Invasion!

Gringos have invaded! It’s just so different to be with a bunch of English speaking North Americans!! But it is so wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to have friends here for the holidays. The Christmas team has safely arrived and with all the joy is a little sadness from knowing that it means my time here is nearly up. But the team provides plenty of distraction!


The luggage all arrived on time and crammed into the busy schedule of sorting stockings and wrapping presents we are still finding plenty of time to play. The volleyball court has been flooded by recent rain. God knows the desires of our hearts and has given us a swimming pool!!

We also had the chance to go to an amazing Sidewalk Sunday School. It was INCREDIBLY far away. And HIGH up in the mountains. Civilization was far behind and the church crew told me that in this particular village the girls are only allowed to go to school until they are 12 years old. After that, they are considered to be old enough for marriage and need to focus on their family. They really needed Jesus!