The Very Busy Spider... by Eric Carle
This is my newest attempt at language learning. Last night Megan sat patiently while I tried to read it to her. I'm not sure any Spanish speaking toddler would understand my poorly accented attempt at reading this board book, but Megan was gracious about it :)
Language learning... one of the biggest hurdles that I will face as I get ready to go to Honduras. But even this morning the Lord has encouraged me that He will provide even for that. Gary pushed me to start back with Spanish dinners (our weekly gathering to eat and attempt to communicate while Gary patiently coaches us), Brian offered me Spanish CDs and a book that he has, and Megan let me read to her last night to practice.
One thing that I will need to be reminded of over the next couple months is something the Lord has been reminding me over the last couple days. He is sovereign over all things. Sounds simple, but I forget that it means that to the Lord belongs all the money, He is in control over time, and yes... He even is in control of language learning. When He allows, my money will come in... as He purposes it, I will have time to work a more than full-time job and still have meetings with people to share my vision, and as He blesses my studying, I will be able to communicate in a language that right now seems impossible.
Coming home from Atlanta on a roll ready to move forward has been great! And yet, I was reminded of my job here and how much I love it and I want to be fully invested here until the day I leave. The students I work with need that from me and it is to Christ's glory that I work. And yet, I want to be fully invested in raising support and preparing to get the field. It doesn't sound like there is enough time for both of those things. And yet... there is because the Lord has put me here and He will provide time for both things to be done well and to His glory. So... pray for me - for good time management skills and discernment. I really am just loving life right now and where the Lord has put me. I get to be a part of two things that I really love... and that's awesome.
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