Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.... “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Isaiah 43:1-3, 7, 10-13

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

A Bolivian Baby Shower


The daughter of our host family is expecting a baby boy in March, which is exciting for me because that is the time my sister is due as well. It has been fun for me to watch her in the last stages of her pregnancy and imagine my sister going through those stages as well. We had a baby shower for Wendi, the daughter, last weekend. It is exciting being a part of family happenings like this – part of the advantage of being in a home stay program. We are able to participate in family events from the very beginning of our time here in Cochabamba – things like baby showers, weddings, baptisms etc. The baby shower was a lot of fun. It was a lot longer than in the States (from 4-8:30), but they had a sit down tea, games, and time to open gifts. We hope to participate in many more family events just like this, and learn more about the Cochabambino culture in the process.
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