i value You :)

Before i deluge into a story to make you feel sorry for me, and I won't be doing that intentionally, i must say this.

I am reminded even more that GOD is desiring me to treat other's with honor. circumstances speak.

I have two people that I am finding myself having pity towards. why? because one works as a servant in casa papaya.
and the second, is a surf instructor, who has very little honor when dealing with women.

My heart was in tension yesterday as we were following the surf instructor with our surf boards to a less crowded part of the shore. because earlier in the day, the instructor dude was eyeing me as I climbed up a tree. i knew by the look in his eye, he wasn't innocently staring. so as we walked, he asked me a question, "do you go to the gym?" laughing, I replied "no, im super active though, plus, I am a dance teacher." he laughed and told me i was lying.

i know his wife. she's american, from NYC and is an artist. she also runs a fabulous coffee shop, that would bank in the US....

so, do we treat each other with dishonor? i really can't find an explaination for it, or why this man would be so verbally disrespectful to me and especially to his wife and family. i didnt even tell you about the actual surf lesson. ill reassure you, he didn't hurt me, but i was verbally disrespected again and again. he gave all 3 of us free lessons. I would say he was a good surf teacher, because we could all surf afterwards. but, i certainly felt dehumanized, a little humiliated and disrespected.

vs.

evelyn. i'm sure ive introduced her here before, she cleans the house im staying in. she was my first friend here in costa, and she probably teaches me more spanish words than anyone else. but this morning, i found myself wanting to do her job, like she was too good to clean up after us american piglets. but, then i realized, i want to treat her with honor. this job is supporting her and her son in Nicaraqua. her son is 5. evelyn is 21. she's married to a kind man named nelson. i really admire her. i want to tell her that I admire her, too.

basically, today i have a number 2 today. (i don't know if i can focus on 2 things at the same time though, haha)

#1. Christ.
#2. finding ways to celebrate people. it's an experiment. ill let you know how it goes.

Prayer Requests

1. yesterday, gaby and i were talking about death. both of us have share the feelings of loss from death. both of us embrace it, and look for the new life that death always brings. i shared with her my testimony of how a 14 year old lindsay got saved. i teared up a little, just talking about it. she was moved to share with me her story. i am praying for these seeds to fall on the healthy, nutritious soil of her heart.

2. of course, the people in our house. to recognize the pursuit of Christ in their lifes. biggy.

3. surf instructor guy, to be the man of valor God intents him to be.

PRAISES!

1. there is a women here named Christine. she's a christian, she's married with 4 children. she's pretty young, i would say 34ish. she's got these amazing blue eyes, and a freedom in her voice. she laughs at the days that have passed, and she laughs at the days to come. I love this about her! she also takes my classes, and she says they make her sore. anyway, yesterday we were at avellanas, a beach nearby, and Christine was there. i felt like God saying inside my heart, tell her you can help her take care of her kids. so i did. and she was happy that I told her this information. :)

2. it's really cool here at the house. i feel as though we are aware and respectful of each other. we live harmoniously, and I thank jesus for this. i could imagine less than perfect situations. :) haha

3. you. i'm glad you're in my life too, i praise jesus for you, who are reading this. i have a roster of people who i believe read this and pray for me and love me, and for that I praise Him! :)

4. last but not least... the mono congos. dude, the monkeys here are so rad. i would download a video of them soon. :)

Thanks for the read.

mucho amor en the AWE-MAZING name of Jesus :D