Friday, August 8, 2008

Pee white, pee right!

So, these last two days have been a little different from what we had planned and/or expected. We woke up yesterday and out of 21 of us players, there were about 12 who were mostly healthy(5 who felt absolutely and totally healthy)... dehydration has struck and struck hard!!! (hence the title of this post- it has become our new motto for hydration) Yesterday those of us who were healthy did what we could to help out the sick, and those who were sick- well, they rested and drank. It was a refreshing day of rest that everyone needed. In the afternoon there was a group of us that went shopping for a little bit to get our and stretch the legs, we also got our picture taken for the local paper. After that a few of us had an opportunity to make an appearance on channel 6- Pucallpa's public tv station.


Last night we played in the Women's Futbol Tournament of Pucallpa, we played the local university's club team. Several of the girls were feeling better so we had about 17 go to the game last night, not all played, because we didn't want to send them back to the sick side. Today has been similarly low key, an opportunity for rest and recovery for everyone. We are all nearly recovered, but we are sad to know that one of our teammates might have to head home early. Please keep her in your prayers, as well as our team's health throughout the next week.


We feel a little stuck because we aren't doing as much these last two days, but we are still seeing God move and work around us. We are seeing him heal our teammates, and we are getting opportunities to minister to each other. Also, last night we were informed that as a result of our visit here, there is a university team here that is going to be starting up a women's soccer program! It's been a blessing to get to know the people here, and make some friends, we've been blessed by many of them and hopefully we are doing the same for them.


Despite whatever satan has been trying to send our way with illnesses, we are still thrilled to be in Peru with each other playing soccer everyday and spreading the love of God! Please continue to pray for us as we go throughout the next week. -Messer

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Definitely still praying for you guys!

Illnesses are rough, and so I'm praying that everyone feels better really soon!

That's cool that the university is thinking of starting a soccer program because of you guys and how you're letting the Lord shine through you!

:o) We miss you back here in Winona, but we know that Heaven will be a much larger place because of hearts that the Lord is stirring down there as you do His work!

Momma Roe said...

Hello Ladies,

Praying that ALL improve in your health and especially for Jones and her family. You have no idea how we at home are able to forward your posts to all our friends, family and co-workers many who do not know Christ, it is just another way that He is using your trip to reach others. Rejoice in All things! lol Momma Roe

ratetro said...

Hope everyone is feeling much better. We have been praying for each one of you!

Keep pressing on! You have many prayer warriors helping you win the battle for Christ.

Sandy

AT Megan said...

Thinking of all of you and continuing to pray for you. Please take care of yourselves. I can't wait to hear about this awesome experience.

cafeladypa said...

GOD IS GOOD ALLL THE TIME

Praying for your physical and spiritual strength. Now that your Peru adventures are almost over but never forgotten pray that this is a stepping stone to finding God's will for each of your lives. Have safe travels home.