Yesterday I got to go shopping for the first time. I picked up some random gifts and just walked around. I'm getting more and more comfortable with living here and functioning in the community with the locals. It's funny, everyone here thinks I'm Canadian. at least 6 Jamaicans called me out for being Canadian and were shocked that I'm actually American. I can't tell the difference between the two, one man said it was my nose, but whatever. I like Canada they have free health care! Pretty awesome.
The rainy season is starting to pick up it rains really hard either all day or for just an hour. The rain falls so hard that you get so wet you have to change clothes and the more you change the more laundry you have to wash, and the more laundry the more you have to run to save your clothes on the line from having to be washed again. when the rain falls on the line your clothes reek! So most of today I've been washing and drying with my hair dyer in our room. It' fun but I've got the feeling it will get old quick.
I was reading our book this week, Spiritual Warfare, and there was this great bit about being honest and looking for the honesty in others when we are rebuked," ...we must be open and willing to examine the content of what others say to us. Though some of what they say will be false, we need not be defensive, and should defiantly not fight people. If there is truth in what they say, it becomes an opportunity for us to repent, make restitution, and become more like Jesus." This was hard to read. So many times in my life people bring things to me and I just get angry or i search for an excuse that really doesn't apply to the situation. I'm learning a lot about mainting friendship here and I hope I can remember this quote when it surfaces again. I think everyone here is in some sort of breaking point. It's been 8 weeks and were all constantly engaging in relationship with one another. I think my Dts needs to learn how to deal with our conflicts a little more peacefully. The great part about being here is that we have to deal and learn to cope. We can't leave, we can't be alone, and we can't ignore one another. We've all worked out so much amongst each other, but we still have a long way to go. I think my main problem is i like pleasing people, so I tend to hold everything in and explode later.
I can't believe I only have 4 more weeks of lecture! Outreach is going to be really hard for me, but I'm ready to be challenged I just hope my heart is open for this upcoming adventure!
5 comments:
hello jungle cat,
wow it sounds like you are trying to live life with conflict (WELCOME TO THE CLUB) but here is the cool thing god will calm your soul in time of need just reach to him and he will show you the way.we should listen with our heart not our ears. that will be 29.95 for our session no cehecks just cash from dr.pappa g see ya and good night chicken hawk..xoxoxox
Sweet Ashley,
I won't compete with your Dad's clever wording. Just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you. You inspire so many of us. My sister did a mission trip in Haita many years ago - it was eye opening for her and us. I love you. Ms. Diana
Friend,
Wonderful to read your blog and catchup a little while. You are learning and we are learning and God on His Throne. Take care of you for us. Our love always. Passa Mike
Free health care is the worst. They pay all the doctors the same, so there is no competition, therefore they no longer try. Why try when you aren't going to advance in your field? So really, free health care is poor health care.
Hey there worship buddy,
This blog has really met me where I am this week. I have been having some trouble with a co-worker who has been basically telling me things that I guess I don't like hearing. I am still praying about it, so thanks for the uplifting thoughts, as always.
I luv you--KT
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