Saturday, February 13, 2010

lo que sea

"Let me say at the risk of seeming ridiculous that the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love."
-Che.

Let me just say, if you havent seen the movie "Motorcycle Diaries", I think you should do so. Have you ever watched a movie or listened to a song that puts you in an inexplicable profound mood? Where you feel like you could write a novel on the depths of the human soul or something ridiculous like that? haha well this is one of those movies.
SO things are going pretty well. I feel like I have two new grandmas and I love them. Hilda has asked me about 3 times if she will be invited to my wedding (I talk about marriage probably more than the average 20 year old girl). So needless to say, I will have two more people attending!
Things are going really well here. I can already feel myself changing inside and out. As far as the outside is concerned, I have a bit more pigment in my skin (and I plan on getting more), I have been doing p90x, so I'm feeling pretty sore...hopefully some results will come out of it!
Now for the inside changes: first and foremost, I have rediscovered God as my first love, romancer, support system, and comfort. It has been an incredible journey with Him and I can't even imagine where He will take our relationship next.
I have fallen even more in love with Brady (distance makes the heart grow fonder is no lie). This is an amazing, yet hard feeling. Amazing because God has shown me just how blessed I am with him, and hard because I have my heart in two countries now. I am trying to give my all to learning spanish while wanting to talk/think about him all the time! Well I guess thats my advice to my younger siblings when and if they want to do this in the future-do it before you find someone! haha
I am learning that although I love spanish, it is super hard for me to learn, but God has given me a peace about it and I know He will bless me with it. I have been really struggling with what the future might look like (marriage, career, how good I am at spanish, health, etc) but I have been learning to daily surrender that to God.
Also, a super awesome thing is that Corina's sister came over today and she is in english classes. Brooke and I helped her with her homework and it was so fun! It was just a settle reminder that I know I am on the right path with this teaching thing. It felt so right, so praise God! I am becoming a very complacent person (in a good way). I am very content with just working out and learning. taking naps in the middle of the day is pure bliss and journaling is rapidly making its way back into my life.
All in all, it has been a crazy two weeks. (I cant believe it has been two weeks)! I am still trying to adjust but living here has made it so much easier. Honestly, it was nothing but the hand of God that allowed us to meet Hilda and Corina and allow us to stay here. I have experienced, first hand, numerous times the faithfulness of God in my life, and this trip is a defining moment of his glory in my life.
Well, thanks to everyone for your prayers (I know I have some religious readers out there and knowing that inspired me to write more!) Love you guys!

4 comments:

  1. i'm so glad to hear that! i cant wait to get coffee with you and to do a couples dinner when i come back!

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  2. Hi, We cant wait to see you!! We miss your presence around the house! Even Bradys! Every time we talk on the phone Bennys ears perk up, He wonders where you are. How is school going this week? Maybe as time goes by, it will get harder. Have you heard anything from Hugos sister? I bet you guys are looking forward to the missions trip! Keep keeping in touch. Are you reading each and everyone of my blogs? I love you, Love Mom

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  3. yes mom! i have been reading, and replying, to each one of your comments! I miss you too! and I know brady does too! he has just been so busy working and going to school! give benny a big hug for me! also send mee angie's number so I can call my sweet girl morgan!
    the missions trip will be awesome, we are looking forward to it!
    love you

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