Starting Over.

     Since I have been back, almost three weeks, there have been a lot of changes.  Right now, my life feels very much up in the air.  I never know what is around the corner.  It is a little concerning for me, since I would like a little more stability.  On the other hand, it keeps life interesting and from being boring.

     A few days after I got back, I found out that my church, Genesis, is going through a small split.  Most of the people that I actually know are looking for a new church.  It will make it a bit harder to return, but I would like to know the details before I make my choice in staying or going. 
     While I was in the States, the director of Jireh and Casa de Amidastad, notified me that he had resigned and was going a different direction.  I was not too happy that the team was breaking up.  Then, on my first day back I found out that Rosy, whom I worked directly with, had resigned also.  All the changes make me feel like I am starting this year. 
    The other change is that Tze is leaving in eight days.  He is one of my best friends here and I am going to miss our conversations so much.  I will also miss his cooking and Bristish humor.  It leads me to think about the end of the American school year and more of my closest friends leaving. 
     I have been praying so much over my emotions and feelings toward all the changes.  I am at peace with the choices that I am making for myself.  At the same time, I am seriously praying over what comes next for me.  I do think I will enjoy this Bolivian school year more because my Spanish is a little better than last year.  Also, my role is more administrative and I understand the dynamics of the project much better.  I understand the children better. I found a better way to be a part of it all.  
     Also the Givens from the home office have come for 3-6 months to help out with stuff in Cochabamba.  It is a nice change.  I had them over a few days after they came in with some of my Bolivian friend family.  I believe it was a nice welcome for them.

^6 "Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.⁷ Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. ⁸ Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining." 

1 John 2:6-8