What a great day here at Fe Viva and in the area of Guazacapan. We have been all around today, and feeling pretty much like a local. We walked a kilometer or two to our first meeting, which is the common mode of transportation here! So wonderful to see the lush trees, walk in the muddy, cobbly stone roads, and meet and greet the many locals walking the same roads. We had a morning meeting in the BIBLE with the teens at Casa Samuel, an orphanage in the area. It was great - we had a lesson together about the first and most important thing that God has called us to - Knowing Him experentially. For our break I baked cookies to share. Coconut and cornflake chews - ha ha ha - after they took bites I told them coconut was in it. Most of their sweet faces tried to hide their dislike, as here it is very very rude to not say you like someone's food. I was able to smooth the icing over by joking and letting them know that it was okay if they didn't like it! We all had a good laugh and a cultural barrier was bridged - thank God!
Currently, I am glowing profusely (HEAT) after playing an intese game of basketball with the kids and some workers from Casa Esperanza (Orphanage at Fe Viva). They were aminals - and I can say that with a clear conscience! ha ha ha! I have played a fair amount of sports, but never have I met so many intensely (I MEAN INTENSELY) competitive people! There were a few screaming/yelling matches through the game. I must admit I caught myself almost entering a few....!! It was boys against girls, which can make for an ugly result at times.
Also had a devotional today with Casa - learning about how we are a chip off the Old Block - Isaiah 51:1-2 ( check it out :). Nothing like bringing a big rock to teach a lesson! Thankfully that ROCK is Christ!
So - off to continue this exciting day full of miracles and wonder in God!
