So, as most of you know, I have wrapped up my time in Honduras! It was a bittersweet goodbye as I have some very good friends I had to say bye to, but also exciting to start something new. What is that something new you ask? I'll get to that in a minute. First I want to sum up my time in Honduras-what I hope to take away from it all and such...
One thing that is undeniable about (most) the Hondurans I met is that they are selfless people who will do whatever is needed to help someone else. This is how we should all strive to live as we share Gods love. I noticed many times that I was unwilling to do that-I didn't want to share my food to the person who may have forgotten theirs, I didn't want to lend my money to someone, etc. Now, I may or may not have done it anyway but my heart wasn't right either way. The Lord has reminded me that it's not MY stuff anyway-it all belongs to Him and I should see how He wants me to use it. Also, in the midst of moving back I had to sell/give many of my belongings. Satan reared his ugly head in this as I felt I deserved all this money for my things and I became bitter when I didn't get as much as I thought I deserved...and once again I was reminded I am already blessed beyond what I deserve. I said goodbye to many things I thought I HAD to have and I realize now, I can/will survive without them! There are many other things The Lord has worked on me with over these past two years and if you'd like to chat about, lets get coffee sometime!
Now, I moved home (with my parents ) last Monday. I got most everything unpacked and put somewhere just in time for me to repack and head back out for another 9 weeks! Which leads me to the now...I left yesterday(Friday) at 6 pm from kc, spent 3 hrs in Atlanta before heading to Bogota Colombia where I spent 4 hours (from 3am-7am) before making it to Cartegena Colombia. Here I have met up with 2 girls I had the pleasure of meeting last summer in Costa Rica! Our plan is to stay in Cart for 4 days and then head back to Bogota for 4 days. After that, the girls return home while I venture on to Quito, Ecuador for an 8 week intensive Spanish Immersion program! Go me! My goal is to be nearly fluent as I return (IF I return...hahaha) to KC. Upon my re entry to the states, my plans are the following...
That's right - I don't have any! 😱In reality, I plan on substitute teaching until something else comes my way...I will keep all options open until then! Of course I welcome your prayers as I embark on this crazy next chapter of life! I'm excited to see where/what God has up His sleeve for me!
I will TRY and post updates along my way. Unfortunately pictures will not come until I have returned in September, so be patient in that! Feel free to comment and give feedback along the way!
Abrazos y besos,
Sierra
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