Buenas Tardes Amigos!
Well, yesterday was possibly my hardest day here in Xela. As I´ve mentioned in previous posts, Emily has been very sick since last Wednesday. After lots of hospital tests, tears, and decisions Emily is on her way back home to Minnesota today. It was very hard to say goodbye to her but we all knew it was for the best. Emily is now able to recover with her family and friends back in Minnesota. It was too hard to feel so helpless while she was here. Too hard to watch her struggle and be in such pain. But she is now feeling better and on her way to a comfortable recovery! Thank you for all your prayers!
It was very beautiful because before the four of us (Emily, Regina, Tom and I) left the hospital last night with Em, we sat around her bed and all prayed together. Prayers for Em´s continued strength and wellness, prayers for focusing more on Spanish here and just overall strength while experiencing this AMAZING but difficult first week with Em in the hospital and now returning home. It was beautiful and a moment I will never forget.
Yesterday, on our school activity, we went to Zunil (a town right outside of Xela). There we went to see Sansimon (also known as Mashimon or Maximon?). If you have the opportunity, look this thing up... its basically a puppet that some Mayans consider a saint. It goes from house to house to live with people and people offer it whiskey, cigarrettes, sacrifices, etc. Probably one of the CREEPIEST things I´ve EVER seen. It is not regognized by the Catholic Church and is considered witchcraft by most Guatemalans.
Today I am doing very well! Spanish class today went splendidly and I´m looking forward to getting some homework done tonight and studying as much as possible after our activity to a nearby market!
PLEASE send out your prayer requests! Would love to hear from some more of you!
Also, a shoutout to Franz, Monica and Drew who helped make yesterday a wonderful day!
All my love,
Kate :)
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Kate! It sounds like you are having quite an incredible experience so far! It's awesome to be able to hear about it through your blog. I really like your insight on "growing through things." How true! The Lord has been revealing to me how He works through all things, but it's when I am out of my comfort zone and away from my usual dependencies that I am able to rely on Him most fully and in return He teaches me so much about Himself and about who I am in Him! Although it can be difficult to see the good in stressful or challenging times, the Lord is faithful! (Now I just have to remember this when life gets crazy again...) I'm sure it was difficult to be there as your friend was in the hospital. It's so encouraging to hear how you all were there for her and praying for her together. But anyways, I just wanted to touch base with you. I miss you and have been thinking about you!! Know that you are in my prayers :) Continue to rely on Him! Love, Courtney
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