In other news I have come to love Sundays in a new way. I have always loved Sundays because I get to see my beloved church fam, worship on one accord with other believers, eat good food, and have fellowship time that's always does wonders for my heart and spirit. Here my Sundays are a bit different. Every Sunday I wake up to the sound of the house church down the street singing and praying their hearts out to Abba. I lay in my bed and let their praise fill my spirit. I'll return in we soaking music pull out my bible and read whatever passage The Lord puts on my heart, journal about it, pray in the spirit, and start my day. Usually we eat and relax at the house. Sometimes Austin and his parents will come over which is ALWAYS entertaining. Experiencing Sundays in is way is teaching me to be quiet before God and to seek him for myself. My new Sunday routine is just another way God has been drawing me nearer to himself.
This past Sunday was very similar to the rest. Praise down the street, Holy Spirit time in my room, eat, play with Austin, relax. However around 5 o'clock PC looks at me and says "They're getting ready for an outing go get ready." I wait for Maria to move then I follow. She looks at me and says, "don't wear jeans. We're going to the beach!" YEEEEA!!! I have been dying to get to the beach here. I have seen many pictures and they are absolutely beautiful. The drive getting there (like all the drives) was beautiful. We drove through the country side which was much more rural than where I am now. Cows, trees, and rivers for days!! When we got to the beach, well, Let me tell you it was more beautiful in person!
We got there right around the time the sun was starting to set, my favorite time of day. After crossing the street, which was almost like playing a game of frogger, I whipped out my camera and started taking pictures. As I snapped away I couldn't help but think about how photography is truly a gift from The Lord. You have an amazing device to capture an amazing moment that will immediately become a memory you can now look back on for years to come. You can share it with many or only with those who made the moment possible. Either way that picture holds more than just a pretty image. That was a long side note sorry. Anyway.....we played keep away with the water and laughed hysterically at Austin who hated every times the waves touched him. As I took a moment to put down camera and look around at all the people with their rolled up pants, skirts, and saris I couldn't help but smile. I'M IN INDIA!!! My feel are in the warm Indian Ocean, the sand is red, the sun is orange, there is not a skimpy bathing suit in sight! Someone pinch me because I must dreaming!! *ouch* Nope not dreaming! This is my life, and I love it!!
Another exciting event was purchasing my first two saris!!! Basically a sari (saree) is a 15ft long piece of beautiful fabric that is wrapped around a woman's body. It can be casual enough to wear to the grocery store or formal enough to be worn as a wedding gown. Either way they are beautiful! Maria tried to teach me how to drape it, I failed. She just smiled and said, "this is your homework!" #toughest:assignment:ever!!
As another week is coming to a close (it's already been 5 weeks) I continue to feel blessed even in the hard times when I miss home. Thank you to those who have contributed financially I think I'm about a fourth of the way to my $10,000 goal.Thank you you all of your prayers and continued support! I love you all dearly!! God bless :)
If you would like to support me financially email me at astrickling09@apu.edu or my mom at tonyabegonia@pacbell.net. Thank you in advance for partnering with me in moving forward with my kingdom assignment!!
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