February 1- Well, I haven’t had time to write in the past few days so I’m just going to ramble (because that’s so different from what I usually do…sorry about the horrible grammar I should probably read these over before posting them...) Here we go:


On Sunday, we had church at the beach because there were about 5 people getting baptized. At first I was worried that Pastor Phil would lose someone in the waves, but just watching the 3 kids, and 2 men (one of them being our landlord) and seeing their faces as they came up…it was pretty awesome.

Monday, Sarah, Eddy, Andres, and I started painting the fence around the church. It’s taking a while and we’re still not done, but it’s been fun. By the end we were all covered in oil based paint. So Pastor Phil filled up a bucket of Turpentine to get it off our skin, and just told us to wash with water right after or it will burn our skin. So as I start rubbing it on my hands and arms, Sarah comes out all innocent and sweet. Pastor Phil looked her over and asked how she didn’t get paint all over herself. She explained that sun screen gets it right out. I wish I knew that BEFORE I applied the burning chemicals to my skin.

After we get done helping do stuff at the church, Sarah and I have been preparing crafts and games for the PFK program. It doesn’t start until the 21st, but I’m still so excited! We’re keeping busy until then though. Rebecca asked if I would do worship for the youth group, and all in Spanish of course. I’m really not sure what to do. She volunteered to help me work on the songs and pronunciation, but honestly I get nervous singing in front of people in just English! I’m praying about it for now, and whether I do it or not that God will give me a willing heart to do what He has called me to do, and do it all by His strength.

I want to be obedient much more than I want to be “comfortable.” If I could just truly live as a servant completely surrendered to His will… servants to back-talk, question, doubt, expect thanks or recognition, they do as they are told. I want to live a life that reflects this in every way. It gives me a lot of hope looking at the people that God has used for His glory; Jonah, Peter, Paul, etc. I especially like Peter. He was kind of an idiot sometimes, so I can relate to him. God is so good!