Today I started practicum for Theophostic Prayer Ministry. The session was very successful and they said I did a great job. I felt I had done well too. But in the end, God is in control. I am just the facilitator. So I guess the point is that I was a good facilitator today. Can't wait to practice some more and get really good at it. I am very excited.
Thursday is my second Spanish class.
Bob and Dina announced that they will have their second baby in April. In December they will learn the sex of the baby.
Also I booked a flight to Costa Rica for a family wedding in January. Mom paid for it as a gift for me. Lots of great things to look forward to!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Spanish Lessons
I began taking Spanish lessons on October 28th. It's really fun! I do them by Skype with my Maestra Danitza, who lives in Peru. It went really smoothly so I've signed up for weekly lessons. Last night I got my first homework - conjugating irregular verbs.
I am also moving forward with the prayer ministry. Next week I will facilitate (lead) for the first time. I'm nervous because I don't feel ready, but everyone is telling me that I am. Guess it's like the first time I ever broke boards in karate - the teacher knows when it's time for me to do it, even if I'm not so sure.
I talked with Jairo on October 25th. He has been very busy and has not talked to the elders again about me. He told me to send my letter to K2. I sent it on October 26th. When K2 sends the letter to him saying they support my mission, he will then address the elders. We talked about some other things too. It was cool because I had a lot of questions and he answered them before I even asked. He also suggested that I take Spanish lessons and I agree, it will be very helpful.
For now I will enjoy my Spanish lessons, get some skiing in this winter, and probably be here to see my neice or nephew born in April. Waiting patiently...
I am also moving forward with the prayer ministry. Next week I will facilitate (lead) for the first time. I'm nervous because I don't feel ready, but everyone is telling me that I am. Guess it's like the first time I ever broke boards in karate - the teacher knows when it's time for me to do it, even if I'm not so sure.
I talked with Jairo on October 25th. He has been very busy and has not talked to the elders again about me. He told me to send my letter to K2. I sent it on October 26th. When K2 sends the letter to him saying they support my mission, he will then address the elders. We talked about some other things too. It was cool because I had a lot of questions and he answered them before I even asked. He also suggested that I take Spanish lessons and I agree, it will be very helpful.
For now I will enjoy my Spanish lessons, get some skiing in this winter, and probably be here to see my neice or nephew born in April. Waiting patiently...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Out Of My Hands
Today was a long time coming. Even though I still really don't know if/when I will leave, I have now done all I can do (besides pester people) to make it happen.
I talked to Jairo today after spending more than two weeks trying to catch up with him. He said that I can send the letter to K2, so I sent it a few minutes ago. The next step is in the leadership's hands at K2. I asked them to send a letter to La Iglesia En Transformacion stating that they are in support of me going to Honduras.
I feel more comfortable about this after talking to Eric Winter two weeks ago. I told him that I had written the letter, but was waiting to talk to Jairo about it. Eric's response was, "I can't wait to read your letter!" which was exactly what I needed to hear. I have been imagining that Eric is so busy that he would feel burdened by an extra task.
Jairo also talked to me about some other things that were on my mind so I am relieved because I wasn't sure how to bring them up. When will I learn to be direct with Jairo and not afraid to face things head on with him? I need to get over this if I expect to work closely with him and his church.
As the hours passed today I have gotten more and more excited. I feel the end of my time in the United States drawing near. Leaving in May sounds good to me! But it's out of my hands now...
I talked to Jairo today after spending more than two weeks trying to catch up with him. He said that I can send the letter to K2, so I sent it a few minutes ago. The next step is in the leadership's hands at K2. I asked them to send a letter to La Iglesia En Transformacion stating that they are in support of me going to Honduras.
I feel more comfortable about this after talking to Eric Winter two weeks ago. I told him that I had written the letter, but was waiting to talk to Jairo about it. Eric's response was, "I can't wait to read your letter!" which was exactly what I needed to hear. I have been imagining that Eric is so busy that he would feel burdened by an extra task.
Jairo also talked to me about some other things that were on my mind so I am relieved because I wasn't sure how to bring them up. When will I learn to be direct with Jairo and not afraid to face things head on with him? I need to get over this if I expect to work closely with him and his church.
As the hours passed today I have gotten more and more excited. I feel the end of my time in the United States drawing near. Leaving in May sounds good to me! But it's out of my hands now...
Monday, September 20, 2010
I am Strong and Powerful
This morning I received Theophostic Prayer. It was my second session and I went in feeling intimidated because I wasn't sure what to focus on. But of course, the Holy Spirit showed me the way. In the end God spoke to me saying that I am STRONG and POWERFUL. When He said that I felt myself in Honduras and He said, "Don't be scared."
I left the ministry session knowing that God wants me to know the strength I have inside. He wants me to know that I am fully capable of conquering challenges. He also wants me to know that I am powerful to do big things in this world.
I left the ministry session knowing that God wants me to know the strength I have inside. He wants me to know that I am fully capable of conquering challenges. He also wants me to know that I am powerful to do big things in this world.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
A Year Later
The foot work has begun. I sent a letter to Jairo today. It feels great to have the letter written - it's been a year long process.
About a month ago I called Jairo and told him that I think I am ready to come back. He seemed happy to hear from me, but explained that there are some special circumstances that need to be worked out in order for me to return to Honduras and work with La Iglesia En Transformacion. He said he would like for me to come and work on the breakfast program, start a music program for the kids, and work with the English speaking missions teams. It all sounded exciting to me!
After Jairo has time to read my letter, I will call him to make sure that we are on the same page, then I will forward it on to K2. The letter is asking K2 to put into writing that they are in support of me returning to Honduras. Then I will wait for permission from the church in Honduras. It is possible that they may say no. But I am praying and I feel at peace. It is in God's hands.
I don't want to get ahead of myself, but last week at church they showed pictures of the kids in La Iglesia and I could feel myself there - it wasn't like I was looking at the pictures wishing I could be there, it was like I was already there. I am very hopeful that in a year from now I will be settled in Honduras.
About a month ago I called Jairo and told him that I think I am ready to come back. He seemed happy to hear from me, but explained that there are some special circumstances that need to be worked out in order for me to return to Honduras and work with La Iglesia En Transformacion. He said he would like for me to come and work on the breakfast program, start a music program for the kids, and work with the English speaking missions teams. It all sounded exciting to me!
After Jairo has time to read my letter, I will call him to make sure that we are on the same page, then I will forward it on to K2. The letter is asking K2 to put into writing that they are in support of me returning to Honduras. Then I will wait for permission from the church in Honduras. It is possible that they may say no. But I am praying and I feel at peace. It is in God's hands.
I don't want to get ahead of myself, but last week at church they showed pictures of the kids in La Iglesia and I could feel myself there - it wasn't like I was looking at the pictures wishing I could be there, it was like I was already there. I am very hopeful that in a year from now I will be settled in Honduras.
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