2 days and I have already learned so much. Arequipa is a city rich in culture and history and I was lucky enough to spend my day yesterday visiting museums and beginning to learn a little bit about the people that surround me. Many of the museums started with descriptions of the Incas that populated ancient Peru. They had many artifacts on display such as pottery, weapons, clothing and even some mummies. All of it was in remarkable condition considering some things were dated to be… Read more >>