Contentment.

Here we are in April. APRIL!  I don't understand how it is already April.  And we are going home...next month.  It is very hard for me to find a want to go home, I mean I am excited to see my family and friends but that is about it.  El Salvador has become my home, in a house with 11 other brothers and sisters.  I love so much being able to walk down the street and buy fruit and a bag of water. I love walking to catch a bus or a micro.  I love living with 11 other people.  I love having worship at night with my family.  I love sleeping with the windows open and fans blowing. I love my little babies at Exodo.  I love the sweet men at Metamorphosis.  I have recently found myself in a state of contentment in different situations that I wouldn't expect myself to be content.  It's one of the most peaceful things I've ever felt.  I'm not talking about contentment in my walk The Lord.  I have been experiencing pure joy, happiness, and contentment, which is coming straight from The Lord. 

Last week was Semana Santa (Holy Week)  so we didn't have Spanish class, Bible Class or any of our normal ministries.  We went to the beach, the mountains, Ataco, a waterfall, the movies, and we were able to see one of the processions that the Catholics do each day and night.  The day we went to Ataco, the waterfall and to see the procession was probably my favorite day.  Especially because we swam in the pool of water under the waterfall.  Oh man. And the lunch I ate in Ataco was amazing.  I'm talking authentic Salvadoran. :)  On Saturday, we spent all day at a park/field helping a team that came from Indiana.  And there was a soccer tournament and activities for younger kids. They are some awesome people!  Our group performed the Lifehouse Skit for the teens that were there.

Next week we are going to work with a group from Georgia all week.  It's actually a group from Woodstock First Baptist, which is also Lane's church! So it'll be a different but a good week!

"I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength."  -Philippians 4:10-13




                                                                   
                                                                 My Lovely Family :)

                                             

                                            Our team with the team from Indiana.