Stansberrry Anniversary

April 30, 2007
written by: Bethany Weiler
Greetings to all from the land of Bolivia that is beginning to turn cooler with the changing of seasons! We have had unusually cold temperatures this past week and are quite grateful that the sun has come out once again as we feel the heat of the sun on our faces! We were actually wearing hoodies and hats and shivering slightly in our jeans and sneakers...it was probably about 65 degrees or so...but it was cold!!! In reality though, I am convinced that the temperatures in the States are not the same as the feel of the temperatures down here, and another missionary lady agrees with me too. Something about the humidity and moisture in the air makes the cold just stick to you more and go down to your bones!
Anyways, the team and I continue to work at the guarderia or daycare everyday and are falling in love with our kids more and more with the passing of time. We honestly can't believe we are up to just 2 and 1/2 months...time has truly flown while down here! We have also really enjoyed getting more involved with the children at the hogar or children's home and spending time hanging out with them and getting to know them better. I'm actually giving piano lessons to one of the girls there, so it's been quite an interesting experience to give piano lessons in Spanish, but I'm making it!!
This past weekend we had a celebration for the 53rd anniversary of the hogar and also a dedication ceremony of the casitas that the children are now living in with their parents. Each family prepared something special to share in the little program that we had, and it was really neat to see the choreographies that the kids put together. We actually ended up helping with the worship time and setting up in the morning for the church service and supper to accommodate about 200 people! We had a great time and enjoyed getting to talk with different people connected with the hogar in some form or another.
Please continue to keep our health in your prayers as we have been struggling with some stomach problems and such these past two weeks...I won't go into any details, but just keep our overall health in your prayers! Also, continue to pray for our overall strength and state of mind as some days are pretty stressful for us at times as we work with the kids here at the guarderia!
We thank the Lord though that He is continuing to lead and guide us and has always remained faithful here to protect us and provide for our every need. He is our ultimate source of strength and always there at our side. Thanks for all your prayers, support and encouragement!! It means a lot to us to know that we have so many people from back home praying for us on a regular basis!! Also thanks for your letters and cards!! May the God of peace continue to strengthen each one of you as you continue to serve Him and glorify Him in all you do and say!!
Que Dios les bendiga