8:45 AM
And still not much happening. . .
I know it has been awhile, but it hasn't felt like there is much to report. People are still sick and because of that we have down time. They are getting better, although now Randy's caught the flu(?) that was going around and he got it pretty bad. Hard to say how Chris is feeling; he isn't nearly better although he does seem to be possibly feeling better than before. Except it is hard to tell because the medicine Chris was prescribed basically knocks him out. (It's SUPER EFFECTIVE! Chris was put to sleep! [Sorry everyone, Pokemon joke. >_>;;;)
Colin and I did go to San Martin two days ago with Randy, Kayla and Jaymi, although the latter three then went home not feeling well enough to work after an hour or so of forcing themselves to at least stay and Colin and I hitched a ride home with the group from San Martin coming to pick up Chao later that day.
In all we actually managed to nearly finish a good part of the job between the two of us. Of course I nearly killed myself doing so and my last hour of work was spent very. . . less productive. Still productive! But. . . less so.
I really thought there wouldn't be a problem stepping it up because we'd be going home a few hours earlier than usual and probably wouldn't be coming back the next day with everyone sick. . . ^-^;
Oh! To explain the job: We were digging a ditch so some water pipes for the sprinkler system on the soccer field(?) could be installed a foot underground.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Nov. 11, Friday
[Odd. . . I didn't get this up for some reason, but it looks like I wrote it before finishing the mass upload.]
9:10 AM
Stool
The kind hospitals test.
We're having a hospital test ours to be on the safe side.
Yeah.
Everybody is sick. Except Randy.
Ironically it looks like we're sick with a multitude of things, so only some people with specific symptoms are getting this test.
At least one other person is getting tested for strep later.
Some people just didn't feel the need for a test based on their symptoms.
To make clear none of us are actually dieing, just a whole lot of different kinds of sick, and to be on the safe side we want to make sure none of us has amoebas or a parasite and are going to get worse.
9:10 AM
Stool
The kind hospitals test.
We're having a hospital test ours to be on the safe side.
Yeah.
Everybody is sick. Except Randy.
Ironically it looks like we're sick with a multitude of things, so only some people with specific symptoms are getting this test.
At least one other person is getting tested for strep later.
Some people just didn't feel the need for a test based on their symptoms.
To make clear none of us are actually dieing, just a whole lot of different kinds of sick, and to be on the safe side we want to make sure none of us has amoebas or a parasite and are going to get worse.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Nov. 11, Friday
4:25 PM
Upload. . . complete.
Everything is up! My blog is caught up! I am so sorry to anyone that would have liked to read everything but now have a months worth of journals they'll never get through!
I wuv you.
Upload. . . complete.
Everything is up! My blog is caught up! I am so sorry to anyone that would have liked to read everything but now have a months worth of journals they'll never get through!
I wuv you.
Nov. 7, Monday
10:39 AM
Philippians 2:25
. . . Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier. . .
Philippians 2:25
. . . Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier. . .
Nov. 6, Sunday
11:17 PM
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night~
Said good bye to Pastor Steve, Christa, Jo-Jo, Jenna and Pastor Don tonight, as well as Pastor Dave Eason and Pastor Rob. I forgot how much I fundamentally dislike goodbyes. It was good seeing them. Still, we'll be seeing all of them again; even if it isn't for awhile, Christ has guaranteed us that. ;)
Now I'm gonna be reading my Bible and checking out. Good night!
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night~
Said good bye to Pastor Steve, Christa, Jo-Jo, Jenna and Pastor Don tonight, as well as Pastor Dave Eason and Pastor Rob. I forgot how much I fundamentally dislike goodbyes. It was good seeing them. Still, we'll be seeing all of them again; even if it isn't for awhile, Christ has guaranteed us that. ;)
Now I'm gonna be reading my Bible and checking out. Good night!
Nov. 5, Saturday
9:43 AM
The Holy Spirit
The first speaker of the morning was Pastor _____ (missed name) from the United States, who spoke in English with a translator on the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit. I am very thankful to have been able to hear it.
3:37 PM
"Worship Troupe"
I began thinking about creating a worship ministry earlier today and envisioning how it could be put together aswell as some of the principles for why it would exist and what it does.
However, if there is one thing I've learned at Potter's Field it is to focus on the 'here and now', even if it can be difficult at times. I'll be praying about it and throwing things on paper, but right now I am very much in El Salvador and I will be staying in El Salvador for some time still. So while a I am going to continue thinking about it and in little ways continue laying plans on paper, I will also very much be doing what I am doing now and simply wait to see whether or not God leads me somewhere with this thing.
5:58 PM
The Pastor's conference is now officially OVER!
And it was a rock'n good time too. :)
Only four or so of the speakers spoke English and used a translator, but it was good to both hear AND understand a Bible teaching again, especially when they were such powerful messages.
The Holy Spirit
The first speaker of the morning was Pastor _____ (missed name) from the United States, who spoke in English with a translator on the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit. I am very thankful to have been able to hear it.
3:37 PM
"Worship Troupe"
I began thinking about creating a worship ministry earlier today and envisioning how it could be put together aswell as some of the principles for why it would exist and what it does.
However, if there is one thing I've learned at Potter's Field it is to focus on the 'here and now', even if it can be difficult at times. I'll be praying about it and throwing things on paper, but right now I am very much in El Salvador and I will be staying in El Salvador for some time still. So while a I am going to continue thinking about it and in little ways continue laying plans on paper, I will also very much be doing what I am doing now and simply wait to see whether or not God leads me somewhere with this thing.
5:58 PM
The Pastor's conference is now officially OVER!
And it was a rock'n good time too. :)
Only four or so of the speakers spoke English and used a translator, but it was good to both hear AND understand a Bible teaching again, especially when they were such powerful messages.
Nov. 4, Friday
10:02 PM
Untitled Note
I wasn't originally going to share this, and began typing the following as a note to myself that would not go on the blog. However, from the looks of how this private note began coming out it seems that God has made it so I can share this, and since I can, I want to.
Yesterday Pastor Mike spoke to us in the bungalo, and the day marks the beginning of a change for our little 'family'.
From here we will with God's strength grow stronger; but writing this at the end of the next day with less than 48 hours between then and now I am reminded of a few of Pastor Mike's words which seemed to have been particular, "Being in the middle of God's Will there will be pain, and you mustn't be afraid of it, you musn't runaway from it. I pray to God that this pain will not leave a lasting scar, even knowing that a lasting scar can so easily be healed by God. I pray for protection from the enemy and peace within our household here in El Salvador and within our households back home in the states. For strength and guidance both for myself and everyone here and a level head and clear mind focused on God's will and the things He would desire with which to face our trials, not focused on the things of this world. For receptiveness when our struggles, failures and shortcomings are brought to light. I pray for His will in our lives and actions, heart and minds.
10:35 PM
After finishing the above I was thinking what should follow, and to be honest now I can't even remember what I was thinking to add, but Randy asked to speak.
He and I talked about many things, and this was very much a good talk, and from it I really think that God is going to help make everything ok. There will still be pain, and there will still be struggles, but even if a few bones need to be broken to set the arm correctly, the arm is going to heal and, with time and effort, find itself stronger than it ever was before and without a scar to be seen.
I thank God for His sovereignty and for His love. I thank Him for our wonderful little motley crew and ask that we be used for His glory.
I thank Him for the surprising ninja, the strong princess, the passive marine, the ruddy bookworm, the hardworking giant, the understanding diplomat, for the child who rules a world of his imagination and for the child who weaves himself a golden crown.
I thank God for letting me be with them, grow with them and spend this time getting to know them. I love our little motley crew, difficulties and difference or not, and love God for letting me be a part of it (and a bunch of other things besides).
Untitled Note
I wasn't originally going to share this, and began typing the following as a note to myself that would not go on the blog. However, from the looks of how this private note began coming out it seems that God has made it so I can share this, and since I can, I want to.
Yesterday Pastor Mike spoke to us in the bungalo, and the day marks the beginning of a change for our little 'family'.
From here we will with God's strength grow stronger; but writing this at the end of the next day with less than 48 hours between then and now I am reminded of a few of Pastor Mike's words which seemed to have been particular, "Being in the middle of God's Will there will be pain, and you mustn't be afraid of it, you musn't runaway from it. I pray to God that this pain will not leave a lasting scar, even knowing that a lasting scar can so easily be healed by God. I pray for protection from the enemy and peace within our household here in El Salvador and within our households back home in the states. For strength and guidance both for myself and everyone here and a level head and clear mind focused on God's will and the things He would desire with which to face our trials, not focused on the things of this world. For receptiveness when our struggles, failures and shortcomings are brought to light. I pray for His will in our lives and actions, heart and minds.
10:35 PM
After finishing the above I was thinking what should follow, and to be honest now I can't even remember what I was thinking to add, but Randy asked to speak.
He and I talked about many things, and this was very much a good talk, and from it I really think that God is going to help make everything ok. There will still be pain, and there will still be struggles, but even if a few bones need to be broken to set the arm correctly, the arm is going to heal and, with time and effort, find itself stronger than it ever was before and without a scar to be seen.
I thank God for His sovereignty and for His love. I thank Him for our wonderful little motley crew and ask that we be used for His glory.
I thank Him for the surprising ninja, the strong princess, the passive marine, the ruddy bookworm, the hardworking giant, the understanding diplomat, for the child who rules a world of his imagination and for the child who weaves himself a golden crown.
I thank God for letting me be with them, grow with them and spend this time getting to know them. I love our little motley crew, difficulties and difference or not, and love God for letting me be a part of it (and a bunch of other things besides).
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