Living in a new culture is humbling…like probably the biggest gulp of humility I’ve ever taken. For example (and laughs):
The first few restaurants we tried here, all we could do was point on the menu at something that ‘sounded’ good and smile, hoping it was something we liked (it was a month before we knew how to ask for our empanadas to be heated).
COUNTLESS questions from cashiers, etc. that only got answered by confused smiles and the hopes that she felt less awkward than we did (our first trip to the market we bought limes and when she handed us 25+ limes aka 1 kilo, all we…
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Our first friends in Peru are from Switzerland (lol). Minutes after arriving in Arequipa we found out we arrived a week earlier than our host home and institute expected, so arrangements were made for us to stay with Hans and Marta. A little bummed about another week of living out of suitcases, we loaded the taxi up at the airport and made our way to the district of Bancarios. We were warmly greeted by an older, white-haired couple wearing cute, felted vests. Little did we know “a week early” was actually all part of God’s plan and exactly what He knew we needed.
Hans and Marta…
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Thinking about what to write is kind of intimidating. I think it’s mostly because I wish we could share EVERYTHING with you guys; the walks through the streets, the faces we’ve met, the words we’ve learned, all the sounds and smells. But because that’s obviously not possible, I’m left with a blank word document and the task of consolidating and portraying tidbits that hopefully relay a truthful and honest picture of life here. Which seems like a daunting task, so maybe just talking about what God’s been talking to me about would be the best way to sum it up.
Since being here…
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My husband and I have been practicing REST the past couple of weeks – basically since the holidays. We just purchased our one-way tickets to Peru, reached 100% of our support, got rid of our house and a car, and are now doing our best to fully enjoy the chance to sit back and reflect before everything really gets started. It has been incredible and as I take the time to actually sit back and LOOK at the things God has been up to, I am able to remember the big picture and just how stinkin’ lucky I am to serve such a good God. But this whole rest thing is a huge challenge for me. To stop in…
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Last time I wrote we were 0% funded, had about fifteen “appointments” set up with our closest friends and family to meet with in our first week back from training to share our vision and passion for the next two years of our lives. Fast forward three months and we are ALMOST DONE building our team. This season has been nothing but an oxymoron for me – a season comprised of both the best and most challenging times of my life. I’ve been more uncomfortable in these past three months than ever before in my life, while simultaneously overwhelmed by peace that I’m exactly where He wants me.…
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