Ok, so I'm bad at blogs. Keeping up with things...really, anything...that isn't directly within my line of vision...well, let's just say it's a weakness. Just know, happy readers, that all is well here. It is better than well. It is a deep well...of more stories and moments and encounters than a blog can offer. That's why twitter makes me nervous. Of course, I don't even know what twitter is...except that sometimes my eye "twitters" when I don't get enough sleep. Anyway...
We have been in the jungle for a month now. Getting to know people well. Which is what I wanted more than anything from an international field ed. Being able to go home and say, "I met people...but better yet, I KNOW people. I know about their lives. We are friends." From long dinners to afternoons at the river to Saturday night lectio divina sessions on the Psalms to praise hymns to waterfalls to birthday parties to volleyball games (always girls against guys...), it's been a full month. There is much to share about the work that is happening here and our time with Pastor Valentino, the director of the seminary. To say the least, both of us are excited about his vision for the seminary and his hope for the years to come. Too much to cover on a blog post. But continue praying...that we might listen well and be present this last week. That we might understand with open eyes and ears what God means to do in this place and how we can be a part of that...without presuming to have the answers.
Thanks again for keeping up with our non-existent blog. It's a good sign though. It means we're busy. :)
Much love,
Maria
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