Hello friends and family! Thank you all so much for being patient with me as I have been settling into Guatemala and saying goodbye to India. I have not posted in a long while so now is the time!
Saying “goodbye India” was probably one of the hardest things I have had to do. I became very close to Lilly and Hazel who are in there thirties. They welcomed us into their homes and made us family. They stuffed our bellies full of chia tea and bisects (cookies) and filled our hearts full of joy. They taught me hospitality, out of what they had, and how to care for one another unconditionally. They will for ever be my dear friends.
You may be asking, “where in India was she?” I was in North East India in the state of Manipur. This area is so well protected by the Lord. The Hmar people are such a testimony of God’s provision and faithfulness! If you have time look them up; because you will be encouraged by their story. Have you heard about Bibles for the World? They are now based out of Colorado Springs but the founder is from Manipur India in the Hmar tribe. Any how lots of stories to come.
Goodbye India Hello Guatemala!
I am in Guatemala my last county! I am excited to be home in just nine weeks. But I am so excited for the ministry God has my team and I doing here. Today we went to our ministry hosts house and shared a meal with them. Elsa made fish soup; it was delicious! We spent the day investing in Elsa and Angel (my Guatemalan mama and Papa) hearing their testimonies. They are each around 50 years old and are so amazing; they love the Lord so much. My team and I are teaching English in their house 3 days a week. The rest of the week we are teaching English in a school and doing house visits in our town. The house visits are especially fun because it is helping build relationships in our town for the Guatemalan missionaries to continue reaching out to. Our village is called Calderas. It is snuggled right up against a volcano. It is absolutely gorgeous. I am falling in love with this people and culture! Thank you all for helping me be here and supporting me in this journey with the Lord. Love you all!
