Hey guys! So just in case you don't know what I've been up to lately, I'm hanging out in Central America for the summer working with a few ministries. I would say that one of the biggest problems with not having very much time to blog is that there are always so many crazy stories, but I somehow have to pick and choose a precious few to share. I think I can kind of understand what John meant in his gospel when he said, "I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written." (John 21:25) God is always doing crazy things!
A few days ago I realized that it has almost been three years since I first traveled to Honduras, not knowing what to expect from it or even coming close to being able to imagine the impact it would have on my life and in my heart. Then I think of the last time I was there - almost a year and a half ago. I remember driving away from El Cacao with such an ache in my heart thinking, God, when am I ever going to be able to come back? But puchica! God is so good! Three and a half weeks ago a few of us arrived in Honduras. At one point after I had arrived to our village, I mentioned to a few of my friends how much I had missed them. I was surprised to say the least, to hear them respond, "Yeah I guess we missed you too. But Karlene, we always know you're coming back. You see, it's hard to say good bye to people who are only going to be here once. But with you, we know you're coming back so it's not so difficult." That hit me so hard! In a good way of course. I thought about how they knew that as their friend, I loved them and that I was committed to them. Them saying that told me that they had no doubt in their heart they would see me soon. I was humbled by their faith in me, and also in the fact that that was not the attitude I had when it came to trusting God to bring me back! Through that little conversation I was reminded how the desires that God puts in our heart are there for a reason. Maybe right now you aren't seeing those things completed, but he has not placed that passion, that excitement, those dreams and whatever else inside of you only for the purpose to disappoint you! Never! He is so, so good and wants to see those things completed!
Thanks for your prayers people! I hope to keep you updated on what's been going on now that I have been in San Jose, Costa Rica for the last week and a half. It's been super tuanis!
Sending hugs, kisses and blessings your way,
Karlene
