Campus Outreach in Mexico
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The Harvest is Plentiful
The building is large. Perfectly rectangular, it appears daunting over the stone sprinkled grass field below. Each of the hand crafted stones aligned to create images of indigenous people, images from a time long since passed. The sun, the moon, fields of corn, spears, bows, temples, all images associated with a cultural identity. The sun is high but the daunting gaze of the library provides shade for the students studying under it's reach. Walking up the stone steps I am anxiously waiting to find the group of about 8 or so people I am expecting. Is there a demonstration going on? What's with... Read more
Learning From The Locals
Quesadillas don’t come with queso inside. I know, what? It’s in the name… I have spent a few days trying to think of a way to compare my first full week in Mexico. Then finally while sitting down for lunch with a few friends the comic relief my confusion provided made me realize I had found the perfect comparison. Things are simply done a little different around here. In one of my support meetings a close friend of mine expressed that he is interested to see how Mexico changes me as well as see the impact I will have on Mexico. He encouraged me to have an open mind and learn from their way of... Read more
Next Stop, Mexico
Merry Christmas! I hope this celebration of Jesus’ birth has been filled with lots of memories and time spent with loved ones. With January 9th quickly approaching there is a great feeling of anticipation lingering. Several of my friends from my “Go Corps” class have already arrived at their locations and are getting settled into their new homes and meeting their new teams. I will be joining them in just a few days. December has been a wonderful month full of God’s provision. One example has been my exit from the Fire Department. I spent a lot of time praying about my resignation. I prayed... Read more
Come Along
Moms – I can always count on mine for an inspirational email every few days. Usually in the form of one of the many blogs she follows. Today she shared one that was different than most, one that really touched on some of the topics I have been feeling. I am currently 49 days away from launching into a new journey to Mexico City for the next two years. While this is incredibly exciting news, it has not come easy and without hesitation at times. The story my mom shared with me today was one of self-consciousness, doubt and remorse. The blogger was discussing how she let a friend down years ago... Read more