Last weekend most of my family went off to Machala for the weekend leaving me with just the mum. This actually turned out to be a great time for us to get a bit closer. We bonded over a girly afternoon of shopping and manicures! (the hard life of a missionary!)
I decided to get some layers put into my hair since it was a bit wild and wooly looking. Apparently I said "longa" instead of "largo" when describing what I want and ended with....a disaster! I don't mind getting words wrong but I do resent my hair being made to pay! Lets just say my dearest wish right now is for a hat ;)
Tomorrow I'm going swimming with some friends. I've been putting this off for weeks but they became quite upset yesterday when I tried to delay it again. I didn't have the nerve to say my objections are because I feel fat & white so tomorrow we go swimming! Swimming costumes are NOT done here so I need to buy shorts to swim in. Why swim in clothes? I love this country but there are times when I just don't understand what on earth is going on and why. Those are the times that call for a vague smile and the ability to just go with the flow.
Yesterday I was at the prayer meeting and I had to pray out loud, in Spanish in front of a whole group of people Aaaaaah! Plus I was praying for a womans son who is an alcoholic. I really wanted to comfort her and offer a prayer of strength and healing for her son. I secretly prayed first asking God to inspire my prayer and help me make sense. When my big moment came, I forgot everything I'd planned to say and muttered a few words as quietly as possible. I felt awful! The lovely thing is afterwards the woman came up and hugged and thanked me and we chatted for a while. Was such a sweet moment.
I think it's great that you're clearly picking up the language. I know I can't fully appreciate the difficulties you face on a daily basis with communication but you must have made significant progress and that's great. Whatever words you used when you prayed, your prayer was heard and it meant a lot to the lady.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to know that you're getting opportunities to build good relationships with people too.