But Gracias a Dios He is teaching both Gregg and I more and more everyday what it means to have joy in every situation. We have been praying that God would truly open our eyes to what we need to learn about the culture, how we can humble ourselves more, and above all to slow down and enjoy the time He has given us here by relying on Christ's perfect timing to work through us without fear or hesitation.
Anyways...on quite a few blogs that I read I've been seeing more and more lists of 'things I love', or 'things that make me happy,' etc. After all that complaining and depressing stuff, I'm going to try making myself more aware on a regular basis of the many things we have to be thankful for here in beautiful Guatemala:
- so many wonderful people with which we have community. Missionaries, roommates, visitors, and locals alike - we have met some truly awesome and inspiring people here.
- work that is rewarding and challenging and lets us get out of our comfort zone which is truly where God can do the most work.
- delicious fruits and veggies for basically pennies. Oh the avocados, pineapples, tomatoes, even the cucumbers - we are so spoiled
- stove top popcorn provided by family and friends from the states. Not exactly the same without my beloved whirlypop but delicious none-the-less
- getting the opportunity to house-sit for a missionary who is going back to the states. we will have a big, beautiful house with a big, beautiful kitchen all to ourselves for two months!
- time to read and bake and pray and play. Because of the above mentioned blessing of a large, fully stocked kitchen, I am going to challenge myself to try new recipes and expand my cooking repertoire. Gregg is really bummed ;)
- and last but not least getting to know my husband in new - sometimes good, sometimes not - ways. Our relationship is also be blessed and challenged in ways it never was in the States. I am trying to cherish this time when we can spend basically everyday together and learn to love one another in a more Christ-like manner
love it. (and take your vitamin d? oh wait, that's for seattle hmmm...)
ReplyDeletegreat post. it challenges me. you are making a difference. maureen e.
ReplyDeleteGregg & Kelley,
ReplyDeleteI think of you both often. I hope you don't forget how much we love and miss you while at the same time, being very excited and encouraged by your time serving and growing in what God has for you. You guys have been a blessing to me even being so far away. I'll will be praying that God will continue to work in and through you, your ministry, work, marriage, etc. Love you both!