san roque

This month has meant a major change for us. Come to think of it, there have been 2 major life-changing... changes.

First, we have now been in a new congregation for one month. It's name is San Roque, because it's in the zone of the city known by that name. I'm not very good at transitions because I have a really strong need for a trustworthy community. (sorry to get all psychology on you) I don't like to feel like a stranger or leave a congregation that feels like family, and I was already going in feeling kinda low. But we are integrating a lot quicker than I imagined. Every morning that we go in service, I work with a new sister. I get to find out their stories, and they ask really good questions to get to know me. There is quite a group of younger single brothers also, and they have a great sense of humor. More than anything so far, I'm enjoying field service. There is a long-time missionary couple in the hall that teaches the Bible excellently, and that training has filtered on through the whole congregation. Every single sister I've accompanied on a study has left me in awe. I finally decided to always have a pen out with my own Bible teach book, so I can take constant notes. Some days I've felt bad, like all these years I've just been goofing off as a pioneer and haven't really been following all the recommendations from the KMs and Ministry School book. But mostly I'm just excited, that now I'm going to learn to be like that too.

Here is a little party that a group had to welcome us.

The other change for us is that Forrest has gotten a job on the internet. He's working about 20 hours a week, in the evenings. That means we won't have to work in the U.S. to pay for our trip when we come back to visit, and build up the savings. It also means that someday down the road if we want to move to another place in Peru, we won't be restricted to places that have a rich population to give English classes. For me, it means that I'm practically a housewife! I'm still working a little bit because I have 2 students that are really easy, and I might get bored if I have that much time on my hands. The women's lib people wouldn't like this, but I'm much happier cooking and cleaning than running around trying to make money and feeling like I don't get anything done well. Now I'm planning the menu, trying new recipes, and I feel really proud of getting all the laundry put away and having things tidy. Yeah yeah, you were right mom.