Another hump day...

Hello, hello!

Today was another mostly restful day. Dawn and Megan went to Yantaló to help with their Independence Day Parade and ended up sitting with the administration of the town, billed as something to the effect of "the queens of North Carolina." We have a feeling it was Victor's doing, being that he is a nice (and quite comical) guy like that. Andrés and I couldn't work on the computers today, so we attended Moyobamba's Independence Day Parade and toured the city with Daniel.

I want everyone to understand the "go-with-the-flow" attitude espoused by the people of Perú. For Americans like us, it is difficult to deal with the concept of showing up to work and having nothing to do, but in Perú, it is much less of a big deal. So when I requested prayer that work would present itself, I in no way intended for anyone to worry. If the rest of this time here turns out to be simply an opportunity to build relationships and experience culture, we will have done part of what mission is all about - being in partnership. I don't think that we have run out of ideas, either. The computers might be ready by next week. If not, we might look to teach English to the kids who are out of school and out of things to do. So pray, but please don't worry. We are having the time of our lives. The more FPC folks experience the folks down here, the better our partnership becomes and the more we are able to return and continue working.

I am not sure what is on the agenda tomorrow, but I will let you know what ends up happening. Please know that we are all in very good spirits and happy, whether we are working hard or merely enjoying our partners in mission here. Life is good, friends. Life is good.

Happy trails -
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