Run 1/2 Marathon...Check.

We finished the 1/2 marathon!!! Josh and I are official "runners" now :) The race really was so much fun. And super hard. It was the hottest day we have run since we've been training and there were SO many hills on the course. But to run a race together really meant a lot to me. I'm so thankful for a sweet fiance who ran it with me. And both of our families came up to Nashville to support us, which made it even more memorable. But I must say, I'm glad it's over :)

This is our last week in Nashville. It's weird because this year I'm saying goodbye for good. But I'm so excited about the months ahead. We've begun putting things in boxes and cleaning up the apartment. Our last day of Trek-X is tomorrow and I'll also take my last final! Ever. NO MORE SCHOOL!!

Crawfish, Veggies, Pig Belly, Dumplings, and Rice. With Chopsticks :)

Last night our friend, Liang, cooked a traditional Chinese meal for us and tonight we are having our last goodbye to Lulu and our other Burmese friends. They have been such a blessing to us the past two years. I will miss them with all my heart.

As things come to a close, I am praising the Lord for the ways He has provided for me in the past two years. What a merciful, gracious Savior. Meditate on His faithfulness today. Thanks for reading. Have a blessed week.

P.S.   33 days until the wedding bells ring!

My Goodbye to Puerto Rico

Woo Pig Sooie

Rep. Primary Celebration- Not much for Romney. Haha

Work Crew

Sunday Church

Puerto Rican Ice Cream

Praying with the Principal

Breaking the ground...

Kids have a natural attraction to Rendi

My partner posing

the Teacher!

Explaining God's Grace through His Son's death and resurrection

Funny Picture

Ora por Puerto Rico---- Pray for Puerto Rico

Kid I met last year.  Autumn's good buddy. Pray for him.

Awww...

Trent had a tough job... Keeping the kids back.

School Lunch

Blanca!!!

My faithful partner- Pray for him as he helps lead the summer teams this year.

Goodbye 1st Baptist Arecibo...

You da man...

Adler's

Look close at the Iguana in this dog's mouth

Youth Service

Big Waves...

Goodbye team

Practicing my Spanish

Not finished, but a lot of good work this week

pray for this man please.. Name is Vincent

No telling what He is telling them

Rain storm

Sweet Christian Lady that invited us into her home

Too many trips to this place

 

 

As for Puerto Rico, please know that your prayers are so
appreciated.  We got to work in the same school that we did last
year during our trips.  The group served the school by working on
a guard shack and cleaning the school grounds, then.. throughout
the day (during lunch hours and after school), they were able to
spend time playing games, sharing their faith, singing songs, and
making relationships with the students.  Working with the people at
the school while working for them was such a blessing.  Other
days were spent evangelizing/prayer walking throughout the
morning before the afternoon was spent showing the group
Arecibo, PR.  Our group received exposure to many beliefs from
Jehovah Witness’s to hardcore Catholicism.  I know the group
went away different, but our prayer is that the change is not just
temporary.  I actually visited their group leader this week because
his son is considering coming to Nashville for Trek-X next year. 
He told me they had a great service at their home church in
Gentry, AR where many members of the group shared not only
what they saw the Lord do there, but also what they know the Lord
did in their own life as a result of going to Puerto Rico.  Thank you
again for praying for the trip and for me throughout the whole process.

 

Keep praying for the work that's being done in Puerto Rico.  Our time at the school has opened up the door for the local pastor to minister among the students and faculty at the school.  He is actually getting to do counseling.  It's really exciting to see the Lord use the time at the school.  Nevertheless, please continue to pray for the work in Puerto Rico.  We want to see the Lord highly lifted up there.  Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in seeing the gospel go.