Friday, May 29, 2009

Digging In

Well it is now my fourth full day here in Queretaro and so far, it has been so good! The feeling of overwhelmed-ness has passed and I'm just enjoying being a Mexican. Yesterday was a really good day. I met with Pasotr Martin in the morning and talked about the mission and vision for discipleship and small groups here at Companerismo Cristiano Horizonte. My chief role this summer will be to disciple the girls of "prepa" (la escuela preparatoria is like middle school). So really it's going to be great, this morning I made up a schedule of different events we can do this summer like sleepovers and movie night and swimming and whatnot, and I will also be meeting with the 7 girls one-on-one. It is kind of weird planning everything, because I haven't met the girls yet! Tomorrow (saturday) night is the first meeting of "extreme" the middle school/ high school group. I am so excited! Please pray that I can build great relationships with them.
Yesterday I also met with the other leaders of Extreme, I didnt know what they were talking about a lot of the time, they were discussing last weeks meeting and things, but they are awesome people and I am really excited to work with them!
Lastly, last night I went to the young adults group. I was a little nervous to be in a big group of people, but it went really well. I made a new friend named Carmelita and I just really enjoyed singing praises to our God and talking about my faith with people my own age. (ok, i basically just listened, but oh well)
God just blessed my so much yesterday. First of all, the confidence that pastor Martin has placed in me to minister to these girls is incredible. Doubts try to creep in that I am not the one for this position, but he tells me not to worry about my Spanish, or what they think of me. Talking with him reminds me that God has brought me here for a reason and he WILL work through me if I let him.
Additionally, when I was walking to the church before my meeting I was just praying to God that He would take away my fears of speaking, that he would give me the ears to hear and understand the Spanish and that he would fill my mouth with words to speak, and he totally did, he just gave me this peace and comfort even though I am living in a completely different world!

Speaking of different world, here are just some side notes about Mexican culture that I have found interesting...
everyone greets everyone with a kiss on the cheek. Whenever someone arrives or before they leave, they go to every single person in the room and give them a kiss on the cheek. I think it's great, it makes me feel like part of the group!
Some foods that I have eaten so far:
coconut ice cream
Mole
a billion kinds of "aguas frescas". Drinks made from fresh fruit. I have had mango, papaya, strawberry and watermelon
no intestine or tongue or eyeball yet, but who knows what will happen :)

ok this is way too long, if you read it all, congratulations!

1 comment:

  1. Laura, I am so jealous that you are in Querataro. I loved the aguas frescas when I was there. And don't worry about your Spanish. I felt the SAME way and left feeling very confident. Hang in there and remember to take an "English break" every once in awhile so you don't get overwhelmed! Best of luck! -Kristin

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