Well it was wonderful summer full of family and friends but it was time for me to go back to work! I have only been back in La Paz for 5 days, but let me tell you it feels like it has been about 5 months!
It was much different coming back this time. I was excited and full of eagerness to get back in the country and the classroom! The flight(s) coming back here were hell and I cried in front of many strangers but the Lord heard my cry, was faithful and got me to where I needed to be. Although I still have many questions myself as to why I am here specifically (and why it is never easy getting back) I have chosen to trust that it will continue to be revealed over the next few months.
Progress! Part of it was revealed just this week! As I started unpacking my room, planning the week, catching up with friends I was confronted with the real reason I love being here and teaching at Highlands. I have a purpose. Vacations are great and full of adventure and fun, but I love having a purpose. Right now in this country I have kids to love and help learn. I have old friends and now new friends to build relationships with. I have a lot of learning to do myself that has already started, and I am sure many more things to come! It is a great feeling having a purpose, and an even better one loving what my purpose is! Although I know I will fail and run into problems I am hopeful for what this year brings. It is also exhausting, but no matter how tired I am at the end of the day I know I can go to sleep feeling as though I have served others and fulfilled what I am here to do. It is also very strange to say I love being tired, because who really does, but it is the kind of tired you feel after a really productive day, or a great workout (not that I do that a lot...ok ever).
If you are supporting me through prayer I ask for 3 continued prayers.
1. That I continue seeking my purpose.
2. That I will be able to grow without being resistant.
3. That even though I am tired I will still be listening to others and will be able to serve the best I can.
Well now that I have said the work purpose enough times to the point where it sounds like I am talking about a porpoise (man I miss the ocean already!) I am going to take my strained eyes away from the computer and try to think about things other then spelling words and where the lunch boxes will go on wednesday!
Sweet Dreams Friends,
Sara
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