So last week was my first week back in Mendoza, and it was definitely an interesting one!
Well, it rained a few times, and our room has serious leakage problems because of the windows, so we ended up with a whole bunch of wet, and mildewy clothing, which was sweet because I had to send them away to get washed so they don't get wrecked, but the best part is that I have no money to pay for it, so yay!
Then, Bekah and I had ourselves quite the adventure going back to the base from town last Thursday night. Since we live in the most dangerous area of the city, one of the ladies told us we should take a taxi because it was dark already. But being the poor missionaries that we are, we took the bus becuase it's expensive to take a taxi. So, we take the bus and a good twenty-five minutes walk before our stop, the police pull over the bus and mention something to the bus driver. A few minutes later, we turn a small corner to see a large mob of people and the road covered in bonfires.. Apparently they were protesting the bus, and we couldn't drive through, so we all had to get out and walk through the hord of people asking for money, around the fires and past the prison at night in the most dangerous area of the city. In fact, a good half of the road doesn't have lights, so it was quite the experience, that's for sure. That being said, God really protected us.
Friday was the fifteenth birthday party of the director's niece (whose family lives at the base). Here, the fifteenth birthday is huge! It's apparently considered the transition from childhood to womanhood, so it was massive! We had a Hawaiian pool party, which we were preparing for for the whole week before, But on Friday, we got to dress up and swim and just hang out, which was a blast.
My time here so far has been very hard, to be honest. I find that I'm missing home a lot, and a lot of frustrations keep surfacing. I talked to my discipler about the decision, and she's praying about it with me. Bu tot be honest, I just feel really overwhelmed and confused and freaked out and burdened by it. I don't know.
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Now that I know you have a blog, I'll definatly add it to my daily internet browsing. I love and miss you babes! Can't wait to see you again and I'll for sure be praying for you!
Love you!
Kenny
Jeni, I have just had the most difficult year of my life yet God has taught me so much, about Him, myself, His Word,about faith, hope and trust. I have grown so close to Him and have no regrets. Take time to draw near and hear what He wants to say to your heart, these are the sweetest words ever. Focus on your call. Praying for you daily. Love you, AC
Hey Hun,
I know it's been, like, forever since I've talked to you... let alone heard ABOUT you. (That sounds good. Way to go me.)
Just thought I'd post to say hi, hope everything isn't as bad as you seem to rant about (lol).
Thought you should know... I respect you a lot for what you're doing. I know that I'm not a strong enough person to be able to do half of the good you're doing right now. I'll continue to think about the old times as I do when I pray (I do occasionally) and will put you on the top of my list.
I still luv ya... even more so knowing that you're doing what you're doing.
I'll come by here sometimes, see what you're up to. Good luck Jeni. You're in my prayers.
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