Training!....Click on Nadia´s link for more photos!

All the girls!!

For the past 2 months I have been living life in the jungle. There my team and I are learning the culture and language of the latins, as well as studying scripture and learning the Bible stories in spanish. It has been a crazy time to say the least. We definately have our difficulties and hardships, but the Lord is faithful and I am growing and learning daily. Currently there are 4 indiginous girls and the 4 of us gringas going through training, as well as 11 guys, 3 gringos. The hardest part of training is due to the plague we are currently under of mosquitoes (seriously, they are absolutely ridiculous. Even those who live here think they are extremely bad)! We each are bitten approximately 10,000 times a day, but you learn to deal with it. We get to experience interesting situations, and there are many funny stories. Also, bringing in the 2 cultures together is extremely interesting. We obviously all have our own way of looking at life. However, this is a great way to be humbled in your way of life, as well as realizing that we are united through Christ. He alone brings the love we have for one another, and gives us the humilty to give up all we know for others.

Currently, the hardest part for me is learning spanish. I am not very good, but slowly and surely I am progressing. All of our classes, stories, and most conversation is in spanish. Understanding what is being said is kind of a big deal. However, I am amazed at how much I do understand now. I started from nothing and have definately progressed. It is definately a time to trust the Lord and know in His strength alone will I learn this language and possibly others later on.

We were blessed this week with a break for a conference in Arequipa with the rest of the Xtreme team to get updates over the past year of ministry. I have enjoyed the luxuries of course, but I also feel that it has helped in my spanish as well. There are many latins on the team. It has been incredible seeing how God is moving. We leave tomorrow to head back to the jungle. 30 more days! Keep us in your prayers! I am actually excited to head back outside! The indoor classes can get old quickly, but the hardships are still there. However, I am going back with a heart of thankfulness, ready to seek the Lord´s strength, abounding in thankfulness for His amazing blessings, and praying daily for those who have yet to here the Word of the Lord.