I am aware I have not kept this as updated as I should have but there is a reason. I am one month and half a week into the race and just now settled. I, as did everyone, came in expecting the race as I had made it be in my head. My ministry for Guatemala includes teaching in a school three days a week with six girls and helping a teacher in a daycare two days a week. I recite a two minute segment of a small lesson plan three days a week and I cut out shapes of paper or organize kids work in folders the other two. I struggled very hard for the first three weeks with finding my purpose here. I thought this country would be no different whether I was here or not besides less paper cut outs of triangles. Luckily I started a Bible study the first week I got here with Kendall. The study is of Esther and the book is written by Beth Moore. I 12/10 highly recommend that all girls read this book. Short summary of Esther for those who have not heard of her, she is every girls dream, beautiful and loved by all. This book in the Bible tests Esther to either choose a life of luxury as the Queen of Persia or a life of uncomfort as a warrior princess of God’s kingdom. Within this book I found my purpose of why I was placed on the World Race. I don’t have to build a house from scratch everyday, solve poverty and world hunger, or leave all of Guatemala Christian to have done something here. I learned and am continuing to learn the great value in the little things in life. This past week was made by a little boy in my class bringing me candy. I am also learning Gods purpose may have been for Guatemala to leave me different. This week I became a vegan so that’s new!!! I am also learning the beauty in feeling uncomfortable for God instead of choosing the convenient, comfortable, and earthly route of my life. I am finally content in my heart that if I leave just one person in this country affected then it will be worth it.
