Today marks the end of my first semester teaching and serving in Bolivia. Though it has not been an easy season, it has been wonderful. Early tomorrow I get on a plane to spend Christmas at home. I am SO excited to be in snowy Idaho for a bit! I am looking forward to a time of being with family and friends and reflecting on all God has taught me over the past several months. (Please pray for safe travel and that I catch all my connecting flights!)
As I consider my time in La Paz, I am simply amazed at the kindness and faithfulness of God. God has given me family here; He's given me a place to serve at school and also places to serve outside of school; He's given me running routes that I love; He's given me 13 new "kids"; He's given me a favorite coffee shop; He's given me a BFF (as my Mom and her best friend like to say); He's given me a group of young women to disciple; He's given me a shop full of amazing ladies who do my nails, but more importantly speak Spanish with me and teach about Bolivian culture; He's given me amazing places to see and experience; He's shown me that He alone sustains me; in short He's given me LIFE here and I am deeply grateful and humbled.
May you have a blessed Christmas season and experience the love and joy of Jesus in a way you never have before. Thank you for all you do to support and encourage me. Your prayers, your financial gifts, your care and concern have truly helped to sustain me during these past several months. Dios te bendiga!
"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10
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| Katie and me! |
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| Llamas at Lake Titicaca! |
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| My kiddos performing at the Christmas Program |
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| My class and I on Super Hero Day |
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| Christmas Party with my Bible Study group |
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| Hiking at Lago Titicaca |
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| Enjoying the lake |
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| Enjoying a beautiful evening at Lago Titicaca with friends from school |
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| My class and I on Pajama Day |
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Katie's and my Discipleship Group
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