So things are going great at the Hogar de Cristo.
I worked there on Thursday night and Friday night this week. It was really an awesome experience. I truly believe that it is easiest to see the love of Christ demonstrated in the poor and needy. They understand what it means to be in need, and they understand how important it is to feel the love of Jesus.
I was assigned to "sector azul" on Thursday night which is the VIP section for those people that have to get up for work and are really calm. I loved los educadores (which are the people in charge of the various sections). They are all very nice and the two that I was with Victor y Jacolyn were the best. We talked a lot about life and why I was here. I was a big hit because I was from the States. It was so good to be around local people. I think my Spanish is already improving.
So, something really cool happened after I worked on Thursday night. I met one of the guys in the Hostel in the bar after I got back and we got to talking about what I did that night. He said he would be really interested in doing something meaningful and asked if he could come along the next day. It was really great to be able to share the experience of giving and sharing with someone. His name is Hussein and he is from England, and it was so great to get to know him. Needless to say, Friday night was spendid. There was a man there that was feeling really depressed. I went up to him and asked if I could pray for him and even though my prayer was in half English and half Spanish, God was able to speak to him and comfort his heart through my love. I think that I found someone who is a local that works there that I can stay with so, I am going to be looking into that. I appreciate the continued prayer, and I love everyone very much back at home.
Con todo mi amor,
Mateo
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Porch, that is so amazing! I am praying for you and it is so cool to be able to read about what is going on with you, and know you are safe:)!
so proud of you Matt, keep it up and can't wait to hear more about what is going down in my ancestors stomping ground. Say hi to my chileno brothers for me. :)
Just received a link to your blog from Dr Thompson. I can tell you're excited - it's contagious. I'm excited for you. May God continue to lead you in your work in Chile for as long as it lasts and then during the balance of your stay on earth also.
- Merrill W Seroy (from Palm Springs area)
Matt,
I'm with you man. I remember well my trips before I had 6 children to look after and a business to run to support them all. You will never be the same. May Jesus continue to reap the reward for His suffering through your service to Him.
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