A Month?!?!!....A Long Road Ahead

The drive from the gate to my house in the compound

That is right...I have been in Bolivia for 1 month.  Four weeks ago today I flew into Santa Cruz, Bolivia having no clue what God had in store for me here.  I have made new friends, taught new students, taught subjects I have never taught before, and I am still trying to get used to it all!  I am falling in love with the people and school here.  I already know who will take care of me, who can make me laugh, who will give me wise direction, who will let me cry in their arms when I miss home, who will get me meds in the middle of the night, and who will love me for me!  God told me that He would provide a community and the things I need.  Even though it doesn't look the way I thought it would, it is for sure a blessing to know that the Lord will provide.  It is nice to know that I can trust Him in this journey.   I believe in faith that He will continue to do so!!

Here are some of the things I have experienced in this first month here in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia!

A new home

My front door

Living room

Kitchen

A new school

 A new classroom

A walk to school with cows

Faculty Retreat

Late night cards

Cabin mates

 Meals and coffee with new friends

First cooked meal in my apartment

Coffee somewhat like Starbucks

A rainy birthday

  

  







Bleaching my fruits and veggies so I don't get sick...They are good and cheap though!!  

Less than $4 for all of this!!

Making coffee in more than just the push of a button.

Marching in a Bolivian parade

Our seniors led the staff in the parade

Lining up

Cooking

BBQ chicken

Mopping and sweeping my floors weekly...ok maybe just sweeping

Gross floors...I hardly ever take my shoes off!

Worshiping with amazing high school students

Youth minister is in the middle...we meet every Monday night! I LOVE it!

Skyping with my parents

Aren't they cute?

Critters in my house..ugh!

Cramming 13 people into one car


















Santa Cruz Day Celebration at school

Most of my 6th grade girls

Some great high school girls that I adore!

Most of my 6th grade boys

My time here in Santa Cruz has had its ups and downs, and I have been taught so much about myself in this month!  He is taking care of me and letting me take care of others!  I praise Him for the journey thus far and continue to look for his presence in every situation!