Nicaragua: July Day 1

I was telling Jen last night how much this trip more than usual it's such a change in realities to be here.  Probably because its my busy season in work, and so instead of spending every waking moment pursuing my to do list like I normally would in July, I'm sitting on some stairs.  Looking at a palm tree.  Preparing to take 70 ladies to the zoo.  (yikes) 

It's a change in realities in that instead of worrying about how many pictures I have to edit.  Product I have to buy.  Bills I have to pay.  I'm thinking about a team of women and men, a friend I'm going to see soon, young girls I love, and a family of Nicaraguans that just had their son come home. 

The eternal and the temporary.

This week I just want to be present and I want to serve the team and the HOH staff and residents.  I know, I know.  We always all say that.  But I really do want to serve.  In a way that doesn't draw any attention to me or say- "Hey look how great I'm serving". 

So off to the zoologico. 

Step Off Satan

Well.  I was going to make a list here of all the crazy that has happened to me this week.

But mostly tonight I have joy in my heart and I'm praising my Jesus because life may go crazy but Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever. 

You can't have my happy, Enemy.

Quiero levantar mis manos
quiero levantar mi voz
ofreciendo a ti mi vida
en santidad y amor

Padre solo a ti te ofrezco
mi vida y mi corazón
y me postro en tu presencia
en adoración

//Hijo de Dios recibe hoy
toda la gloria, la honra y honor

Good Grief

Do you ever reach a point in your life where your own behavior annoys you more than anyone else?

I've been acting the fool around a friend of mine for like 6 months now, because I find that person intimidating.  Intimidating in the best possible way because I respect them, but seriously.  Seriously!  I just want to be normal instead of stuttering or forgetting how to have a conversation or running away. 

Over it.  No more junior high behaviour.