Mis piernas me duelen...

My supervisor (and friend), Shawn, came to visit the team here in Lima this past week. We went for a run on a path that runs alongside the ocean front. I had not gone on a run in a month and a half. Before then, I had not gone running in a month. I have had this once a month running schedule, apparently, but I want to keep it going. Needless to say, I am feeling the effects of a month and half off of runny (hence the title of my blog). It was good to go running..and I was happy Shawn suggested we run (this was right after we both ate donuts). His visit was good- too short.

My team has yet experienced more changes. Two of my team members are heading down to Chile for the next two months. My translator from this past month is unable to go on the field with us this month because his dad passed away and he is dealing with paperwork stuff. This, along with a couple of other factors, has resulted in switching the teams up. I am now going to be with Kate- going to the Puno area to serve with Lidman. Please be in prayer for my relationships with them both this next month. Kate- opportunity to disciple her and pour into her. Pray the Lord will give me wisdom in how to take advantage of this time to intentionally pour into her life. Also, pray for the relationship I will have with Lidman (our translator that I met in Lima and hung out with a good bit while here the first month). Pray we'll work beautifully as a team- together...the three of us.

Someone just gave me "The Kite Runner" as they walked out of the hostel...a new book to read.

I am tired- pray the Lord will rejuvenate me and give me a refreshed passion for the tasks at hand. Homesickness...or simply a longing to come home...I have been experiencing it. I am not miserable here when I say I am homesick. I have been experiencing different emotions with what I am doing, where I am (not just physically/geographically), the direction life is going... The Lord has loved on me and I have been more aware of it these past two months than I have in a long time. That has been so good for me.

Nonetheless, time to get money and receipts and etc situated. I will be near Lake Titicaca soon...after a 23 hour bus ride! WOWZER! Another update to come at some point. Thanks for following..thanks for praying for me and my team.