YOU are needed!

I will not throw in the towel! / No tiraré la toalla!

Here I am, Lord, send me.

Aquí estoy. ¡Envíame a mí!

I have been so blessed in this past year, seeing God's hand in everything.... from the unusually smooth process of getting my visa, to my newly advanced understanding of the Spanish language, to having the money I need to eat, to His sovereign protection over me as I walk the city streets by myself, to the very special friendships I have made.  God is so faithful and amazing!

And you are too!  I can't tell you how touched and blessed I am when I receive a response to my emails, facebook messages, and blogs.  Or when I "mystery check" comes in the mail (even while I'm away in Colombia)..... they always come at the right moment!  And your prayers mean more to me than you can ever imagine.  I have heard many missionaries report that it is getting harder and harder to do what they do, and sadly, many are giving up.... not because they want to, but because they have to.  Thank you so much for your support.  I want you to know that this missionary is not giving up.  I went to a youth conference a couple months ago where the guest speaker used the example of a boxer.... friends, my new declaration is:  I WILL NOT THROW IN THE TOWEL!!!  May God's will be fulfilled and may God be glorified!

Todo entrego a Ti

Todo...

Cada parte de mi

Todo entrego a Ti

Todos mis sueños, todo de mi

Me rindo

I went to see the president, but he was not home.

I had always wanted to visit the capital city of Colombia, and in April, my opportunity arrived.  Unfortunately, I wasn't as impressed as I had hoped.  That kind of city life I am definitely NOT made for.  Getting around was impossible with all that traffic, and the weather was so cold in rainy, which I'm told is normal.  However, the best part of the trip was the fact that I got to see the president's home!  Check out the pics:

In one of the major plazas of Bogota.

Pastor Francisco

Even the guards needed umbrellas.

Outside the gates of President Santos' home.

Apparently the guards don't usually take pictures with the tourists...  woo hoo!!!

The president's home... Casa de Narino

Walking down "old Bogota"