I went to a conference given by a Canadian guy who goes all over the world speaking specifically to missionaries. It was nice to be in a room with English speakers. There were two other speakers as well. The whole day was good.
At the end we had a time of prayer. God spoke to me more powerfully than He has ever spoken to me before through one of the speakers who prayed over me. Afterward I opened my eyes and the man who prayed for me was in front of me. He asked quietly, "Are you okay?" I said, "Yes, I am fine." in Spanish, which was odd I think. Then he said, "Yes, you are fine. I can see it in your eyes you are strong. Stronger than you even know."
At that conference a lady I know introduced me to almost all of the rest of the ladies. One of them asked if I am going to the retreat next weekend. I said no. She said too bad it is already full. She goes every year and really loves it. It is called Revive. A group of woman from North America come to Honduras to serve women who are missionaries in Honduras. She said she would try to find a way for me to go. I said it sounds amazing, like something I need. I knew if God wanted me to be there, there would be a way for me to go.
She contacted me the next day to say that she talked to the organizers and there is a person who can't attend, so I can go! As I read over the registration form I was shocked to find that everything is free. When you get there Thursday they will have a little day spa time before the conference. The North American ladies will be painting nails, doing make up and fixing hair. Then the conference starts Thursday evening and goes until Sunday. I am really excited to go and be "Revived".
I also spent yesterday preparing for Fany's birthday. Santos's car broke down so he was stuck at this parents' house. He had offered to take his wife out for her birthday, but it seemed like he may not make it back. So it was up to me to make sure Fany had a nice birthday.
Her day didn't start out so nice. Laura and I both have this sore throat/cough/chest cold thing that everyone else here has. It lasts about 2 -3 weeks. Laura's is accompanied by throwing up all of the phlegm every time she lies down. Fany was up all night with Laura coughing and then had to strip the bed yesterday morning and again last night because Laura threw up in it. Glad I don't have that part!
Fany got messages from lots and lots of people all day. Her cousin came and brought a little Tres Leches cake for us. I made dinner and baked a cake. Santos came home just as we were sitting down to dinner. Perfect timing! I think Fany had a really nice day. Santos took Laura home and put her to bed. Fany and I stayed up laughing and talking until late last night. I walked over to her house to help her carry the rest of the food and cake. As we were saying good night she hugged me and said, "Thank you for being my SUPER amiga" in Spanish. Yay! I am someone's super amiga! And she is a super amiga to me too.
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| Fany's Birthday Dinner at my house |
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