I’m sitting on my “porch” right now. The rain’s just letting up. It’s rainy season here in Majuro and I think it’s wonderful. Maybe I’ll save some tin cans and set them outside my window. I think I’d enjoy that.
School is starting soon. When some of the SMs and I were talking, I told them the teaching part didn’t worry me. I said it was the Jesus element that was a bit unsettling. Kids I love. It was Jesus I needed to love more.
School is starting soon. When some of the SMs and I were talking, I told them the teaching part didn’t worry me. I said it was the Jesus element that was a bit unsettling. Kids I love. It was Jesus I needed to love more.
So I’m working on that.
Anyone can say “I love Jesus.” You’re supposed to, right? But to love Jesus best, you need to like Him first. And to like Him is to want to know Him. We’re doing pretty good so far, Jesus and I.
Meanwhile, I’ve attempted to make my unintentionally colorful brick room homey, though I fear it’s leaning more towards the homely side instead. And unless I’m taken by surprise, or trying to kill one, the cockroaches don’t bother me too much. Elizabeth, my apartment-mate, has enough fright over them for the all four of us.
So in-between preparing my classroom, cracking sprouting coconuts, and trying to bake better bread than Travis (still unsuccessful, but getting closer), I have been making a home out of little Majuro while also grasping Jesus in a different way. It’s all very good.
Our SM Home
Our sleeping place
Goodmorning Majuro
3 comments:
I like this blog because it's just simple and feels like you're just talking about whatever. It's conversational, not complex.
I'll send you books Jaimie! Any type in particular?
-Katy
Hello, my friend...this is Luz and I have been spending time with the family reading your blog page. I love hearing about your life there and the journey you are on right now. In particular, I wanted to share an aspect of my own journey that connects with your experience of "liking Jesus." I remember growing up with my grandmother and hearing her say, "pray, pray. pray...everyday...and God will help you." My grandmother worked at shaping my connection to Jesus. I can tell you that I struggled with this for many years. The one constant that helped me was having this wonderful woman in my life inspiring me to keep praying. In the end, Jamie...this is the most crucial aspect of "liking Jesus more." He is already within you and with you. Listen and keep your mind open to this journey. It will be the most rewarding part of your life...and it is so worth it! L:)
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