Hello everyone,
Peru has been a great experience for me, I learned so much there about pereserverance in the faith and what going "without " means for Peruvians as opposed to Americans. I spent some wonderful times with my students. They described me as strict and were afraid they couldn't joke with me but later found that, although I am an exigent teacher, they can still have fun with me.
I am really enjoying envisioning my life here. My neighboorhood is a very quaint one on the edge of the city with all the conveniences such as the Train and bus system but quiet and within walking distance to a small town downtown area with a cheeseshop, wineshop, Coffee company that roasts their own espresso beans. The trees are flowering so everywhere you see all the springs greens, whites and pinks of the trees not to mention the rainbow of flowers and azaleas on the lawns.
It's been a long time... and things have been busy. My work in Peru along with planning a wedding and a long distance relationship have taken their toll on my communication with other,
Peru has been a great experience for me, I learned so much there about pereserverance in the faith and what going "without " means for Peruvians as opposed to Americans. I spent some wonderful times with my students. They described me as strict and were afraid they couldn't joke with me but later found that, although I am an exigent teacher, they can still have fun with me.
My plans have changed a bit from when I last talked to you. I came back to the states a 6 weeks early and I am spending it here in Philadelphia with Joshua, planning the wedding and looking for jobs. Philadelphia weather has been a little back and forth but mostly short-sleeve weather so that makes me happy though my peruvian tan is slowly fading away. I am doing fine being here especially because Joshua is in my imediate presence. We are having a great time registering and looking at the Apartment therapy website to decorate our new apartment. I am staying with his friend Tanner and wife Hannah who are great Christian influences.
Let me tell you these past two years have been a worldwind for me, but
I am very happy for where God has lead me. In Peru I met some of the most caring people you could ever meet. I had meals with people who lived in houses with thatched rooves and dirt floors who loved and trusted the Lord more than I could even imagine. Two ladies in particular fro my church became very dear to my heart along with their daughters whom I saw often while helping out with the youth group and teaching Sunday school. Also my Peruvian mom Noemi has inspired me in so many ways. She taught me Spanish 5 days a week and her husband is the Pastor of my church there. I ate countless meals with them and I shared with her all my struggles as we did more bible study, prayer and counseling during our lessons than reading , writing and grammar. I cried when I had to leave them.
I am very happy for where God has lead me. In Peru I met some of the most caring people you could ever meet. I had meals with people who lived in houses with thatched rooves and dirt floors who loved and trusted the Lord more than I could even imagine. Two ladies in particular fro my church became very dear to my heart along with their daughters whom I saw often while helping out with the youth group and teaching Sunday school. Also my Peruvian mom Noemi has inspired me in so many ways. She taught me Spanish 5 days a week and her husband is the Pastor of my church there. I ate countless meals with them and I shared with her all my struggles as we did more bible study, prayer and counseling during our lessons than reading , writing and grammar. I cried when I had to leave them. But then I came back and seeing Joshua has been so wonderful and real. Life seems more normal when we aren't Skyping every day for 2 hours. I had begun to think I lived in a digital world. It was one of the toughest things relationally I can think of.
I am really enjoying envisioning my life here. My neighboorhood is a very quaint one on the edge of the city with all the conveniences such as the Train and bus system but quiet and within walking distance to a small town downtown area with a cheeseshop, wineshop, Coffee company that roasts their own espresso beans. The trees are flowering so everywhere you see all the springs greens, whites and pinks of the trees not to mention the rainbow of flowers and azaleas on the lawns.Joshua has been such a provider and spiritual leader through all this. He's been through alot to himself to save money and find the right job. He has gone through 2 jobs already currently has 2 jobs and will start a year long contract with a Non-profit organization teaching Abstinence Education in late June. We spend mornings and evenings together trying to pull our plans together and resting after the last 3 months with little sleep. I have been cooking a lot especially since its basically our entertainment. We are on a tight budget!
We can look at the cheese but rarely buy....hehehe.
I hope all is well,
Katie
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Katie, it's so wonderful to see you looking so happy in your photos. God bless you guys, and who knows - maybe I'll end up back on the East Coast and in visiting distance! Que Dios les bendiga...
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