You might be NACO if....

....you ask for a to go box at a restaurant!

I went to an Italian Restaurant with my friends Karla and Quique last night. My ravioli was so amazing that when I didn't finish it all I was forced to ask for a go box....oops! This is a no no if you want to be a FRESA and not a NACO.

perfume a tus pies

Cuando pienso en tu amor
y en tu fidelidad
No puedo hacer más
Que postrarme y adorar
Cuando pienso en cómo he sido
y hasta donde me has traído
Me asombro de Ti

Y no me quiero conformar,
He probado y quiero más

Yo quiero enamorarme más de Ti,
Enséñame a amarte y a vivir
Conforme a tu Justicia y tu verdad,
Con mi vida quiero adorar

Con todo lo que tengo y lo que soy,
todo lo que he sido te lo doy
Que mi vida sea para ti
Como un perfume a tus pies

Cuando pienso en tu cruz
y en todo lo que has dado
Tu sangre por mi, por llevar mi pecado

Cuando pienso en tu mano,
Que hasta aquí hemos llegado
Por tu fidelidad

Palacio

One time a friend of mine told me that Mexicans are "La gente mas cálida en el mundo"- The warmest people in the world. It is so true!!!! Everyone I have met has invited me to hang out with them--it has been so much fun making new friends!

Sunday evening, my friend Karla took me to "La Luna," a cafe set on the top of a building that overlooks the Plaza San Francisco.

Later, her friend Lorena took us to see where she works- the only Hotel Museum in all of Latin America. It was beautiful. Each room is different and is named after a famous historical person. The whole building is filled with certified antique furniture.....I was almost afraid to touch anything :) You can take a virtual tour at PALACIO SAN AGUSTIN - ENJOY!

La Luna

I love Coffee....but this is actually chocolate italiano (italian hot chocolate).

This is one of the 22 rooms at Palacio San Augsutin. Each one is unique.

Lorena, Rodrigo and I look down the Spiral Staircase.


Karla, Lorena, and I.

Sometimes...

"Sometimes we need to stop analyzing the past, stop planning the future, stop figuring out precisely how we feel, stop deciding exactly what we want, and just see what happens."

I just read this quote somewhere and it seems like I may need to adopt it for my time here. I came to San Luis with ideas of what I was going to DO....it seems that God, so far, is having other plans...BEING and LEARNING.

Yesterday in the morning, Lisa and I went for a hour long walk and just talked about life and about what God is doing here in San Luis. Listening to Lisa and hearing about the work here was so encouraging.

Later, while Lisa and I were enjoying some huevos made by their cook, Naty, Lillian, a friend of Lisa's came over. She is 29 and teaches English and recently has come to know the Lord. We were immediate friends and spent the day together here with Lisa, talking and just enjoying being together. We talked for almost 2 hours after breakfast and then had a sweet time of prayer together.

I am challenged by Lillian and her desire and hunger for the Lord, and I am very happy to have a friend here!!! Last night we hung out with her cousins after her English class.

This morning, Lisa, Lillian, and I went to an Assemblies of God church that is preparing for their VBS that will take place in July. This church loves the Lord and has such a heart for evangelism. They have divided San Luis into 9 zones and have a great program planned for the kids. At the end of VBS, children and parents from the 9 zones will come to a big celebration at the church.

Today they were preparing for day 1....we learned songs with movements and the lessons for the day: Honesty! These ladies were so well organized! God is really using them to reach their community for Christ.

back where I belong :)

I arrived safely in San Luis Potosi around 10:30 last night. Jim and Lisa McTighe were at SLP`s very small airport (only 2 gates) to greet me and take me to their house in Bellas Lomas. There was a surprise waiting for me...kitties...lots of kitties :)

I am excited to be here and spend time with them, get away from life as usual, and see what God has in store!!!!

More to come...

Patrick McTighe hangs out with monster, my new favorite kitty!

Choreography at Kusi

a what?

There was a shiny, rather large, black widow making its home in the outer frame of the door to my apartment this morning. After swatting her halfway across the barn (with a broom), I put in her in a tupperware container to remind her, and all other spidery villains who attempt to invade my apartment, that their death is imminent.

philoMORTdeARANEA!

Is it ok to combine Greek and Latin? :)

favorite peruvian moments

The boys worked so hard! Daniel and Erik had a competition to see who could break the rock the quickest....I am just glad that we did have to bring out the O2!

The children at the school in Cusi did a traditional dance to celebrate our visit. After a demonstration, they asked us to join in! Bailamos!

Girasoles: These young men are part of the program that helps abandoned children. They live at Cusi with a sweet couple who have devoted their lives to taking care of the 27 boys who have now become a part of their family. They sang (loudly) for us!

Hanging out with my students at Llanganuco.

I got to pet a LLAMA!!!

One of the dune buggies got stuck in the sand. We sat and watched the boys pull it out :)

Emptying my shoe after dune buggies and sandboarding.

Mr. Horton had me stay to help translate when he and his daughter met Allison, a little girl they sponsor through Compassion. It was very neat to see the program at work! Allison was very inquisitive and bright.

I caught this guard texting on his cell phone when he should have been guarding the presidential palace. I shall add the video later.

Preparing our students to be involved in ministry is always my favorite part!! Here, Brandy is helping the kids with their Lion mask. She was also involved with writing one of our Bible story skits.

Just say ADOBE!

The students learned how to make bricks from mud and straw yesterday! Click here

Beautiful Kids, Beautiful View

Our first day of VBS was so good! Praise God!
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student blogs

The students have been blogging! Check out what they have to say at http://slcamissions.blogspot.com/

bus rides and pictures

We made it to the mountains safely!! It was a looooong ride...our driver was quite slow and cautious (a good thing!) and later our bus broke down (slipping gear box).....8 hours turned into 10 hours. Everyone was VERY happy to arrive at the Hostal Oasis around 8pm last night. Sra. Dora had warm zapallo soup, mashed potatoes and some kind of steak waiting for us.

After dinner Ryan and Rachel led worship, and Daniel led devotions, reminding us about the difference between work and service. Today, we are ready for Vacation Bible School and some construction!

6 hours into our trip, we reached 16,000 feet and this beautiful view.
Madeline shows pictures to one of the boys at CENTRO GIRASOLES in Lima.
Church of San Franciso, in Lima.
Everyone enjoyed the doves flying in their faces at San Francisco.
Tara, Charli, and Ryan watch on at Kawai.

First Days in Peru

Here are some pictures from our first few days in PERU! http://slcamissions.blogspot.com/

Tomorrow

We leave tomorrow! Please pray for safe travel and check back for updates around Wednesday :)

they say you never forget....

A friend of mine recently gave me a bike, and today was its first time out since changing owners. I was a little hesitant at first....... maybe even a little scared. Images of a run in with a prickly bush rushed back to me from childhood. As I navigated the trails near the barn the wind in my face, along with the scent of spring time, the cricket chirps, and the dogs running at my side soon made it all worth it. The bike and I will have another date as soon as possible!

Peru Itinerary

Sunday, May 18: Leave SLCA (CLT-ATL-LIM); arrive around 10pm. Drive to Scripture Union's Camp at KAWAI (near Mala) to sleep

Monday, May 19: Drive south to ICA to ride Dune Buggies and Sand Board at HUACACHINA

Tuesday, May 20: Tour of LIMA, the capital, and shopping. Spend time with children at CENTRO GIRASOLES.

Wednesday, May 21: 10 hour bus ride to CARAZ

Thursday, May 22: Work and VBS

Friday, May 23: Work and VBS

Saturday, May 24: Morning- Yungay market and guinea pigs for breakfast? Travel to HUASCARAN National Park. Afternoon- YUNGAY cemetery tour

Sunday, May 25: Return to Lima, night flight home

Monday, May 26: Arrival in CLT

boston marathon women's finish

peru....coming soon!

In exactly one month we will be leaving with SLCA's senior class to head to Peru! I can't believe how quickly the school year has come and gone.

This year we will be focusing on Joshua 1:9 for our theme for vacation Bible school and talking about Daniel and the lions' den and David and Goliath.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

louiecris

Louie the cat's new look
Created by manager Bryan W. Cook
(http://bryancookart.wordpress.com/)

Summer 2007