I love living in community. There are so many wonderful things about it! You always have a friend nearby, you always have big meals with lots of fun and good conversations, and you always have someone to talk to while showering! haha Its great.
The downside to community living: when someone gets sick.
When someone gets sick- we ALL get sick.
When I say all, I mean most. I am usually the lucky one. And I have a fabulous mom who taught me the secret of echinacea. This time, I wasnt so lucky. It always happens: Week three of DTS, everyone flys into New Zealand from the Northern Hemisphere, and they are shocked by how cold it is....and then everyone gets a cold. And I got it bad this time! I am completely voiceless, despite much echinacea, vitamin C, and tea. Luckily, I generally only suffer for 24 hrs! I am on the mend. Better luck next time around!!!!
On a more exciting note- one of the girls in my small group decided to get baptized today! It was a wonderful moment, all of us on the beach (dont let the pictures fool you, it was FREEZING!!!) with Caroline in a friends wetsuit, and our speaker for the week Femi. We only had to wade out about 8 feet from the beach to find a place deep enough to give her the plunge!
We had a blast, and I couldnt be more excited for her!
1 comment:
Hi Sweetheart,
I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I guess that echinacea doesn't work all of the time! I am sending prayers to you and the whole team for good health. Besides sending you a big hug, that is the best I can do from Colorado! :) You take care and get some extra rest.
Tell Caroline, congratulations for me. How exciting for her.
Love you,
Mom
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