Hitchhiking and Other Such Craziness

So the past week
has been a little
unconventional.

We haven't really
had anything to really do.
Like,
we were able to paint
the weight room
at one of the high schools,
and then we
did some other things around
Samoa Baptist Academy.
But other than that,
we've just been chilling
and getting some other things done.
But in that time
I was still able to see how
the Lord was working
in my own life.
I'm always a busy-body.
I have to have
something to do.
So this whole week
the Lord has been breaking me
of that habit.
He's taught me that
there is a point to resting.
So in my rest,
I've learned how to better rest
in His presence.
Which was such a blessing.
I think this past week
has been one of the best
weeks with the Lord that I've
had in a while.
So, even though we didn't
do a ton here on AmSam,
the Lord did a big work in
my heart.

One of the things we got to do
on Friday though was a lot of fun.
We started out the day
going to a local breakfast joint,
Mom's place.
We had heard that they were really
good.
So we wanted to give it a shot.
(I got pancakes.
They were alright,
but definitely not
Weck's pancakes.
[I can't wait to have a
pancake sandwich from
Weck's when I'm home
next week!!!!!])
Anyway,
we then went and did some
sight seeing.
We hiked down into
an old
volcanic crater.
It honestly looked
like more jungle
because it was so green.
But I guess it was still cool.
Then we went to a lookout spot
on the side of one of the mountains.
But to get there,
we had to take a bus
to the bottom of the mountain.
The plan had been to catch a bus
to the top of the mountain.
But you see,
the problem was
that no buses were coming.
At all.
We waited
and waited
and waited.
So.
We decided to catch a ride
to the top.
We finally flagged down a truck.
And the driver agreed to take us up
halfway.
But he ended up taking us
the whole way.
What a blessing!!
The view was
incredible.
I know, I say that a lot.
But seriously.
The views here are
awesome.
God is so good.
We then went to a
traditional
Samoan umu.
That is their form of
BBQ.
They start early in the morning,
and they heat up rocks.
Then, early afternoon
when the rocks are hot enough,
they place what every they're
cooking on top of the rocks
then they cover it all with
banana leaves.
So, it was pretty legit.

I've been spending a lot
of time in my friend's
hammock
the past few days.
It's been a great escape.
And it's been a good
time to talk to the Lord
and just tell Him what's
going on in my head.
So I'm pretty sure
when I get back
stateside
that I'll be investing in
one.
For reals.

But anyway,
this is my last "week."
Technically
I only have four days left now.
Crazy!!
But Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
we'll be having our last VBS.
We're going back to the church
we were helping with before.
So I'm excited to see the kids again.
It should be a good few days.
I have no idea what we'll
be doing in the afternoons,
but hopefully we'll go a few
more places to see the beaches and
stuff.
I'm excited
to see what the Lord is
going to do. I think that's what I'm
most excited about.
What will He do in my life
and through my life
over the next four days
to impact the lives of the people
in AmSam?
I'm ready and willing
to do whatever
He wants me to do.

But I do get to go home soon!
And I am so excited about
that as well!
I can't wait to see my family
and friends.
I've missed them so!

But anyway,
be praying that the
Lord would move in great
ways in the hearts and lives of
many.
Pray that we would
be obedient to His voice in doing
what He tells us to do.
Pray that my flights would all be on time.
(I only have a three hour layover in HA,
so if my flight from Pago Pago
leaves late, I'm in trouble.
But if I'm supposed to be late,
then I'll see what the Lord has
for me in that.)
But just pray that I will be
obedient and joyful
in all things.

God's working in great ways.

Blessings.