Hola todos!
Estamos aquí en España y se amo cada minuto. Esta mañana, Ashley, Annie y Yo fuimos a la Iglesia Lokal, donde Maria (y la Zona Roja) empezó. Hemos reuñido con Mary (alguien de la iglesia) y participamos en una estudia de biblia. Esta era mi parte favorito!
Hey everyone!
We´re here in Spain and I am loving every minute. This morning, Ashley, Annie and I went to the church, Lokal, where Maria (and La Zona Roja) started. We met with Mary (someone from the church) and got to sit in on a bible study. This was my favorite part!
In general, We´re really seeing how God is gifting us the desires of our hearts while we are here so far. I especially am excited to be a part of some of the celulas (small groups) that Lokal has. It should be an awesome experience, and I´m praying into the knowledge and insight that the Lord has to give me. Annie is excited to be getting into prep for Thailand, and Ashley is psyched because we might have the opportunity to work with kids. We´ll see what comes of this. With out a doubt, the Lord has plans here.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
From sinks to beds...these are the days of our lives
For those of you who followed my trip to Argentina or heard me talk about it.. you heard about the famous sink incident. for those of you who haven´t heard, here´s a quick recap. In Argentina they have free standing sinks. One day I bumped it with my bookbag and crash it went...and thus I broke the sink in my host mom´s home. Well, there´s an old saying ¨history always repeats itself...¨
So last night, after a long day of fighting jetlag, we were ready to sleep. So I jump in my bed... and soon follow Ashley and Kesley into what begins a cuddling-talking-tickling fest... it was good times. However, when Kelsey got up to leave the bed we heard a noise (we´re still not sure how to describe it) and thus the bed was sunk in the middle and elevated on the ends. Being handy women (well.. at least kels and ash are).. we decided to investigate and see what happened, so we removed the mattress to find the bed was more like a poorly constructed futon. We then raised up to see if we could fix it, to find our bed stuck at an elevated 45 degree level. Yeah... needless to say none of us were happy. We tried to take it apart and lower, but nothing worked, the bed would not budge at all!
Thank goodness today 2 of Kelseys friends that were on teh study abroad trip came. WE purchased a screwdriver, and Ross figured out how to lower it back into place.
Life lesson 1) when going to toher countries, plan on something breaking.
Life lesson 2) Praise Jesus for males. Seriously, Kels and I both shared that our thoughts last night were I wish a man was here.. he´d know what to do...and were confirmed by Ross being our hero today. God really did make man and woman to complement each other and help each other!
Even with the bed adventure...It´s been a great day thus far in Barcelona. We went down to the city center and the big Sangrada museum where we got to see some of the BEAUTIFUL architecture as well as eat some tastey pizza and helado (ice cream).
We´re now off to pray! Be praying for us as we continue on our adventures! We love you!
AZ
So last night, after a long day of fighting jetlag, we were ready to sleep. So I jump in my bed... and soon follow Ashley and Kesley into what begins a cuddling-talking-tickling fest... it was good times. However, when Kelsey got up to leave the bed we heard a noise (we´re still not sure how to describe it) and thus the bed was sunk in the middle and elevated on the ends. Being handy women (well.. at least kels and ash are).. we decided to investigate and see what happened, so we removed the mattress to find the bed was more like a poorly constructed futon. We then raised up to see if we could fix it, to find our bed stuck at an elevated 45 degree level. Yeah... needless to say none of us were happy. We tried to take it apart and lower, but nothing worked, the bed would not budge at all!
Thank goodness today 2 of Kelseys friends that were on teh study abroad trip came. WE purchased a screwdriver, and Ross figured out how to lower it back into place.
Life lesson 1) when going to toher countries, plan on something breaking.
Life lesson 2) Praise Jesus for males. Seriously, Kels and I both shared that our thoughts last night were I wish a man was here.. he´d know what to do...and were confirmed by Ross being our hero today. God really did make man and woman to complement each other and help each other!
Even with the bed adventure...It´s been a great day thus far in Barcelona. We went down to the city center and the big Sangrada museum where we got to see some of the BEAUTIFUL architecture as well as eat some tastey pizza and helado (ice cream).
We´re now off to pray! Be praying for us as we continue on our adventures! We love you!
AZ
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
We made it!
So it´s official...we made it to Barcelona! I never thought this day would acctually arrive! Every plane was pretty much right on schedule which was nice. However, jetleg and I are not the best of friends. Today is wednesday and I haven`t slept since Monday morning really....so I´m not in the happiest of moods. I am extremely tired and emotional and am finally looking for a wonderful night´s sleep.
Our apartment is absolutely amazing! On the 7th floor though, and sometimes the elevator doesn´t work...needless to say, my quads should be toned by the time we get back!
The food is pretty different. People eat a lot of french bread and it´s freshly made everyday, but is naturally hard and crispy. We bought some groceries for the next few days...fruit is sooo cheap! I love it! My internet time is about up...but please be praying for adequate rest for Annie and I are quite exhausted!
Our apartment is absolutely amazing! On the 7th floor though, and sometimes the elevator doesn´t work...needless to say, my quads should be toned by the time we get back!
The food is pretty different. People eat a lot of french bread and it´s freshly made everyday, but is naturally hard and crispy. We bought some groceries for the next few days...fruit is sooo cheap! I love it! My internet time is about up...but please be praying for adequate rest for Annie and I are quite exhausted!
Ah Spain
As I said in my previous post, we arrived in Spain safe and sound! The airplane rides went smoothly as did checking into the apartment. However, since arriving, our elevator in our apartment no longer works...not normally a dilemma until you live on the 7th floor! I laugh because I´ve been praying that God would help me loose weight.. but this is not quite what I had in mind...7 flights is a lot!!!
It´s been quite the adventure so far. Ash and I encountered some interesting spiritual stuff at the airport (we found a prayer room-chapel and while in it had 3 muslims come in and pray... but through this God showed me the power of worship). We now have swam in the Mediteranean Sea and are fighting desperately against this jetlag! We´re 7 hours ahead here and Ash and I didn´t really sleep the night before. We´ve been up for more than 24 hours... but I figure if we can stay up until 10 or 11 ( it´s 5 or so now) then we can beat this jetlag.
I hope this makes sense´...as I said... we´re tired and in need of rest with a broken elevator! But God is good in this all! Will write more soon.
Please pray for us. tomorrow we´ll meet with Maria and La Zona Roja for prayer at 5ish.
It´s been quite the adventure so far. Ash and I encountered some interesting spiritual stuff at the airport (we found a prayer room-chapel and while in it had 3 muslims come in and pray... but through this God showed me the power of worship). We now have swam in the Mediteranean Sea and are fighting desperately against this jetlag! We´re 7 hours ahead here and Ash and I didn´t really sleep the night before. We´ve been up for more than 24 hours... but I figure if we can stay up until 10 or 11 ( it´s 5 or so now) then we can beat this jetlag.
I hope this makes sense´...as I said... we´re tired and in need of rest with a broken elevator! But God is good in this all! Will write more soon.
Please pray for us. tomorrow we´ll meet with Maria and La Zona Roja for prayer at 5ish.
We´re Here!!!
Just a quick post to let you know that we have all arrived safe and sound. It´s about 10:00 am Barcelona time. We´re just waiting for our apartment leaser to check us in, and we´ll be settled. More to come soon!! Btw... we all love it!! (even though, yes, it´s only been an hour here:) ). Love you all much!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Fighting to Show the World Something
Good Morning All!!
God is Good. The past three weeks have nearly flown by and with out a doubt, God is teaching me many things. I feel like these four weeks have been an adjusment and an acclamation to the culture, timezone, and lifestyle of the Spanish. Without a doubt, it is different here, especially the mindset. I feel like we´re not so much battling spiritually and physically a stronghold, but fighting to show the world something that has existed under their noses forever. God has huge plans for this battle, and for us here in the midst of it all. Only another week and a half until we´re all together and able to experience this amazing journey.
Please be in prayer for heatlh, as after nearly a month, the wear of a different lifestyle is catching up with me! Also, that the hearts of those who need to hear it most are being prepared, as are our hearts as we prepare to share those words.
God Bless you all! Enjoy the sunshine and your sunday!
K
God is Good. The past three weeks have nearly flown by and with out a doubt, God is teaching me many things. I feel like these four weeks have been an adjusment and an acclamation to the culture, timezone, and lifestyle of the Spanish. Without a doubt, it is different here, especially the mindset. I feel like we´re not so much battling spiritually and physically a stronghold, but fighting to show the world something that has existed under their noses forever. God has huge plans for this battle, and for us here in the midst of it all. Only another week and a half until we´re all together and able to experience this amazing journey.
Please be in prayer for heatlh, as after nearly a month, the wear of a different lifestyle is catching up with me! Also, that the hearts of those who need to hear it most are being prepared, as are our hearts as we prepare to share those words.
God Bless you all! Enjoy the sunshine and your sunday!
K
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Barcelona in t-minus 2 weeks!
Two weeks from now I'll be descending in my flight to Barcelona (or closely to that point) at this time. Crazy! Here's an update of what to expect
We arrive Wednesday morning. We'll check into our apartment, freshen up, explore our area, possibly nap (although Kels will be used to the time) and perhaps enjoy a nice dinner out. Thursday we'll meet Maria and people from La Zona Roja (the organization we'll be spending some of our time with that works with prostitution is Spain). Friday will probably be another day to explore and get situate with the culture and our surroundings. Possibly a morning on the beach in prayer and bible study (although that's tbd with weekend beach crowds and weather). Friday night we're enrolled in a cooking class for some team building, culture, and a way for us to bring back a taste of Spain to you find folks we know! :)
The rest of the schedule is still being mapped out, and is going to be pretty loose, but I'm currently mapping out different districts or barrios of Barcelona for prayer walks. Each Thursday for sure we'll be with la Zona Roja serving them and with them in ministry. We'll also be attending a flamenco show and going to a vineyard for some culture.. and of course we'll hit the beach.
I am SO excited for this trip. EVERYTHING has fallen into place so perfectly. Better than I ever could have asked or imagined, and I know that God is not done being that good faithful Father He is, providing and caring for us and preparing our way as we go.
Please be praying as we prepare... please! Prayer is so vital to all we do. The Lord says ask anything and it will be given to you, and calls us to call on Him. He will not turn us away when we call on His name! Please seek Him and ask Him for protection, and to prepare us for what we are to experience in Spain. Ask that He would grow us closer to himself, but more importantly, that He would grow us deeper in the knowledge of His love and character. I know each of our desires is to know God so deeply and personally. Pray that God would use this trip in our walk to do just that, and even in that, that we would help others experience the love of our Lord on this earth that may not know Him and His good love.
I love you and will continue to post as we near the trip.. as well as there!
AZ
PS... WE miss you Kels and look forward to seeing you in Spain! ahh!!:)
We arrive Wednesday morning. We'll check into our apartment, freshen up, explore our area, possibly nap (although Kels will be used to the time) and perhaps enjoy a nice dinner out. Thursday we'll meet Maria and people from La Zona Roja (the organization we'll be spending some of our time with that works with prostitution is Spain). Friday will probably be another day to explore and get situate with the culture and our surroundings. Possibly a morning on the beach in prayer and bible study (although that's tbd with weekend beach crowds and weather). Friday night we're enrolled in a cooking class for some team building, culture, and a way for us to bring back a taste of Spain to you find folks we know! :)
The rest of the schedule is still being mapped out, and is going to be pretty loose, but I'm currently mapping out different districts or barrios of Barcelona for prayer walks. Each Thursday for sure we'll be with la Zona Roja serving them and with them in ministry. We'll also be attending a flamenco show and going to a vineyard for some culture.. and of course we'll hit the beach.
I am SO excited for this trip. EVERYTHING has fallen into place so perfectly. Better than I ever could have asked or imagined, and I know that God is not done being that good faithful Father He is, providing and caring for us and preparing our way as we go.
Please be praying as we prepare... please! Prayer is so vital to all we do. The Lord says ask anything and it will be given to you, and calls us to call on Him. He will not turn us away when we call on His name! Please seek Him and ask Him for protection, and to prepare us for what we are to experience in Spain. Ask that He would grow us closer to himself, but more importantly, that He would grow us deeper in the knowledge of His love and character. I know each of our desires is to know God so deeply and personally. Pray that God would use this trip in our walk to do just that, and even in that, that we would help others experience the love of our Lord on this earth that may not know Him and His good love.
I love you and will continue to post as we near the trip.. as well as there!
AZ
PS... WE miss you Kels and look forward to seeing you in Spain! ahh!!:)
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