My allergies started bothering me last Monday, and Tuesday I went into work at the orphanage and I just couldn't do it; I felt so weak...So I decided to take a bunch of meds and just stay in and rest. After I woke up, I wasn't feeling significantly better, but I felt well enough to go back to work Wednesday. So as the week went on, my allergy problem started to get better. BUT, just as I thought my health was improving, they had a stomach bug going around with some of the children at the orphanage...and guess who got it? YUP, I DID! Ugh I felt so terrible--I haven't felt like that in a long time. Since Saturday, I've been trying to get over this stomach bug. Yesterday I started to feel a little better, but this morning I woke up not feeling well again! So I've had to take TWO days off from working in the orphanage; not to mention, I leave Tuesday morning. Today is my last day in Riobamba and I am so upset I will not be able to be with the children...Please continue to keep my health in your prayers! On to a better note, the time I've got to spend with the kids while I've been well, has been AMAZING! I seriously love these kids here and I am sad to leave them tomorrow morning, but I know I will be back!
Through all the health chaos, I actually planned a fast for this past week. Even though I wanted to give in at times, I stuck with my fast and the Lord surely confirmed everything I'd been praying and seeking Him for; on the last day of my fast, of course (the Lord is never late, but He's always on time)! A lot of people like to blame the devil for everything bad that happens in their lives. I feel as though the issues with my health, have been a distraction from the devil, but mainly, a test from God; especially during this time of fasting for me. Let's not give the devil more credit than he deserves!
Like I 'd mentioned, God confirmed so much with me and where I am headed! I cannot wait to share with you guys when I get back!
HIGHS:
1) Being able to bond with one of the little boys by holding him when he wasn't feeling well. I thought of what my mom did for me when my stomach would hurt when I was younger: she would rub my back/stomach, pray over me, and sing to me. So that's exactly what I did--it was a special bonding time!
2) Being able to lead worship at a church here in Riobamba was an awesome experience! I even got to lead the bridge of "Oceans" in Spanish with another girl :)
LOWS:
1) Getting sick, not once, but twice!
2) Not being able to spend my last two days here with the children :(
With Love,
M.C.F.
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