Author: Adventures

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things to the glory of God.” – I Corinthians 10:31   This week I have learned time and time again that God is not only in control of the big things in life, but the little things as well. In the words of Oswald Chambers:   The shallow aspects of life are ordained by Him equally as much as the profound. God ordains even the shallow things of life, such as eating and drinking, walking and talking.   Multiple times this week I have found myself in a very normal or “shallow” situation, asking...

           This story is not easy for me to write about. Vilvia is 10 years old and she is currently at the hospital. I met her today and when Kathy relayed to me the information given to her by Pastor Roni, I was speechless. I walked in the room with Kathy and saw Norma, Vilvia’s mom drying her tears.             It’s been 8 days that Vilvia has been in the hospital. The reason being is very tragic. She was sexually abused by her 18 year old uncle. Her mom found them inside...

This Friday three other girls and I got the opportunity to spend the morning at a day care in Puerto Barrios that is available for single moms who work during the day. When we showed up there were about ten two-year olds running wild around the room. Immediately there was a little girl in my arms and two little ones wrapped around my legs. We stayed there for three hours or so running around, doing summersaults, throwing stuffed animals, and taking pictures. Although we were all exhausted afterward it was amazing because we weren’t emotional drained, we were just physically tired. So...