“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
One of my favorite proverbs is a Yiddish Proverb: “Der mentsh trakht un got laht”- Man plans, God laughs. If the past few days haven’t been proof of that I don’t know what is. Long story short, I have a lot of people to see in my final weeks in America and two cars broke down in 24 hours in attempt to see some of them. After the first car broke down I was reflecting a lot on what my plan was over the years. If you would have asked me five years ago where I would be today I am positive I would not have told you I would spend a year in Mexico. About a year ago I remember telling a coworker who was going on a vacation in Mexico that I had no interest in ever going there. Man, that must have made God laugh. However, He knows best and I could not be more excited for the adventure that I am about to embark on!
As mentioned in the “about me” section I have wanted to find a long term volunteer opportunity for about five years now. A couple months ago I found Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Our Little Brothers and Sisters), or NPH for short, and fell in love with their mission.One of my favorite proverbs is a Yiddish Proverb: “Der mentsh trakht un got laht”- Man plans, God laughs. If the past few days haven’t been proof of that I don’t know what is. Long story short, I have a lot of people to see in my final weeks in America and two cars broke down in 24 hours in attempt to see some of them. After the first car broke down I was reflecting a lot on what my plan was over the years. If you would have asked me five years ago where I would be today I am positive I would not have told you I would spend a year in Mexico. About a year ago I remember telling a coworker who was going on a vacation in Mexico that I had no interest in ever going there. Man, that must have made God laugh. However, He knows best and I could not be more excited for the adventure that I am about to embark on!
“NPH transforms the lives of abandoned and disadvantaged children with homes, healthcare and educational programs, making a positive impact in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
It’s pretty hard to not fall in love with it if you ask me. Within a few short months everything fell into place and in 10 days I will be venturing to Cuernavaca, Mexico (50 miles south of Mexico City) for a year. NPH has two Mexico homes (one for younger children and one for teenagers) and Cuernavaca is the teenager’s home.
Aside from getting my butt kicked in Fútbol, I will be the Project Assistant for half the day and the other half I will be hanging out with the kids and serving them either lunch or dinner. I plan on explaining my position after I have settled and have a better grasp on my roles. Overall, when people ask how I am feeling the only emotion I have used is excited. I can’t wait to see how the pequeños change me, to fall in love with a new culture and language, for the trials I will face and grow from, the new family and friends I will make, and to serve God, His children and bring His word with me. It’s going to be a great year!Stay tuned as this gringa moves south of the border to the City of Eternal Spring.
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11
God bless,
Katie
Praises:- For Fr. Wasson (founder of NPH) and all the hard working staff, volunteers and benefactors that have helped mold NPH into what it is today.
- For God’s plan for all of us, for it is way better than we could ever have in mind.
Prayers:
- For God to keep help keep the future volunteers safe as we travel to Mexico.
- For the Lord to help us surrender our wants and desires to best serve and love Him and the children.
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