Saturday, November 17, 2007

Week Two and Three

Hey there everyone! I apologize for not updating sooner. I never
get alot of time on the computer so I always seem to forget to
update. So sorry to those of you who read this.

Things are going so great here. I have learned and experienced
so much in the last few weeks. It is hard to believe that I have
less than 2 weeks left here in Jamaica. It makes me sad to have
to leave this amazing culture.

Last week, God gave me an AWESOME treat. My friends were
on a cruise and they had a stop over in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. So I
took a taxi to Ocho and I got the spend the days with them. It
was such a nice treat to be able to see some familiar faces. I think
that is what gave me a whole new outlook on my time here. I was
so proud to be able to show them a bit about the Jamaica culture.
Annelise and Vic, Jason and Tammy, thank you so much for
spending the day with me. It was such a special time for me.

The weather here hasnt been the best. We are still getting parts
of the hurricanes so it is quite rainy. I think it has rained almost
every day since being here. But this weekend the sun is shining so
I am hoping to get some sun.

I am keeping quite busy. I just finished organizing a ladies office  
here. That was quite alot of work but I accomplished it so that is
great. Then I have continued to volunteer at CUMI. I am really
enjoying doing that. We were able to stop in at an orphanage a
couple of times. Totally sad and devastating to see these children
who just want affection. We spent most of the time in the baby
nursery. Holding all the new borns. Some of them are so tiny that
you could hold them with one hand. I wish I could take some home
with me but for obvious reasons, I cant.

Sorry about not posting pictures. The computers we work on dont
allow you to download anything so it will have to wait until I get
back.

God is so great. He has challenged me in my faith more than I ever
thought He could. He has stretched me beyond my comfort zone
which I shouldnt complain about since I asked Him to do that. I
have met some amazing people here. I have been able to experience
and absorb myself in a new way of living. It has been surreal to me.

Thanks you for all of your support. It means so much to me! Love
you all!

I will try to post one more time before I leave! Till then...

1 comment:

Michelle said...

Great post Lexi!! Glad your having such a great time! I wish we all could have similar experiences. I bet it was super hard being in the orphanage.....it breaks my heart just reading what you posted. Enjoy the rest of your time!! Lots of prayers and hugs!