Life in Lima
I have three days left in Lima and plenty of internet access, so I thought I'd write again. I did end up going surfing yesterday; I'm not so good at it when it's wintertime here and the coast is rocky. I'd like to try again on a sunny, sandy beach. I rode three waves and never really stood up. Oh well, I can still check it off on my life "to do" list.
My engagement ring has moved to my right ring finger because apparently that's where you wear it here. And I want everyone to know I'm "taken." :) I've been eating out quite a bit... don't know what food will be like when I leave Lima. I've also had just a few lattes from Starbucks. Awww yeah. Good stuff. I've enjoyed getting to know the other missionaries here - volunteer and career. I've been especially blessed and excited about a possible missions career in watching one family - the Austins. They have three pre-teen/teenage kids and have been in Peru a few months. They seem to have such joy in their ministry here in Peru and their kids have adjusted well. The entire REAP South gang is a pretty fun group to be around.
Some of the down time here these last few days has been very nice. And thank God for free downloads from Desiring God and an ipod! It seemed very cushy when I bought it, but I am grateful for sermons and music right now. This morning I was reminded of our hope in future glory... I can't wait to be glorified and finally display Christ's perfections. It's not very often that I ponder eternity in this way, but it's a great time to have a renewed joy in this. It's brought me to prayer for the work among REAP South and reminded me what this is all about. Spent some time praying for you guys at home. I'm excited about what God is doing in our church and community with Adventure Camp. To God be the glory!
I think I am headed to an orphanage in the outskirts of Lima today and then to an evangelical church tonight. Thank you for your prayers. Les extrano!
posted by Ashley @ 1:44 PM
6 Comments
6 Comments:
Hey Ashley! I just wanted to let you know that I am in Peru as well! I think we will be in different areas. I will probably be in Canta, until about the 18th to the 24th, when I will be in Lima some. If you will be there any of those days, then let me know! I may not be there the whole time because some of the girls were talking about going to see the jungle and that Nazca lines...we´ll see though. I hope you are doing well, and that this will be a great experience! You speak spanish a lot better than me, so I´m sure you get around a little better haha. Love in Christ,
Savannah
I would say that you're pretty cool, but you're ruining my 5th wedding anniversary. You only get one 5th wedding anniversary, & I'll be celebrating my sister-in-law's wedding, not my own - but besides all that, I pray you are immeasurably blessed throughout your entire 40 days. Rick Warren seems to agree with the Bible that it's a good round number, hope you do too! All my love,
DR
i need your address.
will you pick me up a little Peruvian baby at that orphanage and bring back to America with me? then I could raise him/her in Indo and he/she would be totally confused about his/her nationality or what language to speak.
Ok, so Mindy (not DR) made that last comment-- evidently I'm logged on as him??!
mindy-i think i want to adopt a kid from every country. i´m going to talk it over with chris but i´m sure he´ll agree.
savannah-i may be in lima the same time as you. hope your time here is wonderful... i´ll try to stay in touch through facebook.
david - get over yourself and be selfless for once. just kidding- i´m sorry it´s your anniversary, i really am. it´s really the only day that worked!
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