Blessings-

So, I have SO MUCH to write about...I've been trying to prioritize what to write about first...SO, I decided to take this time and just tell all of you how the Lord has blessed us and all the prayers that have been answered!

-Probably the number one blessing has been the overwhelming amount of financial support that has come in!! We have honestly been in complete shock over how many people chose to give to us. For the month of July we received the entire amount that we had hoped to receive. This money has helped us to FEEL so secure. We now have money for rent, food, other necessities as well as some minor niceties. We still are hoping to jump right back into school in a year and therefore need to save for initial fees as well. This of course, is only for the month of July...but we know the Lord will supply for all our needs!

- Another huge blessing is our health! We have not had any problems with the food or water here, which is very uncommon. The first few days we were here, we realized we had been using tap water to brush our teeth...oops. :) From then on we just decided to go with it and not worry about every little bit of unfiltered water we drink or about every questionable thing we might happen to eat. We're still careful, but learned that our immune systems can take it.

- The Lord has really worked in our hearts within the month that we've been here. We are so blessed to be a part of reaching the unreached people groups here and now I believe we have a greater understanding of the work that goes into that. I'll write more about that in the near future. We see the huge need that Bolivia has within New Tribes Mission... It will be so very hard to leave, knowing how much they need people here!!!

- We are building friendships!!! We have met some amazing missionary families who have blessed us beyond belief!! A few ladies have gone out of their way to make sure I feel welcome...taking me out for coffee...helping me buy curtains...(Yes, I have curtains now)...just being my friend. And I have realized that I still do need friends. :)

- I feel as if we came on this journey knowing we would be stretched, but not really knowing in what specific way that would be. Andy and I have really been learning so much about each other...this job is very self-disciplined... and it has been fun to decide our day together, plan for projects, and then follow through with them. I'm very thankful for this time we have together!

There is so much more, but that is just a few of the highlights...Please continue to pray for our Church situation...I still havn't caught you all up on that either, there is a kinda sticky situation we are in. :/ When I know more I'll tell you guys more! Also, along with this whole self-disciplined thing...pray that we continue to keep our focus and serve these missionaries as unto the Lord. Pray that we continue to work as a team. I am so thankful for the prayers and support of all of you! I'll leave you with pictures of our decorating project. I told you we were going to do it..and we DID!!!!! A whole week later and we are finished for now. We found the frame place, found the paint store, and found curtains! All of this with help from our friends of course...so here are some pictures!

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