Journal 3

May 24, 2012

The doors are opening for the Lord’s wisdom to shine inside of us!

Yesterday was breakfast as usual which was just as delicious as ever.  My luggage received a MUCH-needed reorganization.  Now I can find things so much easier while las chicas are sleeping!  Morning session began with two missionaries, David and Cameron, talking about Quechua culture and what to expect once we get there, while their baby boy, Pete, held a slight distraction for this girl in his adventures running around the room.  I’m a sucker for kids, what can I say?  I love the simple and relational aspects we’ve learned so far.  Such as people are mostly late arriving places because if they run into someone while walking, they Always stop and talk, for even up to an hour.  Forming relationship are so important up there.  We learned a lot more, but I’m sure once we actually go up to Collpa, the lifestyle will speak for itself.  (Yup).  I love this culture and its caring, talkative, and loving people!

We went to a menú for lunch.  Which is basically large amounts of premade food that cost barely anything.  Peruvian fast food!  Apparently that will be a major part of the dining for the three teams.  Except it will just about always contain chicken, rice, and potatoes.  After lunch we walked back for some general discussion about what to expect for our specific teams.  Oh yes!  We also broke up into our specific teams and got to know each other a little better.  I’m looking forward to a God-filled summer with Morgan and Liz!  (Side note: sitting outside, drinking hot herbal tea, and writing in a journal is quite enjoyable!) 

After our final discussion with Mindy, we mainly relaxed around the hostel until dinner came.  The Peruvian food here is pretty delicious!  Just some talking after dinner, and I believe all of the girls were in bed before 10:00.  Traveling about 9 hours and filling your mind with cultural information can leave a lasting exhaustion.  Orientation over-all has been so nice.  God’s been showing us such great stuff.  I’m definitely blessed with this opportunity to make a difference and am constantly praying for God to lead me through this journey! 

Last note:  worshipping in Spanish brings me joy here!

“Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, I will sing praises to your name.”                                   2 Samuel 22:50 (NIV)

Photo 1 via Morgan Payne