Monday is the day we turn in our report to the U.S. office about what has been happening. After last week's marathon, it took us nearly six hours together to cover half of what we wanted to say! Each of us had remembered some things slightly differently, so that took some work to sort out, too. I am so grateful we are doing this together--it would not be nearly so fruitful if I were alone.
We were so absorbed that we did not realize our host was waiting for us to finish so he could take us and the kids to lunch. Tontos! We went to a nice little cafe which serves lunch only--and has no menu. Andrés ordered three lunches and two medias for the kids. The juice was maracuyá with some kind of interesting green spice in it. Interestingly, I have never had maracuyá anywhere but here, so naturally it wasn't in the dictionary. Turns out it is the fruit of the passion flower. We came back and finished the first half of the report, then went for a nap. My stomach wasn't feeling so calm, but is okay now.
I realize that jamming all these experiences into such a short time is like stuffing my stomach with new foods. I have to stop and take time to digest before ingesting any more.
Some of the learnings:
God has always been faithful, even when I wasn't. I can count on Him always and all ways.
People are so lovely, for the most part. We all have our dark side, but that is because the bright side shines so brilliantly.
Each of us has been sent here at this time and to this place to finish a job together. People have been there for me in the past, are here for me now, and will show up in the future so that we can accomplish what we were sent here to do.
I am not alone, nor have I ever been. I've only been unconscious of those around me at times.
There is always more than one way to do a job. Mine is not necessarily the best and certainly not the only.
When we think we understand, it's best to check for accuracy. So often we don't really understand and get it completely backwards.
There is always time to learn a better way.
I can trust myself to know what to do next, even if I have to seek counsel to find out.
Getting older is fun! There's always a chance to make something better than it's ever been.
Night night!
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