Monday morning we left the apartment in anticipation of a transportation strike. Apparently Peru, or at least Lima, is just beginning to enforce the laws they have in place regarding vehicle inspection. If you could see the cars here, you would see why inspections are necessary and you’d also see why the drivers of these cars are against such a thing. Luckily, though, it appeared as though most taxi and bus drivers opted to not participate in the strike. I can’t blame them for not wanting to be out of work that day. Liz and I were talking about how interesting it is to look through history at the ways people have grouped together to stand up for things that they believed in. Our country wouldn’t be around if it weren’t for such a type of people. Change can come if there are people who are willing to make the sacrifice necessary. It does make me thankful for those in the past who are responsible for the freedoms that I have in America. Food for thought. . . Anyway, on Tuesday we had our final conversation club for the cycle. We have enjoyed spending time with these students and learning even more about Peru. Things never cease to surprise me especially when we start talking about eating guinea pig and anticuchos (cow heart). I didn’t say I wouldn’t try them, but I insist that my guinea pig be served headless. :)
*with Erick at conversation club
*with Besty at conversation club
Recently a new friend of mine sent me a verse that I’ve found to be very encouraging this week.
"I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in Him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Another version says:
“May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
God’s joy and peace . . . and an overflowing, growing hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. . . yes. I’d like that.
Katrina
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