Foto Friday

Since the Guthries are moving to La Paz this coming week, I thought you might like to be "introduced" to them as well as have an initial look at the city including a view up to El Alto where much of their ministry will be focused.

Duane and Carin with their kids: Caleb and Paige

'til next time,
rebecca

What's Coming Up

I thought you might be interested in what's coming up in the next couple of weeks. Part of it's a time of transition...Eliana (June Castellon's daughter) and Craig Allin who have been here for the past year working at Carachipampa school will be returning to Canada in 10 days. Duane and Carin Guthrie and their two kids, Caleb and Paige, will be moving to La Paz within the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately, they've had to wait longer than expected to move because of immigration requirements and work on the house that needs to be completed where they'll be living. If all goes well, they'll be making the move by the end of June.

As for myself, I'll be taking part in my first National Vida Joven Camp in Sucre (teen camp) July 1-4. I'll be doing a workshop for 3 of the days on a rotational basis and they're expecting approximately 150 teens. We'll just say that I'm a bit nervous although thankfully I only have to prepare one workshop :) I'm also hoping to be able to learn more of the issues going on in the teens' lives as I get to know more of them as well as their leaders.

I ask that you be praying for...
- Eliana and Craig as they move back to Canada
- the Guthries as they prepare for their move to La Paz & El Alto and that it won't be long before they feel at home and are building relationships
- the national teen camp & safety for everyone, my workshop (that my brain will work!), energy and at least a little bit of sleep :), deepened relationships and a better understanding of my work and it's potential

'til next time,
rebecca

La Familia Whittle

Today we said "see you later" (not goodbye) to the Whittle family (Brian and Norma and their two kids Matt and Sarah) from Edmonton, Alberta who has been here for the past year working with Casa de la Amistad - the ministry working with kids who have to live in prison with their parents. Tomorrow they head back to Canada from La Paz and should be getting home Tuesday evening. I ask that you be praying for safety as they travel and that their transition goes smooth as they settle back into life in Canada. They will be missed.

'til next time,
rebecca

A Time of Thanks

It's been awhile since I've given thanks so here goes...

- laughter and great conversations with friends

- receiving my passport and one-year visa

- the beautiful variety of landscapes in Bolivia

- walking through the jungle and spending some time with the monkeys and a cougar in Villa Tunare, Chapare

- an abundance of fresh juice from fruit straight off the trees

- boy talk with young girls :)

- learning a new game with friends: Phase 10

- the jovenes from my church in Sacaba

- the wonder of skype

- sunshine


What are you thankful for?

'til next time,

rebecca