Mexico City

Mexico is beautiful. I love all of the sights, sounds, and some of the smells. We went to college campuses on Monday, Tuesday, and today. I was able to share the Gospel with Evelyn on Monday and she accepted Christ as her Saviour! We met with her again today, and she might come to the pyramids with us on Saturday.

Yesterday, a few of us girls went to a home for single young moms. We played with the kids who were about age 1 to 5. They were so incredibly cute, and they all spoke the cutest Spanish I´ve ever heard. Mauricio was 5, and he was super smart. He is a little prankster, but when we left, he just looked deep into my eyes and said something about his mom. He just kept staring with puppy eyes, so what did I do...of course I cried a river. We are going to try to go back next Wednesday again.

A New Law by Derek Webb

(vs. 1)don’t teach me about politics and government just tell me who to vote for
don’t teach me about truth and beauty just label my music
don’t teach me how to live like a free man just give me a new law

(pre-chorus)i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy so just bring it down from the mountain to me

(chorus)i want a new law i want a new law gimme that new law

(vs. 2)don’t teach me about moderation and liberty i prefer a shot of grape juice
don’t teach me about loving my enemies
don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit just give me a new law

(pre-chorus/chorus)

(bridge)what’s the use in trading a law you can never keep for one you can that cannot get you anything

do not be afraid
do not be afraid
do not be afraid

3 Days, then Mexico!

I'm so wonderfully expecting to be in Mexico City in 3 days! I have seen God moving in my life during my time at home. He has shown me so much more about His character. He has shown me more of who I am and who He has made me to be.

I had an amazing prayer retreat in the Davy's attic with Stephanie Friday night-Saturday noon. What a blessing to get away from distractions and seek the face of God. I have no doubt that my time with Him this past weekend has helped prepare me for my time in Mexico.
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I got to go to Sioux City yesterday to see my best friend, Mary, and to meet her boyfriend, Kyle. How fun! I wish we could have had more time together, but it was great getting to know the man who she's chosen to be in a relationship with. I'm so proud of her and the decisions she's making. Praise God!
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So those goals that I set for the summer... I don't really see those happening...especially before Mexico. Oh well.

I can't believe that in 3 days, I'll be surrounded with the sounds of Mexico...especially since I don't know what they are other than hearing Spanish all the time.

On that note, I am so excited to see how much Spanish I can and can't remember...and of that which I can remember, how much I can actually use correctly:)

Lead of Love by Caedmon's Call

Looking back at the road so far
The journey's left its share of scars
Mostly from leaving the narrow and straight

Looking back it is clear to me
That a man is more than the sum of his deeds
And how You've made good of this mess I've made
Is a profound mystery

Looking back You know You had to bring me through
All that I was so afraid of
Though I questioned the sky, now I see why
Had to walk the rocks to see the mountain view
Looking back I see the lead of love

Looking back I can finally see (I'd rather have wisdom)
How failures bring humility (than be)
Brings me to my knees (a comfortable fool)
Helps me see my need for Thee

The Southside Experience!

That's right...what do you think now, huh? The Southside RA's got to go on the roof of Abel tonight for our last meeting. We watched the sunset and took a picture of all of us. I'm really going to miss these guys! We went around and had a one-on-one time with each staff member and told them our favorite memory with them, and why we liked them or appreciated them.

I was so humbled to hear that my RA peers respected me so much and that they were truly glad I had joined the staff. I wouldn't trade these past few months in Abel for anything.

I learned a lot about myself. I surprised myself. I was disappointed in myself. I was proud of myself. One regret I do have is that I didn't get to know near as many people as I would have liked, half as well as I would have liked. The students on my floor were awesome. They were individuals. They were a family. I love them.

I remember when I was deciding whether or not to take the position. I knew I would be overwhelmed. I knew it would drag on, but I also knew it would go by so quickly. I can't believe it's over.

Abel does not live up to it's reputation. Sure, there are issues, incidents, accidents. Tell me a dorm where there aren't any. But, there is love and community in Abel. Kids are honest here. Ask them a question and you'll get a straight answer. Authenticity.

Mark Schultz: "One Life, one Love, one Way Home. Back in His arms again."

Keep Holding On

The song "Keep Holding On" by Avril Lavene (sp?) is on the radio right now. It's a good song for the night...I've been checking people out of their rooms ALL day. It's been fun, but my feet are killing me and I'm really tired. On top of that, I had to say goodbye to Mindy and Layna for the summer. I was too tired to even let it sink in. I know I'll see them again in the fall, but we'll all be different. I'm excited to see how God moves in each of us this summer, but everyone knows I don't handle relational change well. You can call me a sentimental fool...it's true.

I haven't even started packing yet. At least I don't have too much stuff since I already moved once this semester.

Psalm 81:1
Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!

Ok, I'm going to go shout and check out more residents:)

Tres Semanas

Hola y Bienvenidos a mi blog!

I'm gearing up for the summer of my life...I'm going to Mexico for 7 weeks in just 21 days. How does that make me feel? Utterly and completely unprepared. The good news is that I know God will meet me where I am and that He's in control.

I have less than 3 days before I move home to get everything ready for Mexico. I also would like to read a book before I go.

That brings me to a new topic...summer goals. I think people should do them. Making summer goals is one of the main reasons I just decided to start a blog. Here are some of mine. I will add/subtract them as I choose.

Books to read:
1. The Good News about Injustice - Gary Haugen
I know I have MANY more I want to read, but they're at home, so I'll add more later.

RA stuff:
1. Door Decs
2. Welcome letters
3. Bathroom decs