It was really nice to see Viviana again too. She has grown in her new Christian life since we have been gone. She continued to help Lucy and Dante at the children's church we started at Monte Sion Church. She didn't spend much time at home, she said staying home was too quiet for her. So her and Lily (puppy) went everywhere together. Vivi started college while we were gone. She is taking classes to help her prepare for a college test. If she passes this test, makes a good high score, than this specific college in Cajamarca, will accept her for free! We are praying daily for that. She is excited about college which is a change because just 5 months ago she didn't want to go. Time has also increased our relationship with each other. Before, she was always stand-off-ish. Hugs, Kisses, showing affection was too hard but now, we can't stop her from her telling us that she loves us, hugs us...more! It has been a blessing! Now, we are working on getting her a Visa and passport for her to come with us to the states in November.
The girls are doing great! We were all ready to get home but they were more ready to come back than us. At the last week, they were counting the days. We have new home school material and it is much better. They are liking the new challenges. They are also happy to be around their Peruvian friends again. What has also been great is a new family (The Heaths) moved here in January and live just behind the VM farm. They are the new Villa Milagro Missionaries that will be doing a soccer ministry. They have 3 boys and 1 girl. The girl is between Anna and Maddie's ages so they are loving it. The Heaths, are happy to be in Peru and are asking for your prayers as they adjust to Peruvian life.
Since we have been home, we have experienced the Cajamarca Carnival. It is a 4 day extravaganza to where they throw water balloons, paint balloons, dress up in carnival outfits, parade down the main city roads playing musical instruments etc. It was something to watch.
Our home at Villa Milagro is coming along. We plan to be finished - ready to move in - August. Hopefully we will not experience an hiccups! We will be counting on volunteer groups to come and help build on our new home.
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13
Anyone who knew these men would realize they were not the kind of people on which you build a worldwide kingdom. Yet something happened to them as they were with Jesus. The Holy Spirit transformed them, giving them new boldness and wisdom. Anyone can serve Him...Just Go and Serve!
Our View from the 7th floor from our apartment
