Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Te Extraño

It's been about a month and a half since I've returned to America. Already missing the beautiful country of Paraguay! I find myself thinking about my time in Paraguay almost everyday. It could be the smallest things that trigger my memories…from buying groceries to exercising and walking around my neighborhood to eating pizza with friends. One of the things I miss most is definitely la gente. Seriously, they have the most beautiful and warm hearts that are full of love for Christ and His people.

Here are a few pictures of our despedidas (farewells) with our loved ones in Paraguay.

the Lugos- David, Lea, Toby, Eva
Gracias por las risas! Vamos a orar por tu ministerio y tu familia!
with Griselda's parents
Gracias por tu hospitalidad y muchas gracias por ayudarnos
cuando nos perdimos nuestro camino a Marangatu!
tres amigos
Tito & Lydia
Thanks for always making us feel at home…
now come to California so we can eat some Mexican food!
Profe Nora- the most legit teacher.
Gracias por tu amabilidad. De usted, he aprrendido
lo que significa ser un maestra amorosa.

Liderazgo- the leaders of Iglesia Marangatu
Vamos a orar por sabiduría y corazones para servir!
Pastor Charles & Samuel
Thank you for your love and service for the congregation!
Rodolfo aka Dr. Mura
Thank you for your friendship, spending 
time with us, and diagnosing us!
Ian <3
Isa!
the Cler family
Thank you for showing us so much love-
you are one of the most generous and loving families I know.
Gracias por mostrarnos tantas cosas que el amor-
usted es una de las familias más generosas y cariñosas que conozco.


Toby!!
Natalia <3
just melts my heart.
Gaby <3
Samantha- one of the most craftiest people I know!
Thank you for the gifts, I just wish we got to spend more time together!
Victor
Gracias para servir cada semana y que nos lleva a alabar a Dios.
Rita- fellow English teacher & friend
I miss you so much! Please come visit us, we'll drive you
 around and take you to all the cool places!
We'll be praying for you in the next school year! FUERZA!
Cristian & Griselda- the power couple
sé que Dios va a utilizar tanto 
de manera poderosa en la iglesia y la escuela. FUERZA! 

Profe Francisco y Shirley
Gracias por invitarnos a almorzar y compartir sus vidas
con nosotros. Te extraño Sammy también! 
enjoying the best lomito arabe for the last time...
late night eats
estos tiempos eran lo mejor!
Girls- I'm so thankful that we had the chance to spend time together.
You are being made more and more beautiful in His image.
our little mercado
comida Paraguaya! actually miss this stuff!
Profes de Escuela Dominical (Sunday School)
continuar sirviendo al Señor ya Sus hijos,
he aprendido mucho a través de sus actos de amor. FUERZA!
Flores family- GRACIAS por TODO.
realmente, ustedes nos han ayudado en todo lo posible!
estamos muy agradecidos. te extraño, mi vecinos!
Medina family- no hay palabras por ustedes.
esta familia me lleva hasta las lágrimas a través de la risa y el amor.
our family, we love you.
nuestra familia, te queremos <3

May we not forget about the times that we shared but ultimately that we are bound together in love and united through the blood of Jesus Christ. I know that God had it planned out for me to meet these amazingly beautiful people to witness His love through them. Please pray that we can continue these friendships by keeping in touch and also encouraging and strengthening one another through prayer!