Here it is Friday evening.  Living on the Equator it gets dark by 6 here.  It is rather nice living by the natural rhythm of the light.  We have a precious 3 hours of electricity for charging computers, shavers, tools, phones.  It is a simpler lifestyle, one I now realize I have been praying for for quite some time.  God answers pray in the most unexpected ways.

For the past 2 days I have been using verses from the Bible for teaching pronunciation.  The class is staying with the challenge.  They not only pronounce with clarity, but read entire sentences with intonation.  Everyone without regard to age tries their hardest.

As I am getting to know my students, and listen to their conversations, I do not hear complaining.  I hear a joy for the Lord, I hear their struggles, and I hear their peace.  I am humbled as these believers seek our Lord first.  Their circumstance has little to do with their fervent love of Jesus.

My initial struggles in missing my family, adapting to a new environment, and coping with a rustic lifestyle have all fallen away.  I am enjoying the each day more, and appreciating the life God has given me.  Pastor Didier has been very accommodating.  He teaching me with gentleness; showing me the cultural customs of this country.  I am truly blessed.  I look forward to sharing this time when I return to Hollister.