Life....to the Fullest

Month in Review The past week was an exciting time to be in Colombia. I was so glad to be able to participate in celebrating Colombia’s anniversary of independence! Friday, for both the morning and afternoon kids’ groups, we gathered in the Maloka for devotion, time of worship, and remembrance. We watched a short film about the Colombian rebellion and independence then the kids drew descriptive pictures relating to the video. Saturday and Sunday morning were fantastic! I accompanied Tia Lucy to watch a parade in the town park. The parade lasted around two and a half hours, but it was beautiful! Then Sunday I was able to see the parade of Leticia’s navy, air force, military, police, etc. That was incredible also! I am continually surprised by how creative and imaginative these people are, especially the children. I say I am surprised because there seems to be a lot of ‘sitting around’. I don’t think I can say idleness, because they are fellowshipping with one another as they sit. The...

The past two weeks were school break for the kids, so all but seven(three boys and four girls) left to visit their families/guardian. It has been an awesome two weeks getting to really know these seven. Thought I would share a few things that I have learned about each one.... Isaac is 15yrs; very humble but humorous young man who loves Jesus and shows proof of it everyday. He is great with the little ones, treating them like younger siblings, and is always making us laugh. He plays the keyboard and viola, and he loves classical music. Grace is 14yrs old; very sweet and smiley girl and is quite goofy. She is very handy in the kitchen and is quick to serve. Grace's favorite Bible verse passage is Psalm 23. She also likes to laugh at my "not so good" Spanish skills. She wrote me a sweet little note saying she is praying I learn Spanish faster, so she won't feel bad about not talking to me much anymore. Haha love that girl!   Then there is Eli, Grace...