Bienvenidos to my blog! My apologies for not posting sooner as I know that several of you have already been checking. Some of you may be curious as to what this year is all about. Put in a few words: faith, challenge, growth, service, perspective.
The image for the title of my page I felt was rather appropriate for what I anticipate this next year being like. The picture is of a souvenier given to me by a good friend from a trip he took to some of the pyrimads in Mexico around the holidays (forgive me Hector for not remembering precisely where they were :-). He framed its significance as a metaphor for my experiences here: it will be a tough climb with moments in which I will probably want to quit, but with each challenge or step becoming a bit smaller, yet with its own tint and unique lessons. In the end I will emerge at the top with a completely new perspective and a beautiful view. The gift was wrapped (guy-fashion) in a Mexican newspaper and a black plastic bag which in self-admitted BS was supposed to symbolize the darkness of being in a foreign country and the language barrier.
I will post more details about my experiences here mostly likely tomorrow or Thursday, but I am truly enjoying myself. As I write this I am rather distracted by a magnificent storm that has been going on for more than an hour and a half. It is probably the best storm I have ever witnessed! It started as the sun was setting with each electric white flash lighting up an orange-pink sky. Most of the storm was initially on the other side of the dorm building so all I saw was flash after flash followed by rumbles and cracks so close together that I couldn't tell which thunder clap corresponded with which strike of lightning. It has now seemed to move around to just in front of my window to where I can see the jagged lightning bolts etch their way across the sky or down to the earth. I am enthralled. Storms like this remind me of the enormity of God's power and might; no other time do I seem to feel this close to Him. It has stormed, though not to this degree, every night I've been here. Perhaps God is letting me know that He is here with me, even in Mexico while I am far away from everything else familiar.
With that, I must be off to bed. My day starts at 8:30 tomorrow morning with an activity led by some of the students here.
Thank you all for your emails and prayers! They are much appreciated. Buenas noches de Querétaro, México.
* for those of you Spanish-speakers, constructive criticism of any Spanish I may post is appreciated. :-)
8 comments:
Bekah,
I did not get to tell you that we saw a similar show on the way back to our hotel room last night after we left you. Not so good as yours, though. It was so far away that we never heard any thunder. Also, that road we were wondering about does go through the campus to the main road, as long as the gate is open. We miss you already - you are sooooo far away. Love, Mom & Dad
I miss you so much. I know that this experience will strength you so much. You have a beautiful spirit and so much determination and will power. That nothing but good things are in store for you. I know you will make the best out of being in Mexico. I don't have to tell you stay strong because you are already strong.
On another note when is your birthday? I do plan on coming to visit you. Love, Dannie
Miss you! Miss you! And I'm so jealous you get to experience good storms for a few months. ;)
Rebekah: Your journey is surely an inspiration to all of us that know you. I've just witnessed your storm through your eyes. rm
I am sooo jealous of your storm...I love them and we get so few of them. I'm glad you appreciate them tho...enjoy for me too....love, Wilma
Yay Rebekah! Bravely going where no women have gone before (literally since you will be staying in the Men's dorm ;P) I can't wait to hear more about your adventures. I'm so excited for you and proud of you. Also in agreement with you about Hector's BS; he is so full of crap sometimes. . . May I suggest that you post the occasional spanish lesson when you learn fabulous new things? That way your limited american friend can learn vicariously.
What's the best thing about being back in the states?...being able to flush your toilet paper!
Hola Rebekah, Como estas? I can't wait till you can escribe(write) me in espanol(Spanish). I'll try to write in espanol as much as possible. I don't have the accents or symbols on this so it won't be accurate. Well keep in touch. Hasta luego. Love tia Linda
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