So I haven't blogged in basically a week. Things have been moving along and as you all know, the hours fly by into days and the days into weeks... J and I have both felt an sense of urgency as our time here in the Dominican is limited (at least our initial assessment of time needed- we will see what God has planned for us) and seems to be quickly passing. We are trying to utilize each day to its maximum however God sees fit. Lately that has been continuous relationship building. In fact we had lunch with an American missionary couple and their 5 children today. They have been here 2 years and have a beautiful family. It was so nice to spend time with other native English speakers and relax (After lunch I realized I haven't been that relaxed in a long time. I am constantly at an 11 out of 10 trying to understand the language and culture here in the DR. But I know the culture of a Southern family from Tennessee and it was very refreshing.) But what was more exciting about the lunch was talking about God's work here in the Dominican and what we each have been called to do. Ultimately, we realized we are here doing the same thing- relationship building and discipleship. They work with youth in several areas (many of which we work in to) and are working to raise up the next generation to be disciples of God, strong community leaders and respectable men and women (sound familiar?!). J and I were pumped after leaving their house for what work God has planned for us as a team together.
As I mentioned earlier, the family has 5 children. This is number 4 of 5 when Aubrey and her were playing together.
Power Ranger shot! This is child number 3 of 5 for the missionaries and yours truly. I was able to wear the pink mask because "I'm a girl". (And sleepy Aubrey.)
In other news, ESL is going great. We had another class on Wednesday and tonight. We have about 25 people taking it and they are so pumped up. It has been a lot of fun watching their enthusiasm. Here are a few pictures of the professor and his helper:
Also, we made it safely to and back from Haiti yesterday (and wasn't that an adventure) and were able to accomplish our goals! Praise the Lord! And please be praying as J and several coaches will be going to the South side of the island from this Thursday to Sunday for a coaches' training and discipleship camp. Please also be praying for peace for me and Aubrey as we will be staying in Sosua during the camp.
Thanks to each of you for your love and support. We feel your prayers constantly.
And for some amazing news, 10 kids prayed to accept Christ today during practice at Cangrejo! Praise the Lord!!! Please pray for our new little brothers in Christ!
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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