Week 3.....check!

I know it's been far too long! I apologize for the delay, annndddd for how long this one may be due to all the time that has passed.

Well, we got to give out the good news bracelets to the girls at the casa de alegria, which, even though it doesn't seem like it would be a huge ordeal, was definitely used a a lesson for me from God. I felt so much joy everytime thy would accept it, and them even more when on of the girls had all the beads color representations down by heart after the second time of me repeating it. It's amazing to me how it seems as though anything, no matter how small of an earthly value it receives, when it involves God it can overwhelm me with joy.

We went to a place called Chapare (not sure on the spelling) over the weekend and it was, yet again, an eye-opener as well as a chance for me to step out of my bubble(comfort zone). We walked down the streets wit balloons to give out to the kids and invited them and their parents to the clinic/kids program. We sang songs with them and played games, and I spent soooo much time just dancing with a few of the girls. We got to go swimming with them in the "river" which was basically a pond, but it was such a great experience. There was an altar call kind of thing at the end of a skit we did and it was so touching to see how many of them stood to say the prayer. It reminded me of when Jesus talks about the heart of a child, just a very touching scene and one I'm thrilled to have gotten to witness.

Last night, all the volunteers gathered around and we shared are testimonies with eachother. It was so amazing listening to the different ways God has shown himself to each one of them. We sat around for awhile after sharing the ways God was teaching us during our time here in Bolivia, as well as times where we have known Him and will be able to forget.

Today, we got 3 new volunteers, but 4 of the ones we had left. The girls that left today I had really clicked with so it made it really hard o think about the next few weeks without them. But God is good! while I was dreading the thought of losing people who had helped make this trip so normal for me, he provided an awesome opportunity to get to know the people who are staying here with me better. The newbies all seem like really sweet and legit girls. I'm excited to get to know them better.

We started a new thing where were going to go to the hospital and start praying for the patients. It's started out a little slow, but I'm so excited with where it can go. Everyone involved is really encouraging and very passionate about it and genuinely desire to spread Gods word. It's going to be a huge step for me but I absolutely love the encouragement and the challenge that I'm getting through it.

Prayer requests:
-Im still going to struggle with losing the girls that left, pray for peace and comfort in the Will of God. He knew exactly what he was Doing when He chose these times and I need to remember that. (is. 55:8)
-direction as to what opportunities I can take here.