Visit to Santa Rosita (indian village)

We had an incredible trip today over the jungle out to an indian village (Shapibo). Someone watched my classes for me so that Victoria and I could join the team on the trip. We rode in a Cessna 206 FLOAT PLANE which was a first for us. We took off from the lake at Cashibo and flew over the Ucayali River (major tributary of Amazon River) and out to the village where we landed on the river. What an awesome sight! God certainly is the Master Designer. The kids in the tribe ran to the shore to greet us; they were so precious. They grabbed our hands and led us around the village. The kids played with them many games and sang songs. I got alot of great pictures. As we left, my heart ached b/c these children will never see the majority of the world outside of that village. I looked into their eyes which hungered for attention and love. I asked Victoria if she thought we could live out there for a school year and educate them; she did not seem so sure about that. We even got to touch a baby SLOTH!!

It was a busy day getting everyone where they needed to go, but I sense God really worked in many ways. The ladies on the team shared this a.m. at a girl's club in San Jose (near Pucallpa) and visited homes in the community. Later they went on their flight and then returned for their meeting and dinner before they speak again this evening to the group of volunteers at Latidos de Esperanza (the pregnancy ctr.). Jeff was busy with plumbing in the a.m.; Kyle spoke this afternoon to the men at Mision Santiago (drug rehab), and one of our HS students translated for him. I am so proud of Jacob and his willingness to use his gift of the language here.

What a treat it was to have the time off from school to see the native people today.

A new adventure

Well, I am sitting at the Pucallpa airport getting ready to leave for Lima. We have a group from loganville, GA coming; they are our first visitors ever! We are very excited. Our mission's pastor Kyle Berry and his daughter Tori (Victoria's friend) are in the group. Unfortunately Rick Wages (Santa Claus) is not coming due to a back injury. This has been a crazy week once again. I found out yesterday that the teacher who was suppose to be coming in Jan. is NOT coming. Honestly, I have no idea what I am going to do. Either Satan is trying to attack us or God is trying to stretch us. Either way---I really need prayer!!! I am feeling overwhelmed at the thought of all 12 grades by myself.

We have lots planned for our group. We are hoping they will survive the Pucallpa heat and the incredible storms we have been getting. This a.m. at 4:30am the sky fell out here. It was intense until about 1 hour ago. My flight has been delayed a bit, but Lord willing--I will get to Lima to welcome them and get some errands done. For now....