are coming next month for a sexual purity conference and none of them speak Spanish. Caty also said that Jim wants me to help translate for a clinic or something, I`m not really sure. I realized that I haven`t really said much about the "routine" at the office. It can vary depending on if there are any unexpected clients, as with any office I assume. Usually if there are no clients at the office when we get there we do a devotion from one of the books that Caty has. It is of course in Spanish and usually a couple of pages long. Someone will read the devotion-they say they are reading slower so that I can understand but it seems pretty fast-and then we will share prayer requests. When we have another person's prayer requests we will take turns praying for whatever we want and for the other person. This usually takes a total of 30-35 minutes.
I realize it's been a while since I posted anything. Sorry about that. This past week I have gone with Caty a couple times to different places looking for somewhere to have the conference and retreat coming up with LIFE, etc. Most of the places are Catholic and are really big and nice. We still haven't found a place so that is one thing you can pray for. We only have a little over a month to find a place and plan everything, which may seem like plenty of time except there are people coming from out of the country.
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dbit I learned was that whenever they send mail around the city they take it themselves because the mail system isnt very reliable here. I was helping Caty fold some letters and I asked her where the stamps were. She looked at me a little strangely and said "we don't use stamps we just take them to their houses". Wow. Another thing. The driving. I will try and record my next "experience" in a taxi here if I can. It really is ridiculous. I don't think I have used my horn but 10 times since I bought my car and they use theirs about 10 times per minute.
dbit I learned was that whenever they send mail around the city they take it themselves because the mail system isnt very reliable here. I was helping Caty fold some letters and I asked her where the stamps were. She looked at me a little strangely and said "we don't use stamps we just take them to their houses". Wow. Another thing. The driving. I will try and record my next "experience" in a taxi here if I can. It really is ridiculous. I don't think I have used my horn but 10 times since I bought my car and they use theirs about 10 times per minute. Ok think this is pretty long but I will try to post sooner than the last time. Oh yeah the pictures at the top are at a place called Malecon which is like a river walk in the center of the city. The little girl is the daughter of the Tates and the statue is of Simon Bolivar and some other guy I can't remember. OK hope you enjoy.
Wow! Sounds like you've had a busy and exciting week. Its nice to see a picture of you - I miss seeing your smiling face! Eli is really cute. Tell everyone hello. Can't wait to hear from you again. Love you and miss you...to infinity and beyond!
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Yeah I realized that I haven't taken many pictures of myself. I will try to take more. This week definitely has been busy but fun. Love you too Momma-I'm sorry Buzz Lightyear. :)
ReplyDeletejenny,glad you updated your blog. great pictures,would like to see more though. it does sound like you had a busy week. keep up the good work ha ha. an keep the faith strong,love and miss you.
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Hy!! Jenny,liked your last post,sounds like things going "GOOD" becareful,take care self,be "COOL" put extra chips in brain,so can remember all happening,need to hear when get "HOME"!! Love you "LOTS" DBILL
ReplyDeleteJenny, you gave me a laugh-out-loud moment when I read that about the car horn! I can just see it(and hear it). So, what did you eat yesterday and the day before? I like food talk. The way ou describe the fruits - yum and everything else just sounds good. Take some pictures of it and put on your blog. They don't have pony express? So, how's the air there? Is it clean and clear or stinky? Can you drink the water? Are their shops downtown alot like ours? Do they have open fresh markets? Know that you are in our prayers daily and we all love and miss you. Looking forward to your next entry. Keep shining!
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I will try and put more pictures up for everyone. I have some videos I recorded but I think those will have to wait until I get back. There are open markets, but the fruit has to be washed REALLY well before eating. The water is NOT OK for drinking-most everyone has water filters or large jugs of water they buy. The air is pretty polluted in the city and kinda smelly. Ok I will try to post later today. Love you and miss you all.
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