14 Enero, 2011

I'm thinking that I'm really glad I remembered our inconsistent internet here at the BI and didn't sign up for any online classes... that would've been my mom's money down the John.
I'm surely looking forward to taking class this summer; I miss being forced and encouraged to learn.

I'm falling into the slacker pit again, so I followed through with my decision to delete my Facebook just last night. It'll do me good. I would spend hours on there just basically stalking people. So stealthy. So unhealthy.

Falling into the slacker pit also because I'm neglecting (in my own way) the kids that I watch by not playing with them. Especially Beteli. I act like I'm here in Mexico for myself; I'm not. I'm here for Jesus, and He has me here for the people.

Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
I’m trying to be more loving and helpful to others, but I have this problem of saying yes to almost every request with a smile, but once the request is to take place I have an uncontrollable dread on my face. I’m visibly selfish. :\ (Refer back to Matthew 22: 36-40)
I’ve been teaching and helping Rebeca with her crocheting—Abril’s mom—and we’re both really enjoying our time together.

One of the worst parts of living in Mexico is not being able to fix the poverty. Over ¾ of the students here are in need of financial help—and are studying to be missionaries and pastors. If I was a millionaire, each of them would definitely get a share. Even $10 is a lot of money for most of them. I want to help so bad. This world needs too much help.
I am so pessimistic right now.
Positives…
When I came back, I was first greeted by a little David and little Beteli running down the hill, holding hands, and enthusiastically screaming my name. I received big hugs from all of my roommates. I received hugs from some of my nonroommates.
My favorite place is sitting in Marbella’s room and just talking with Keila, Marbella, and Guilla—they adore me, and igualmente. We talk and giggle and it’s fun.
I’m sitting with Cheli and Joka in the front for Devotionals, rather than the back by myself—and I’ve been on time every day so far this term.
I had spaghetti and beans together for breakfast for the first time in my life the other morning—I chuckled to myself and happened to be the only one in the eating hall that did so.
God’s helping me so much with being more responsible.
I looked pretty today.
Some of us girls are going to start exercising together in the mornings next week—my goal is 15 lbs. and lots more energy!
I’m helping Rigo and Beti whenever they need it with computer research and software search.
I’m singing with the worship team for the graduation in May.