"I Pitty the Fool" Mr. T

There are days when I seem so foolish- esp. about the culture and the language. I make myself look like such a goober some days. This got me thinking about what the scripture says:

18For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
19For it is written, "I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE, AND THE CLEVERNESS OF THE CLEVER I WILL SET ASIDE."
20Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
21For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
22For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom;
23but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness,
24but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
25Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;
27but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,
28and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are,
29so that no man may boast before God.
30But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,
31so that, just as it is written, "LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD."

1st Corinthians 1:18-31

So glad that in my weakness He is stronger (see 2nd Cor. 12:7-11)and that His ways and thought are higher than mine (see Is. 55- what a promise!). May we follow the example of King David and be undignified (see 2nd Sam 6:22)! So here's where the title comes into play...as I was thinking about this it made me think of the Mr. T video to the song of that verse, a flashback of sorts to my last summer in St. Louis and thus the title.

So, here are some thoughts from my head...

I love teaching, however, I don't know if it's what I want to do forever. I really miss working in the social ministries. I miss the halls of the women's/children's shelter (probably the hardest job I've ever had but the most rewarding at the same time)and I miss helping adult women get their GEDS. I can't help but see the need for a shelter just like DSV here in Mexico and the necessity of a program like Christian Women's Job Corps. However, culturally acceptable, it probably isn't. I really miss that stuff. I didn't think I would, but I do. I know that God has placed me right where I need to be for this stage of my life. I love Mexico! I love Mexicans! I love living in Mexico. I know that my job is to support the full time servants here in Mx by securing that their children have a good education...a very important thing. I just long to work more hands on with those in physical need.

Mexican Independence Day!

Pics

Can you find me?

Tell me who isn't the Mexican and I'll give you 10 centavos!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Feliz Cumpleanos a mi mama!(Sept. 19) Te amo mucho!

Happy Independence Day, Mexico! I should have some fun pics to post after tomorrow! So, since I had to take a final on the 4th of July, tomorrow I get to have the day off for Mexico's Independence Day and of course today I am wearing my Mexican futbol jersey! Viva Mexico!!

Great by Ten Shekel Shirt

I have always wanted to be somebody who is great
To be great in, great in your eyes, is my dream
To be the one who makes you smile is everything
To love my enemiesTo serve others until I become the least
To be great in, great in your eyes, is my dream
To be the one who makes you smile is everything
Greatness in this world is different than greatness in your eyes
To be great in, great in your eyes, is my dream
To be the one who makes you smile is everything
To be genuine in my love for others and for you is to be great

Have You Ever Wanted by Shawn McDonald

Have you ever wanted to be someone else
Have you ever wanted just to be someone
Have you ever wanted to reach your dreams
Have you ever wanted life to be more than it seems
I have tasted of a love so wide
That it stops all my time
I have tasted of a love so deep
That it blows my mind
Have you ever wanted to reach up and touch the sky
Have you ever wanted to pack it up and say good-bye
Have you ever wanted someone to care
Have you ever wanted someone to be there
He is sweet, He is sweet
What your looking for
Is my sweet, sweet Jesus
What You're looking for
Is my sweet Lord

One more week of school down. woot woot. 3 more weeks until I have to start teaching a split level class. Should keep things interesting. I'm whiped out.

Last week I had several good Spanish days! I went with my rommie to Bible study where she left me alone when it came to the eating toacos part. (she didn't physically leave me, she just wasn't around in the room). I actually was able to carry on a few conversations and get to know a few people! Gracias a Dios!

More later! It's time to go home.

Puppet Show

The Story of the "Good Samaritan"as told by puppets made from paper bags! FYI- on Fridays, in the morning we have music and drama. Then in the afternoons, the kids go to PE.