stressed...

Wow... things have been busy lately. It's really easy to get overwhelmed when I'm standing in a Walmart that is being transformed into a larger one. This means that everything is scattered about and hard to find. I went to Walmart instead of Target because you can get the same Sunscreen at both places, but wallyworld is always cheaper. But, is it worth the added stress? Sometimes it's hard to know... in any event I did go there and get my sunscreen and various other items. I hate it when it all adds up and you've spent WAY more than expected. I came home to figure out what I really needed and what I really didn't need.

All that to say I should update you about what our plans are whlie in Belize. It's mostly the same as what we would've done in Haiti. Paint and do crafts/games with the kids. But, the cool part is that in one of the buildings they do homeschooling in, they want letters, numbers, and shapes/animals, cartoon characters on the walls. Steve called me last week about it and that helped me a lot in focusing on something I can contribute. I now something tangible to look forward to while there.

My friend Tina reminded me of something as well... I told her of how I was disapointed because I would no longer be able to experience Haiti with new blood and hear their "first" reactions and what not. But, she says to me, "No, but you'll get to have those reactions in Belize for yourself." (caught me off gaurd) Huh, I never thought of it that way... I've been passing off Belize as just another place to go, not as a place that I've never been to that will have things to take in and let blow my mind. Or to just wonder and think about, as I would or did in Haiti. I forget that it may have the same flow...

So Lord, let me have an open mind in every aspect of the trip. Open my heart and mind to how different this culture will be and how you can touch me here as well. For the teams, Lord I pray that you will take away any rivalry(that is unjustified) or angst between them. You know each and every individual, work in their hearts and minds.

practicals that i forget to pray about.... Health and Safety!! I have been to Haiti 3 times and only been sick twice. Neither time did I hurl, so I just forget to ask for prayer in that health area. But, there's always potential for sickness, so I would ask for that as a big prayer!

Amen...
later...
me:)