[Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 12:03PM, I'll step on the plane!]
God. Is. So. Faithful. In the past couple days I have seen the Lord move in marvelous ways! I am in awe of His divine provision. Let me catch you up on what He's been up to, kapeesh? Kapeesh.
1. I got a letter from my host family! All in Spanish and yes, I could read it! There is hope! Haha. I have four siblings (YAYAY!):
Tomas is 21 and is very outgoing. He has lots of friends that often come to visit, so my host mom says that I'll have lots of friends my age around me. BLESSING!
Dolores is 17 and is going to college in the fall. She is a bit shy, she likes to study and enjoys pilates. So pumped to meet her.
Santiago is 15 and is a highschool student. He doesn't like to study, but he loves to cook and hopes to be a chef when he's older! I'm going to return to los Estados Unidos with top-knotch cooking skills, thanks to mi hermano Santiago!
Joaco is only 4 and the whole family loves to spoil him. I cannot wait!
Mariana is my host mom and she seems positively delightful. She loves music, as do I, and she is taking dance classes. She hopes to teach me when I arrive! Dream come true. Mariana assured me that she will show me around the entire neighborhood so that I will know it well. "No te preocupes," she said ["Don't worry"], she'll be sure to help me out. Thank you, God! The father is Alejandro and I look forward to meeting him, too.
God is so kind. I asked for all these things and He has provided in abundance!
2. A bundle of believers recently partnered with God to create a benefit concert fundraiser for our friend Sarah's Youth With A Mission experience. Over a period of three hours on Friday, the Lord brought in $2000! WOW. Faithful? I'd say so.
3. Joshua 1:9. The Lord has planted this verse in my heart and mind over and over again. It says, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Leaving those you love isn't easy, even if only for five months. In fact, it's really hard. BUT the Lord has affirmed that He is the Maintainer and Sustainer of all things, relationships included. I expect Him to blow my mind with His faithfulness again and again, as He always has. And I am excited for Him to equip me with godly strength and courage to enter Argentina. The Lord is Sovereign; He is the God of each season and is pleased by those who run after Him with full confidence in each one. I am thrilled to walk hand-in-hand with God, bringing His love to the world. What a team we'll make!
4. Check out this song, if you have the chance. It's called "Today is the Day" by Lincoln Brewster.
So cool to hear about your family down there...that's gonna be so awesome! I'm sure you're gonna fit right in :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's been great seeing you around campus before you do finally head south for 5 months. I'll be praying for safe travels on Wednesday!
FIFE! Thank you! I really look forward to them, too :) I'll miss ya'll over the next five months, but I will return with many good stories to tell! I TRULY appreciate your prayers on Wednesday. I can tell you now, I'm going to need them, ESPECIALLY in the airport :) Talk to you soon, my friend!
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