He uses the weak

One of my biggest insecurities is having to do something that I know I am not perfect at or confident at doing. Before this week I would say "I don't speak Spanish", when in reality, I can speak Spanish, I am just NOT confident in my own skills. I feared that the natives would be upset that I spoke silly. I am awed by Gods greatness and humbled by my nothingness. I have been forced to take a step of faith and depend on God as I communicate with the natives- and the natives have been SO gracious and sweet about my silly Spanish. God doesn't call us to do what we are perfect at, He calls us to serve Him in an area that is going to keep us dependent on Him for the purpose of growing our faith and bringing glory to his name. This week I have been very dependent on God in speaking Spanish to share the gospel and further His kingdom.

Something sweet: one of the little girls asked me in Spanish "how do you say I love you in English" I told her her how to say it in English and she said "oh, I love you"

Something funny: 
A little boy told me that my hair smelled like "dirt", when I looked at him he had a sweet smile on his face. I thought maybe I misunderstood the word he used. Later that day I was bending over and he ran up to me and hugged my neck and kissed my cheek. Yep, I misunderstood what he said. 

Gods using this team to impact the people and He is using this mission to impact the team! Please keep praying that we stay healthy and focused on the reason why we are here.

Christie Benavides