Just getting by

So I think the place that I like to meet people most would be in airplanes, in Peru, ok well in general.

Like today, when I got on my flight to come to Lime I meet the sweetest couple EVER.

And I don't know if it is because I am traveling alone. Or if I look like a "Barbie," as I have been told.... or if I am just like-able.... I'm going with I'm like-able.

But we talked the whole time. She game me recipes for Peruvian dishes. We talked about religion, family, life.

So really we covered all the bases.

They were amazing.

And I got a Pear, a number, e-mail and open arms.

This is another thing that just makes me realize how hospitable and loving Peruvian people are. And granted they are not all like this but all the ones I know are.

And this is one thing I really admire about the Peruvian culture.

So thank you Peru for being Awesome.

I forgot my Sweater

So a few weeks ago we had our first event out in Ancahuasi, and as usual things don't go as planned.

1. We left late.
Usually that isn't a problem but when you are going 2 or 2 1/2 hours away its a little bit of a time crunch. We needed to clean set up and get the keys to the building that we used and set up chairs and eat dinner.

2. Technical difficulties.
Technology is a great thing when it works, and when it doesn't it just makes you want to throw something against a table or wall. We had all the items that we needed but it wasn't enough. We didn't have a long enough extension cord, we could get the keys, and no lights (no electricity). So we waited 30-45 minutes until we were able to get started.

3. Extension cords.
Always have more then enough, even if it is 50 ft. and you only need 10ft. Always be overly prepared. And have adapters, because most things here are not made for 3 prong cords just 2 prong... and when you need to plug a three prong into a two prong it makes things a little difficult.

4. Frustration hits.
It was bound to happen. Our other impact events haven't gone well, or gone at all. When 6 people think that there is problem with different parts and they all try to fix it and don't listen, and you have to say it in another language... not easy.

5. I forgot my sweater.
Out of the practical things to forget.

AND HERE COMES THE GOOD NEWS!!!

We had about 80 or more people come to the movie, and half accepted Christ! Whoop Whoop.

And if I had to go through all of the frustration and problems (without a sweater) I would. you know why? Because the amazing blessing and only God could have done that.

After all the difficulties and frustrations we had a little sleep over at one of our contacts houses. We stayed up till midnight making tamales for breakfast and hanging out.