So you may have noticed I didn't write yesterday... it was because I was so tired and exhausted from all our studying and... non studying... and people time. :P There really isn't that much to tell but I'll fill you in on a bit.
Sooo... Sunday! We slept in a bit (me longer because my alarm didn't go off), then went to church. THAT was very interesting! It was difficult to listen to the sermon because we only knew words and they were talking pretty fast. Anyways, afterwords I found out that I would be teaching 7 people how to play violin... in spanish. You could say that was a bit of an adventure! Afterwords we went out to lunch at this Thai place that had Mora!!! The best with yogurt!! Then we all rolled back to the hotel to study and rest before night church. After night church we went out with a few people from the church and had a grand ol time trying to talk to them in spanish. Then somehow I got wrangled into playing something... on my violin... in the middle of the restaurant. Yeah. How do these things always happen to me?
Now Today! It was a great day! We restarted lessons today and everything started clicking! I mean everything has kinda been clicking for awhile but now it's really clicking! For everyone I'm pretty sure. I think because everyone has been talking to the people and everything it's been really helping alot in understanding the language. I'm so proud of everyone! It's been a real adventure this first week... and we have four more to go! God has been with us every step of the way. We could not do this without His help. God is so good!
We had pizza for lunch and then I grabbed my violin and went out to play for a bit. Kim and Max came along to pass out tracks and talk to the people. We went to about three spots and while I drew a bit of a crowd with my playing Kim and Max were able to talk to people! It was truly God working! I believe that we are going to do it again sometime soon. Meanwhile, I'll have to think of more songs. They really like upbeat ones so if you all have any suggestions.... yeah.
Now we're back at the hotel and studying and such. I'm really excited to see what else God does. These people have welcomed us with opened arms. I was scared of using my spanish because I was afraid they were going to get impatient. But they totally understand and are very gracious and patient with us. That has helped tremendously. Keep praying for us! God is so good... but it's very saddening to see all the people who don't know Christ's love and forgiveness. Pray that God would show Himself to us and these people. Pray that we continue to show God's love to these people and love them with God's love.
Ash-Bash
Hey Ashley
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are having an awesome time!
Teaching that amount of people in Spanish sounds so hectic and crazy!!!
As I was tiping that last line I thought of a line in Bolt: Your crazy get away from me!!!!
Although I can't picture you playing in a restaurant, but hey new things are happening every day!!!!!
That is amazing though about you playing on the street corner!!!!!
So with songs I have a "list" but I will only say a few.
What about trouble, titanium, everything is awesome, the one you did at family camp,
Owl city, and without you.
Those are some of the ones on my lists but one more suggestion is that you could always do a bunch of songs from piano guys.
So I am sitting listening to mom talk while I type and it is very interesting.
Well glad you are having fun and enjoying your time!!!!
Nothing much is going on here but have some fun.
Love you and looking forward to your next post!!!
Love Kit-Kat.
Soooo much fun Ash! I'm truly jealous! Keep it up and have an amazing day!!!
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