Meeting the group in Lima

I left early for Peru and actually arrived in Lima late on July 12th. I came to visit dear friends...one of whom will accompany us on the mission trip. She is an LPN and will be of great help in triage. Her name is Veronica too ...we will have two Veronicas with us.

The weather in Lima has been warmer than expected. I have not needed even a sweater at night. We actually had a couple of sunny days and the kids got to play outside in the sun. I sat in the park and watched the dogs. There is a neighborhood dacshund that thinks he is a Doberman!

Only two more days until I meet the rest of the group when they arrive late Friday night. I have been studying the Bible to find verses to reassure people that have lost so much in the earthquake that God loves them. Frankly I was worrying that they would think that it is easy for me to say coming from the U.S. Veronica reminded me of the simple fact that God would give me the words that I need and that each person would need different words of reassurance.

I am so looking forward to this trip to Chincha. Last year in Arequipa, the hand of God was so obvious as we set out each day. I wonder how God will amaze us this year!

I have often wondered why it is easier to see God at work while on mission trips than at home in my daily life. I think that it is because I get out of my comfort zone and I have to lean on the Lord...at home, often I am on autopilot and not recognizing who is the real Pilot.

I pray that the Lord blesses this trip and all who are on it. It is not just a physical journey of six hours and five minutes from Atlanta to Lima, it is a journey for the Lord and with the Lord. It is a journey in which I feel that I receive much more than I give. For that, Lord, I am grateful.