Getting into the swing

Things have been busy since returning to La Paz, as we expected. It's neat how going away from a place for a couple weeks really makes you more aware of what you are thankful for where you live. We're thankful for the nice low prices in Bolivia (even though grocery prices are rising and the dollar is falling); we're thankful for our cats and the daily laughs they bring us; I'm especially thankfor for my large, comfy bed that doesn't make me worry about who all the other people are who have slept there and if the sheets have been changed since then; we're thankful for Bolivian people and how friendly and open they generally are; we're thankful for our church where we are known and loved and missed when we're away; we're thankful for our fellow missionaries who are all working toward the same goal of seeing Bolivians come to know and worship the Lord. Saturday, we were able to return to our small group that has been led by one of the men who attends regularly, and were excited that a new couple came that live nearby. The husband of this couple has been attending church with his two teenage sons, but his wife doesn't seem quite as interested. It was good to see them unafraid to interact and ask questions as we studied the basics of the Christian faith. This weekend we have our first seminar planned and have invited a missionary family from Cochabamba to come and lead our church and those from the international Christian school in learning more about what the Bible has to say about raising children. This guy will be great since he's expecting his 11th child later this year- and they're fantastic kids! We've been seeing more and more people stepping up to take roles in the various activities that are going on and more interest from various people in the community as well. I am truly surprised and humbled by the way God is moving around us and in the church and don't feel worthy of the blessings that have been pouring forth from Him. But, I do remember that this isn't about me, but about His own glory being made known in this community.