Sushi, Fortunes, and Adventure

God answered your prayers in giving me a better day today.  My lesson went well today, I met with two of my mentees, Sarah and I planned Ultimate Frisbee teams for tomorrow, I finally got a pair of JFK pants to wear during my Optativa, I received an encouraging letter in the mail, and I was able to spend some quality time with a new friend.  Funny how little things thrill me!

Sarah took me to her favorite sushi bar after school and introduced me to the dish she orders every time: beef and cream cheese rolled in seaweed and rice and dipped in chipotle mayonnaise.  I really enjoyed to food, but even more-so the conversation.  Quality time is one of my primary love languages—it’s how I feel loved, and it was nice of Sarah to take time out of her hectic schedule to love me in this way.  We talked about family, friends, and work.  I am not alone in my frustrations with students or the administration, which is comforting. 

After returning home, I opened the fortune cookie that came with the meal and found the following message: “You should be able to undertake and complete anything”.  Thanks to my dear friend Stephanie, I am unable to read a fortune without adding the slightly inappropriate tag ending… But for this particular message, I decided to add my own tag ending of “in Christ”.  I know I can’t undertake or complete anything on my own, but as Paul mentioned in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things because Christ gives me the strength.”  And I think I am beginning to grasp the concept of being happy with whatever I have.  I have a long way to go before I master it, but I have to start somewhere.  Thank you for your prayers in this area, and in the area of school as well!

Tomorrow is Mexico’s Independence Day (El Grito), and I have the pleasure of joining a group of people in San Miguel de Allende to celebrate.  After that, I’m headed for a weekend of white water rafting, waterfalls, jungle, and relaxation.  I’ll let you all know the outcome of this adventure upon my return!