July 7TH Chat

So, I went this morning to talk to Katie and to show Joy, a short term missionary who is here for about one month, the hanger and what SAMair is about.  I thought I would try to get the information that we talked about up asap this time. 

This is what is going on in the remote life of Katie:

- The garden is showing signs of life as some of the plants are peeking out of the ground.  She has peas, beans, gourds, and other stuff.  She mentioned a plant that Jason, see previous posts, had given here that she had been able to fry up and eat like spinach which was tasty.

- TONIGHT, they are starting a prayer service for the 1ST time.  She was headed to talk to one of the ladies at the church about possibly leading the service, pray for this as it seems they want Katie to lead everything.

- Two nights ago she and Jimena played Chess and Checkers and had a great time.  Keep praying for unity as they learn to cross cultural bounds and work together. 

- She mentioned that this was the BIGGEST culture shock that she has experiences to date.  I have been there and I imagine that this is very true!  Pray for her each day that God would sustain her!

- Sunday she was exhausted from speaking in both services as well as playing soccer.  Unfortunately, she played without shoes and ended up with painfully large blisters. 

- Each morning she is able to go to the neighbors to buy milk.  The other morning the lady broke down crying and Katie was there to console her.  As we talked, we discussed what is culturally appropriate in occasions like that and we are not sure.  I plan to ask around and told Katie that she can always ask my husband for help as he is Peruvian.  Please pray that God's love will transcend cultural differences and for Katie to have wisdom when these opportunities arise.

- She mentioned that San Fernando is mellow, beautiful, and about 85 degrees most days.  Tomorrow, they are hoping to visit a nearby ranch if they can get word to the owners to send horses as transportation.

Lastly, she took a photo of herself chatting with me so I will post that in the future. 

Also, I was able to chat with and encourage Jimena.  I am hoping to talk to her each time I go to the hanger to radio Katie so that we can love on her with words and a listening ear too.  She seemed positive and happy.  David, my husband, called her brother who will come Friday to talk to her too. 

That is all for now. 
Blessings!

Here is Katie painting one of the bedrooms during her first few days in the village.