EL LIMON

I had the pleasure of going to El Limon this past weekend. El limon is the children's home that is 6 hours away from our property. i was able to meet up with one of our groups that was staying there for their week.
There are no words that come to mind when thinking of this children's home and their incredible leadership except for TOTAL SURRENDER TO GOD. i went to a place that i have not been in almost 5 years and still come back feeling so filled up with the presence of the Lord it is almost unreal. The presence of God in this casa hogar is so thick. there is no doubt that if you go to el limon in hopes of serving you come back feeling completely served.
While i was there i had the pleasure of helping cut down a tree. using only an axe and a machete. it was the MOST interesting work, i think, a team of girls could do. we have lots of fun memories of us and this tree. we also took the kids from this casa hogar to some natural water springs and had a cookout. this place was beautiful. the picture above does not even do it justice. i also climbed to one of the tallest branches and jumped into the water. it was super deep and a fun rush. although i landed kinda funny and bruised my tail bone... haha only me i know. oh well I DID IT FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR LITTLE HEARTS. (that is a little insider for miss kenzi couch) It was such a fun refreshing day. the water that was so clear, the arrachera tacos, and oxxo runs were AWESOME.
At night, me and the other stinters (jay and kenzi) went up on the scaffold that overlooked the city of mante, which is where el limon is. Anyways, the town is really really little and quiet. the stars were out and shining so bright. everything took me back to simplicity. our lives and relationship with the Lord doesn't have to be as difficult as we make it. sometimes we (especially me) get so caught up in the worldly things when all we really do is need to LOOK UP and see the stars and listen the gentle whispers of the Lord. God is ALL around us and is ready to show us the Beauty and REALITY of who He is whenever we get over ourselves and continue to realize it is not about us but all about HIM.
since we are back on our campus and are taking precautions against the swine flu stuff we are planning things to do with the jovens. last night we had worship for about 2 1/2 hours. i left after 15 minutes of it and grabbed my ipod and went to a scaffold here on campus (it is the one in the picture above). i am so refreshed by God and His presence since last night. i have longed to do worship in English but everyone that lives on campus that could lead worship only knows Spanish. hints the ipod and scaffold. i got up and away from everyone on campus and went up to where it was just me and the Lord. i don't think i have ever belted worship songs so loud with my arms wide open just praising our God for how incredibly wonderful and great He is. (and praying that i didn't fall off the scaffold haha) there is so much going on in Mexico and the U.S. that has everyone worried so much. God did not put us here on the earth to worry and be afraid. HE IS WITH US. i feel like we are all acting like He went away or something. well i can tell you something for sure, HE IS DEFINITELY HERE AND PRESENT. before worrying about something, how about we build an altar (fall on our knees) and give it to the Lord. Remember God is in control. He knows what is going on with this swine flu and drug wars and economy. HE IS A GOD THAT LOVES HIS CHILDREN AND PROMISES TO BE WITH US. rest in that reassurance sweet friends and know that He is not going anywhere. i pray that you all will be able to have a sweet encounter with the Lord SOON. OH HOW HE LOVES US.