This week marks our halfway point. That's a really sad thought! I wish it would slow down... This week has been another roller coaster week in Baja... I've just come to accept the fact that it's normal. You know how I know? Because if we are giving our all in serving Christ, the enemy is going to do everything in his power to shut us down. I'm so glad that I have authority in Jesus name to let him know whom I belong to!
Another week of working with my precious babies. You know I didn't really know it was possible to love someone enough, but I would literally give my life for any of these babies. They are so precious to me. And they are really teaching me something too - they have given me an even deeper glimpse of the Fathers love for us. He poured out His life for us. He went to the extreme. He died for us. And as followers of Him, we are called to be like Christ. He has really been teaching me how to love. And of course it's easy to love babies. Who doesn't love babies? But he's even showing me that I am called to love EVERYONE like that! Even those who have treated us wrong, those who are unwilling to forgive... We are called to love them anyways. I keep praying that He continues to fill me with that extravagant love.
The tragedy struck Friday night. We were sitting in the home of our dear friends when we got the news that one of the former cuna babies had passed away. To say this was a shock to everyone would be an understatement. I can't even describe the pain and sadness that went through me. The Cuna was all just a mess of tears. And my question in all this was "why God? Why would you take the life of a precious innocent baby who has hardly even had a chance to live yet!" Once again He is teaching me. It's He who determines when we come into this world and also when we leave. He has a reason for everything, and although we can't see that now, we look ahead with hope. My heart is with the family, her twin, her big brother, and momma. We are sad but we can have reason to hope through Him. Through it all, He is still God, and He is still glorious.
Saturday was Valentine's day, and what a beautiful day it was! I am not in a relationship as of right now, but there was plenty of love to be shared that day! I spent the day with my mom, one of my dearest friends, and our three sponsored children. Valentine's day isn't a time to mope around and feel sorry for yourself, it's really just about spending time with people you love and cherish the most. And that shouldn't just be on Valentine's day, but everyday! Because that's what we are called to do. Love God, love people.
I'm off to sala now, (our corporate morning devotions)
I love life!
Blessings,
Hannah
Monday, February 16, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Week one in Baja!
Well here I am down in the beautiful Baja Mexico... Words can't describe the beauty that surrounds me all around. Not only in the nature -the trees, the mountains, the ocean... But also in the hearts of the people. Every time I come down here I never cease to be amazed by the kindness, the care and the love that people are showing everywhere.
To me, that is beautiful.
The ride down was nice. We met up with a group from Las Vegas, and got to know them, while having some deep discussions on some of the deeper topics. We arrived safely and were greeted by wonderful friends, and have settled nicely into our little casa.... (Which in my opinion we can't even call little seeing as we have a spare bedroom and PLENTY of space) it's very nice, and I feel blessed to call this home for now.
The work I have been assigned to is with the babies in the nursery. (My little heaven). My tasks include; wiping boogers, changing poopy diapers, cleaning up the ones who are potty training.. (They call it training for a reason) breaking up fights, trying to communicate with my little Spanish that I know... Those are just a few things that are just everyday tasks in the Cuna (Spanish word for nursery) but I couldn't be any happier, or love my job anymore than I do there. Aside from the so called "dirty work" my job also includes rocking precious babies, playing and dancing with them, and most importantly, loving them as we are called to love them in Christ. (James 1:27)
You know you love your job a lot when you come home from a long shift more energized than anything!
Some of you know about my relationship with Rene. Last August when I was here we really bonded and had a really good relationship, and so I started sponsoring him. The first night here I went to the Cuna and picked him up for church, and it was like picking up where we had left off. We bonded again right away. My heart just loves that boy so much.
Now, this week hasn't just been all fun and perfect... It has probably been one of the most challanging weeks I've had for a while! Spiritually, emotionally, and physically. My first night here I had (what we think was) a heart attack, and afterwards some very bad heartburn. Which was like nothing I've ever experienced before. (I honestly thought I was dying) but by the grace of God it wasn't too major and the heartburn hasn't come back for a few days now. Day 3 I got very sick, unable to get out of bed most of the day. I finally got enough energy (or so I thought) to take a shower, but I ended up passing out in the shower (another thing I have never experienced before.) I could tell plenty of people had been praying for me because the next day I was up and eating, feeling so much better. I had a bad stomach ache this morning, but that went away after taking some meds.
Gods been working on some things in me... doing some refining and shaping (which doesn't always feel the best) and has been challanging me in some of the things I thought I was so clear on. It's been difficult, but I know that He uses the refinement time to shape us into His perfect masterpiece, and so I'm learning to fully trust and rely on His promises to get me there.
Week one has been a roller coaster, but I'm perfectly content knowing that this is where God has me at the moment, and He is doing something awesome! I've been enjoying building relationships with the people here, and most especially with my babies (whom I will hopefully introduce in another post.)
Much love to all of those who have been supporting me with prayers, I appreciate it very much.
Dios te bendiga!
Hannah
To me, that is beautiful.
The ride down was nice. We met up with a group from Las Vegas, and got to know them, while having some deep discussions on some of the deeper topics. We arrived safely and were greeted by wonderful friends, and have settled nicely into our little casa.... (Which in my opinion we can't even call little seeing as we have a spare bedroom and PLENTY of space) it's very nice, and I feel blessed to call this home for now.
The work I have been assigned to is with the babies in the nursery. (My little heaven). My tasks include; wiping boogers, changing poopy diapers, cleaning up the ones who are potty training.. (They call it training for a reason) breaking up fights, trying to communicate with my little Spanish that I know... Those are just a few things that are just everyday tasks in the Cuna (Spanish word for nursery) but I couldn't be any happier, or love my job anymore than I do there. Aside from the so called "dirty work" my job also includes rocking precious babies, playing and dancing with them, and most importantly, loving them as we are called to love them in Christ. (James 1:27)
You know you love your job a lot when you come home from a long shift more energized than anything!
Some of you know about my relationship with Rene. Last August when I was here we really bonded and had a really good relationship, and so I started sponsoring him. The first night here I went to the Cuna and picked him up for church, and it was like picking up where we had left off. We bonded again right away. My heart just loves that boy so much.
Now, this week hasn't just been all fun and perfect... It has probably been one of the most challanging weeks I've had for a while! Spiritually, emotionally, and physically. My first night here I had (what we think was) a heart attack, and afterwards some very bad heartburn. Which was like nothing I've ever experienced before. (I honestly thought I was dying) but by the grace of God it wasn't too major and the heartburn hasn't come back for a few days now. Day 3 I got very sick, unable to get out of bed most of the day. I finally got enough energy (or so I thought) to take a shower, but I ended up passing out in the shower (another thing I have never experienced before.) I could tell plenty of people had been praying for me because the next day I was up and eating, feeling so much better. I had a bad stomach ache this morning, but that went away after taking some meds.
Gods been working on some things in me... doing some refining and shaping (which doesn't always feel the best) and has been challanging me in some of the things I thought I was so clear on. It's been difficult, but I know that He uses the refinement time to shape us into His perfect masterpiece, and so I'm learning to fully trust and rely on His promises to get me there.
Week one has been a roller coaster, but I'm perfectly content knowing that this is where God has me at the moment, and He is doing something awesome! I've been enjoying building relationships with the people here, and most especially with my babies (whom I will hopefully introduce in another post.)
Much love to all of those who have been supporting me with prayers, I appreciate it very much.
Dios te bendiga!
Hannah
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