We've heard of the heat wave hitting the states, especially Indiana and Kentucky. Before coming on this journey to Chile, we were told it is a hard winter here. Several of us had looked on the internet and were expecting to have highs in the 50´s and low´s around 30. It has been much colder than we were expecting, even with the warnings that the weather is cold. Today we even had some snow. Some have needed to buy warmer clothes.
It makes me very grateful that we are able to afford warmer clothes and can heat our homes. Many of the people we´ve visited heat their home with just one central wood burning stove, and this at quite an expense. Many people cannot financially afford to have a lot of heat in their homes. When this happens, they just add another couple layers of clothing. I am also thankful that I brought my hiking boots.
The windows in the hotel have normal type curtains but they also have wooded slat type curtains or shutters that we let down at night to help keep out the cold. They also make the room nice and dark for sleeping.
While you are sweltering, think of us in the cold and let God fill the space between.
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Thanks Jean, I feel cooler already. It has been 102 the last 3 days and today it feels much better. It is only in the mid 90's.
Thanks for reminding us of our over abundance and let us all be better stewards of our resources and wealth.
I heard a song this week and it reminded me of your group in Chile. "How Beautiful by Twila Paris.
How beautiful the hands that served. The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth. How beautiful the feet that walked. The long dusty roads and the hill to the cross. How beautiful, how beautiful how beautiful is the body of Christ.
How beautiful the heart that bled. That took all my sin and bore it instead. How beautiful the tender eyes. That choose to forgive and never despise. How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful is the body of Christ.
And as He laid down His life. We offer this sacrifice. That we will live just as he died. WIlling to pay the price, Willing to pay the price.
How beautiful the radiant bride. Who waits for her Groom with His light in her eyes. How beautiful when humble hearts give. The fruit of pure lives so that others may live...How beautiful, How beautiful, How beautiful is the body of Christ.
How beautiful the feet that bring. The sound of good news and the love of the King. How beautiful the hands that serve. The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth. How beautiful how beautiful how beautiful is the body of Christ."
May you feel Christ's holy presence as you continue on the last days of your journey together with our friends and companions in Chile. May God grant you blessed nights of sleep and may you be warmed by His love. May he keep you safe on your journey homeward. May you spend time in prayer and conversation on your return to help you in the transition from one place to another and the tremendous impact that this time has made in your life and the lives of the people of Chile, the IELCH, all reading this blog, and each of you.
That the light of Christ shine through your smiles, your hugs and the twinkle in your eyes.
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