December

   Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding -rass or a clanging cymbal. ² And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. ³ And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,^[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing.

 Corinthians 13:1-3

     I can't believe that it is already December.  It has been so busy since just before Thanksgiving.  Partially because I have made a good network of friends and I am on the Social Committee with SIM Bolivia.  This week I have done a little better with language, but still continue praying daily about not just learning the words, but understanding and being able to speak the words where the locals understand me. 
     Last night my prayer group (some of the missionaries) got together for a Christmas celebration.  It was so nice.  We just had fellowship and ate.  There was three small children and they behaved so well.  I hope if I ever have children that I will put forth the effort and have people in my life that will love them enough to help make my non-existant children into good children and people. 
     Today, Carmen (my host for while I am in language school), Nate (Carmen's son), myself, and some women from the school went on a hike just  minutes outside of the city.  It was such a nice day.  The rain followed us, but never broke out on us.  Once we got to the river, we ate and Erin (a fellow missionary) led a devotional time.  It was so special having it out in nature.  Also, not all the girls are Christians.  (One is so sure that there is no God.)  I hope it impacted them as much as it did me. 
     My life is so good here.  In a month, I move into my own apartment and that will be another change.  Then in February, I start my job with the kids.  Right now my job is learning the language no matter what.  I have so much new in my life, but it is all a gift from God.