Hola from paradise! Here I am on the beautiful island of Ometepe soaking in the sunsets night after night asking myself, is this real???
We arrived two days ago and it's still sinking in. I sleep in a mosquito net, share a room with 10 girls, and pretty much eat more food than I ever thought I could. It's all so strange!
So, in light of the multitude of new experiences and limited time to share them all, I have narrowed it down to five things I have learned since the beginning of this journey. You ready??
1. Girls will always scream when there is a bug. Doesn't matter the size, look, or feel of it.
2. It's ok to be dirty. Dirt will wash, and it will also come right back as soon as you step outside.
3. Fresh mango juice and Nicaraguan coffee are two of the most amazing creations ever. Period.
4. Sunsets over lake Nicaragua are magical. The lake is my backyard. Not IN my backyard, but literally my backyard.
5. God is after my heart.. More than ever.
Guys, I'm going to be honest, I still don't know what I'm doing. I don't speak the language, so I'm reduced to halting phrases in Spanish here and there with lots if translators and sign language.
I know The Lord has so much to show me during this journey. Every day is an opportunity to grow, to love more fully, to embrace His perspective. I'm learning how just raking a yard or scrubbing a floor is loving Him and He is pleased with me. I still feel the need to do so much more. How could that be adequate?
His perspective is not mine. I know that. And now, more than ever, I am asking to understand where He is coming from.
What is his heart for me, my teammates, and each of the amazing and beautiful children here? I'm not sure exactly yet. But I think He is inviting me to find out along the way. And I can hardly wait to know more.
I know this post is really short, and not very informative, but stay tuned! I'm still in the middle of processing all of the very overwhelming differences in culture and experiences that are all a part of life here on Ometepe. Don't get me wrong, it's a joy to be here! But expect to hear more from my journey next time as I settle into this grand adventure.
In Him,
Kathryn
