I was so happy to be in Peru again, and to see Ola Grande! It probably helped that I literally had to run into Ola Grande when we first got here because I had to go to the bathroom so bad...but either way... haha. I am now affirmed to the truth that my Lord led me back here, even when I had other plans. God showed me that He still had Peru set before me, and He got me back here. Even though it was only the first day of work, God is already at work in my heart and in the hearts of those around me, stirring us to do things and say things for His glory. And giving us what we need to do so.

As soon as we left Ola Grande to head to Hannah's home, we were already bombarded with a moment to trust our Lord and His hand in our mission. For some reason our bus had to stop at a check point (I still don't get why because last year we didn't have to...) and we got stopped for awhile. When Amy came back on the bus and said that Mike wanted us to pray, I knew that it was going to be yet another opportunity for God to prove Himself to us. He never lets me down, so as soon as we started praying I was just waiting for Mike to come back in and say that we were free to go. After the third person got to a close, sure enough, Mike came in and told us that we were good. My heart litterally jumped, because I love it so much when Jesus comes through for us, and I know He smiles when He does it, too. We later found out that our bus driver's permit expired May 31 and that our bus was very close to being taken from us...but Mike was prompted to tell us to pray. Lord, thank you for rescuing us again today, in a very tangible way.

Another moment when I saw God's hand today was during our work. Jerry (aka Herry b/c the Peruvians can't pronounce J's) and I didn't have any shoes because they were in our suitcases, so because of safety we got our job switched from constuction to painting at Hogar de Ninos. About halfway through our day, we finally figured out another reason why God decided to have our suitcases take a detour. Jerry, Annessa, Eli and I were painting the top of the orphanage. If we had our shoes we probably wouldn't have had that job today, and it was such a blessing for us. We got to interact with the kids the whole day, and I met two very special boys, Jordin and Michael, who helped us paint...well they helped us paint the wall, their clothes, our faces...haha. I watched as Annessa communicated patiently with them through painting, and I was encouraged. Also, I got to play with the kids a lot and form relationships with them as their joy from the Lord overflowed from their hearts into mine. I was reminded of the beattitudes in Matthew and I watched the poor in spirit be blessed. I love it!!!

I am so excited for God to reveal the other things He has for us to do for His glory this week. I love being a part of what He is doing in Peru, and I am so blessed to be a part of a church that acts out God's word. I love getting to know those He has also chosen to be here and I am encouraged by their stories.

If you want to laugh, listen to this story...
As I am sitting here writing this, there was a waterfall in the lobby! The tube busted out of the water box and Mike got soaked. Hahahahaha just picture it...

He is marvelous, beautiful, glorious, matchless in EVERY way. I love Him and He is the holder and the healer of my heart.

P-nut, AJ, mom, dad, Shelley, lk and hoi, shurl gurl, alis, chris, ashy...I love you and miss you. I can't wait to tell you all He is doing in Peru.

~Kailey Jones
Psalm 37:4