Venezuela 8/11/06

Hi all. I am sitting in a house in Caracas after a day at camp, an afternoon of shopping in Caracas and now a delicious STEAK dinner bbqed by a man from the church. Some of the best steak I have ever had! Today was the last day of camp, it was not all that hot most of the time, thankfully. We have the closura program tomorrow for all the parents and children at the church. We will do dramas and music, gospel, etc. Pray for energy. Still no water! By God´s amazing grace, it has not really bothered me much. We have had showers at the Belches so that helps a lot. Karmyn is still pretty sick. Poor girl, she is pretty miserable and is missing out on stuff. Please pray that she will get better soon. Some of us, including yours truly, are on a constant diet of Immodium AD today. I am SO GRATEFUL for the stuff right now and the fact that Pam had some. The food is good, but I think the fruit was part of the culprit, so unfortunately, no more fruit for me! Sad, but I AM NOT WILLING to suffer the consequences anymore! Yes, we have been living in ¨sucio¨ or filth because of no water at the church, it is still fun and God is so gracious in the midst. Please pray that the water gets back to normal soon, though. Yes, for us, because some people are tired of no water, but also because if it continues very long, it is really a health concern for the Venezuelans. It is out in part of Guatire because a water main or something broke due to the heavy rain. Thanks to all of you who have sent me emails. They are encouraging. I wish I could respond to each one, but I want so much to send an update and since my time on the computer is super limited I try to get out the update first. I am so grateful for your prayers! I have felt them. Amidst dehydration and other nicities, and tiredness and the heat, I am reminded that I just need to beg for God´s grace and be dependant on Him. I habitually live independant, and being here is such a reminder of that! Oh that my heart would be crying out to God each morning as it does here begging for grace and strength and energy. The Venezuelans are an encouragement and we are having so much fun getting to know them. I love you all and yes, I will be excited to tell you all my stories once I am home.