Freckles

"How does it feel to be freckled?" "Ummm.....normal?" That was the best response I could think of. . . normal. I didn't know what else to say to Benjamin and Cristina  as they pointed out my differences. Blue eyes - with a hint of cinnamon (niiiice description guys!), white skin, freckles, red hair. I walk around Maipu thinking I look just like everyone else. Then, some one whistles, the not so subtle stare, or the kids ask me "How does it feel to be freckled? :) Once, when I was in Peru, a child insisted that my face was dirty. He continued to say "No, you have dirt all over your face!" I then explained to him that those dirt spots are part of my skin, and they are called freckles. I guess I stand out a bit. I'M DIFFERENT. Weird. :)

Hello Spring!!

Here is a picture of German from House of Hope! In his hand are a few of the blooms thanks to God's beatiful, bursting creation. The sun is shining and warmth spills in through the window as I sit to start a blog. Yes, people, I am trying to be a better communicator! It is something God has convicted me about and I want to be able to share more on a day to day basis about what God is doing. When I sit down to write my monthly updates I get all stressed out obout it being to long and what not, so this way I can ramble off and its not so overwhelming. . . I think!? :)

The warm spring air is infused with the smell of meat on the grill - so strong your mouth starts to water and you can almost taste that juicy steak. Yesterday, September 18th, 2010, Chile celebrated 200 years of independence! Viva Chile! We got a whopping four-day holiday weekend full of Cueca (traditional folk dancing), meat, pebre (chilean salsa), empanadas, chicha, traditional games, the works! 

The day before this long holiday weekend I was bit by the lazy bug and decided I didn't want to fight the crowds in the store - and now I'm down to mayonaise and syrup, rice, and soy sauce! Not because I don't have the money but because the stores are all closed until Tuesday! Needless to say I have been visiting many friends (great fun. . and FOOD!!) Oh, and today is my baby brother's birthday!! Joe's 17 today! Love you, Brother!

t.t.f.n. :)