purpose

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17563357 (I can't seem to hyperlink it so just copy and paste it into your internet browser)

I was reading the news update from President Bush's trip around South America. This is the link to the article. VERY INTERESTING! Can you believe I will be living in that city?

Why do they hate us/bush so much? We are trying to help, geez. Have you ever burned something or said terrible things about people who gave you 4 million dollars to help you out of your problems? I guess I will understand their hatred once I am there and can get their opinions on things. Right now it's difficult for me to see what the real problem is and to really take it seriously.

It's pretty frightening. If they really hate americans that much, maybe I will get kidnapped. But at the same time, this is going to be a great adventure! I am already having to trust God so much more with what he's got in mind for me this next year. People act like I'm crazy when I tell them where I am going. I don't really think it's that crazy. God sends people places that need to know about him and this is definitely one of those places. Why should he send us to perfect places?

I've realized that my purpose there is to reach the Colombian kids that I will be teaching English to while I am there. The youth of today are the future of tomorrow and if someone invests in them enough, maybe they will make better choices unlike others in the country who have turned to the FARC (and other rebellious groups) and drug production. They can change the country if someone tells them how God can change their life.

I am extremely excited that I will be able to be part of what is going on in Colombia and possibly impact a few lives. That's definitely something to live or die for. Que buena oportunidad!