So, I visited quite possibly the most beautiful place I've ever seen this past weekend: Semuc Champey. It is basically the jungle here in Guatemala - totally natural and "rustic", as many locals call it. At any point, you can look around and see every shade of green and every shape that exists in this world. Praise God that there are still places like this where nature reigns, and man-made buildings do not exist. I love not being able to see the end of something - when places look almost eternal. Semuc Champey is like that.
While riding with my 9 companions, all from different parts of the world, and staring out at the majestic countryside, I kept thinking about God and how I can't think of any other explanation for what I saw. There is no way the beauty we experienced was not created, and created by a magnificent, intentional Being.
Our weekend was filled with driving and seeing the country, which I love, and lots of adventure. We explored a cave on Saturday that was filled with water, and bats as I was told. The only light we had was candles and we climbed up and down steep ladders to get around. It was definitely the coolest thing I've ever done. We also hiked around Semuc Champey, got an aerial view of the natural pools, and then hiked down to swim in them. The water was crystal and felt so clean. I feel like I'm being introduced to this side of me that loves nature and exploring different habitats... who woulda thunk it!?
I'm still really enjoying my time in Antigua. I do experience different emotions all the time though, and I still feel as though I am in the midst of a huge transition. Praise the Lord for this transition though and this taste of change before my "real" change takes place. I can feel Him preparing me all the time, even if I'm not sure what for. In the following weeks, I'm hoping for an opportunity to visit the Kids Alive site here. Darby also has friends in a place called Chi Chi, where it is really impoverished, but holds one of the most famous markets in the world. I would love to be able to go to these places and serve. There are opportunities everywhere for volunteers, and it seems like almost everyone I meet is interested in "world change". Maybe people down here just have more time for it, or maybe I just wasn't putting myself in enough situations back home where there are real needs. I know they exist everywhere and I think in some places they are just more visual and common in your day to day life.
Praying as I begin "Grado B" in school, I really start to connect with the language, and am able to carry on conversations past "Hi, how are you?" :) Patience, patience, patience - not the easiest thing in the world, but necessary when learning anything new. I have about 40 new verbs to learn for homework, and I think there are about 501 in the language. Totally on my way...
Until next time .... Phil 1:27.
While riding with my 9 companions, all from different parts of the world, and staring out at the majestic countryside, I kept thinking about God and how I can't think of any other explanation for what I saw. There is no way the beauty we experienced was not created, and created by a magnificent, intentional Being.
Our weekend was filled with driving and seeing the country, which I love, and lots of adventure. We explored a cave on Saturday that was filled with water, and bats as I was told. The only light we had was candles and we climbed up and down steep ladders to get around. It was definitely the coolest thing I've ever done. We also hiked around Semuc Champey, got an aerial view of the natural pools, and then hiked down to swim in them. The water was crystal and felt so clean. I feel like I'm being introduced to this side of me that loves nature and exploring different habitats... who woulda thunk it!?
I'm still really enjoying my time in Antigua. I do experience different emotions all the time though, and I still feel as though I am in the midst of a huge transition. Praise the Lord for this transition though and this taste of change before my "real" change takes place. I can feel Him preparing me all the time, even if I'm not sure what for. In the following weeks, I'm hoping for an opportunity to visit the Kids Alive site here. Darby also has friends in a place called Chi Chi, where it is really impoverished, but holds one of the most famous markets in the world. I would love to be able to go to these places and serve. There are opportunities everywhere for volunteers, and it seems like almost everyone I meet is interested in "world change". Maybe people down here just have more time for it, or maybe I just wasn't putting myself in enough situations back home where there are real needs. I know they exist everywhere and I think in some places they are just more visual and common in your day to day life.
Praying as I begin "Grado B" in school, I really start to connect with the language, and am able to carry on conversations past "Hi, how are you?" :) Patience, patience, patience - not the easiest thing in the world, but necessary when learning anything new. I have about 40 new verbs to learn for homework, and I think there are about 501 in the language. Totally on my way...
Until next time .... Phil 1:27.
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