We have been in Huaraz for about a week now. Even though we are still in Peru, things are still different and new. Last month, toward the end of my time in Trujillo, I had finally gotten used to the schedule. I figured out when I would do my quiet time with The Lord, when I could read just for fun and when I would be going to ministry and which specific ministry.
Now, things are quite different. Last month, I would spend time in Scripture after lunch most days, and now that’s not really an option. We have free time in the day at completely different times of the day than last month and we have a new schedule that I have to get used to. However, I’m still really excited for the month and to jump into a new ministry.
This month ministry is with the Quechua people. In our first two days we spent time learning a few worship songs in both Spanish and Quechua. The rest of the month we will be visiting markets, schools, churches, and villages in the surrounding area. We will be sharing testimonies, singing our Quechua songs, preaching, selling Bibles translated to Quechua, and praying with people.
On Wednesday I got to visit a village and a church where we sang a couple songs (10 Thousand Reasons and Open The Eyes of My Heart Lord). Unfortunately, I was starting to not feel well, got sick and missed out when my team visited the market, a school, and a village over the next couple days. While they did that, I stayed at home resting and healing. Thank God I’m finally feeling much better, but prayers are still appreciated.
Check out the pictures below to see where my team and I are living this month and the things I am thankful for!
This is the house we are living in this month! I’m thankful for the gorgeous view from outside.
The wall I took the last picture from. I’m thankful I was able to get up high enough to actually see the view from above the house.
My room for the month, there are 4 bedrooms in the house. (One is a master with a bathroom in it.. I’m thankful for hot showers!). We Are only using 3 of the rooms with 2 of us in each. Yes.. I did make my bed just for the picture.. anyway I’m thankful for the warm blankets on the bed as it gets a bit chilly overnight.
I have a closet in the room as well. I’m definitely not the most organized person but I am thankful for the space to put the few clothes that I have with me 🙂
The kitchen. I’m thankful for hot tea and clean water.
Dining area. I’m thankful for naked noodles and soup juice (aka top ramen, which has been pretty much all I’ve eaten the past couple days.. but I love it)
Living room. I’m thankful for a projector we got to use so I could watch movies with my friends when I wasn’t feeling well.
Laundry this month is done by hand washing. I’m thankful I learned how to do this when I was in Kenya. (It’s really not hard but I’m still thankful this wasn’t my first time doing it..)
Thanks for reading!
Blessings,
Kaci (although my name for this month is Leena because Kaci is too hard for them to say.. my host tried to say it and she called me crazy instead of Kaci lol).
Sorry to hear you weren’t feeling well. I love seeing these photos of where you at staying. Im so glad you decided to visit Matchu pichu too. Thank you for sharing such great pictures and your experience. I love you honey and I’m so glad for you and proud of you on this mission. Keep up the great work! I’m grateful to God for this experience for you and that He is also keeping you safe. XOXO
Love you so much! I’m glad I have such awesome people to share my experience with.
I’m so thankful you are feeling better! God is good! Even, maybe especially, in the small things. Do your new friends know we call you crazy Kaci & Kacileena sometimes? Neither of those names are new to you, lol. Thank you for sharing the pictures & details about your life in Huaraz. It helps us feel like you’re not so far away. I’m thankful for the internet so I can read your blogs & see your pictures. I’m so thankful for FaceTime & texting!
Hello PEA. I love getting these updates. What a wonderful home to stay in this month; such a blessing. I’m glad you’re feeling better and are experiencing so many new blessings and Gods creation. What a great experience. We continue to pray for your safety and God is doing a great job of giving me peace by seeing these updates. I’ll be looking forward to learning all these worship songs in different languages. Love you beyond measure my PEA. Stay positive and remember the blessings. WE MISS YOU!
Hi Kaci, Glad you’re feeling better! That’s what happens once in awhile
when you’re a world traveler. ha ha I’ m always happy to see another
blog from you!! It must be hard to feel grateful when you don’t feel good,
but you’ll be blessed since you’re following His Word. What an adventure!
Keep the faith! I love you!! Just Gramma So glad to see PJ is on your bed.
Looks like you are living pretty good this month! I hope the trend continues!
Love Dad
PS…the house looks better than the food you showed me the other night…..Shhhhhhhhh
Hope you are keeping up with a journal mentioning little details we don’t hear about. Say, I haven’t seen the check I gave you go thru my bank. Blessings, and safety. Aunt Leslie
Love the view into your base for ministry. Prayers for you to feel better soon.
loved getting to see where your team is for the month and what your living quarters look like! I makes me feel closer to all of you! I also deeply appreciate how you expressed the things you felt thankful for despite hardships, and learn about what you are doing! Dear God, please keep Kaci and the whole squad healthy as they adjust to constant changing diets, environments, and water! In Jesus’ name, amen.