 |
Huitzitizilingo.
I love Mexico. I really do. I don't want to leave but in 4 days I'll be on a plane headed back to Pennsylvania. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited to be heading back to my hometown and to see my family, my friends and honestly go out and eat not Mexican food. I love it but I'm ready for some American food. Today, we got these letters back that we wrote to ourselves the 3rd day we were here in Mexico. And i'd say that the goals I had to accomplish God did. He tore down the walls of my heart and showed me who He was. He gave me purpose and identity. He really proved to be my everything. And now i'm going to show you a little bit of the journey of outreach that i've been on.
|
 |
Julianne and Lena.
|
Those two girls they are two of my favorite people in the world. They were there for me through all of my outreach. Which was there outreach too of course. If you only knew how these two came beside me during some really hard times. They are two people who are inspiring and people who's love for Jesus outflows over their entire lives.
 |
| dear, sweet Allyson. |
God has really defined my love for children through otureach. I got the nickname portable childrens director because at every program we did there would be children all around me. Maybe it's because I made the effort to talk to them or maybe I just look presentable. Whatever the reason I don't know. All I know that playing with them was one of the greatest blessings from outreach. I love children. It's plain and simple. Working and playing with them is literally what brings me the most joy. And hey, if I can put some joy back into their lives then why not? You literally never know the circumstances of the children. They could never be shown God's love again, do I really want to be the person who show's them what God's love isn't? Nope. I'm going to pour out love on them every chance I get. Even if it means pushing through a nauseating stomachache just to show a few kids that they are loved i'll do it. Isn't that what missions is about? Putting aside our own desires for others to show them that they are loved by Christ and worth the time and effort to get to know. And honestly the way that is best for me is by working and playing with children. I really have never felt happier than when i'm with one child playing a game or hugging and just pouring God's love out over their lives. Try it, I dare you.
 |
His name's Miguel and he's the biggest dorkbutt I know.
Now, i'm basically just putting a few pictures on here and I can talk about them a little bit. Hmm. This is Miguel. He's from Guatemala. He's one of my best friends. It doesn't matter that i've only known him for 5 months. He's someone with strong faith and he isn't afraid to tell you like it is. He's someone I look up to. And he's someone I know is going to be there for me. We talk about Jesus, we share what he's done in our lives, we hang out. He's been a great help to me on outreach. (:
|
 |
Miguel.
This was taken on top of the pyramids in the state of Mexico. It was beautiful there and we had to walk up 224 stairs to get there. I really don't know how the Aztecs built it. It's pretty intense work if you ask me.
|
Monique and I at the pyramids in Tlalnepantla, Mexico City.
 |
| Mexico City. |
 |
| My beautiful outreach ladies. |
Well, that's all I have time for right now. I'm about to go watch Glee. I'm in love with Jesus, his love in my life, the people here, my DTS, life, my best friends here and there, and Mexico. These truly have been the best 5 months of my life. :D
