In Bolivia and loving it

Alrighty so I've been in Bolivia about 2 weeks now and God has already done a ton. I'll try my best to sum up the highlights but if I had to say what i've learned in a single sentence it would be that God answers prayers and God provides what we need.

God started to show me this first when about a week before leaving for Bolivia an envelope with $300 in it and my name on it was outside my door. I still have absolutely no idea who gave me the money but i had needed it for this trip. Pretty insanely obvious example of God's provision right there.

When I got to Bolivia and i thought about going back to the girls' home i was so nervous. I was nervous that the girls wouldn't remember me especially a little girl named laura. I was so worried she wasn't going to remember me or not like me anymore and therefore absolutely shatter my heart to pieces. This, however, was not the case. God really protected my heart because when i got off that bus, saw her, and shouted her name she came running into my arms and could not get enough hugs from me. wait what? you want to see a picture? well ok...  just look to the right and you'll see me and laura. this year i practiced my spanish enough that i can actually understand most of what the kids are saying which is a blessing. In fact some the older girls warn each other that i can understand everything they are saying which i find hilarious. however, i do still freeze up when i am around spanish-speaking adults so um i'll have to work on that.

Another way God seriously worked in my life was through relationships with the kinetic team i came down with. i could go into a lot of detail with this but i'm going to sum it up by saying God knew that i needed to be loved by people and He used this team to love and care for me in ways that pretty much blew my mind. saying goodbye to the team at the airport this morning was way harder than i expected and i reacted way more emotionally than i thought. 

i realize i really haven't said that much but i don't want to be on the computer all now typing if you want to know more just send me a message and i'll tell you stories buuuut now on the present situation and the future for my next month here in Bolivia and cover some prayer requests chicka yeah prayer requests. for the next two weeks i will be living with 3 amazing girls right next door to my favey fave missionary. I am really really really excited about this. As far as what i will be doing i will be at a couple different orphanages and be tagging along with my favorite missionary Heather. again, i am very very excited about this :)

and now prayer requests

1. The Ministry. Pray for the ministry that will be happening with the orphans and Bolivians. Pray for God's love to show through my actions and that I never take my eyes off of Jesus throughout this month or really ever i guess.  and that there can be a ministry as roommates and neighbors where i am staying.

2. Health. I have had stomach issues for 5 days now and i am really really ready to just be better and be able be fully active and eat whatever without feeling awful later. 

3. Safety. safety in the house we are staying in and safety while doing ministry.

4. Growth. I would really like to keep learning and growing in my walk with Christ while i'm here.

5. Discernment. To figure out truth and lies and fight off the lies in Jesus' name with the word of God

Yep i'm going to stop typing now. But know that i miss all my friends in the states and i appreciate your prayers and support!