He has Risen Allelia! It has indeed been a busy busy busy week with filled with celebrations, work, and a little bit of relaxation. Easter Vigil was beautiful,the church in Manglarato was full. Maribeth and I had a small taste of what parents must feel when their little ones insist on holding the lit candel during the Easter Vigil. Easter day Mass was celebrated at the Sanctuario in Olon. After Easter lunch I spent the afternoon at the beach with Maribeth, Belen, Jovanka, and Chari (three of the consecrated ladies). We took great joy in enjoying all aspects of the quiet beach in Olon, the warmth of the sun, the strong tide coming in and out, and building sculptures in the sand. Truly a beautiful way to rejoice in His Reserection.
This passed tuesday, March 25th the Mission base celebrated its feast day, The Immaculate Conception. Monday the day before the Mission base´s feast day I was able to spend most of my afternoon in the Chapel at the Finca, and afterwards I was able to talk with Fr. Othmar about the spirituality of the community. It is truly beautiful what they try to live, to be like Mary and her Fiat in everything that His will be done in their lives. He gave me two books as well about two saints the community strive to be immitate along with Our Lady, Bl Dina Belange and Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity. It was beautiful to talk with Fr. he is a very holy man, not pressuring me to join the community but to simply be a saint, to be holy in what ever call the Lord puts on my heart. I have had the same experience with the Missionaries as well... they love their call to consecrate their lives totally to Him in their Fiat when we talk about my vocation and the vows one day I will make in how I will love with my entire life they simply say I must strive to be a saint in whatever call He puts upon my heart.
I am learning more and more it is not the big things that I will acomplish over this next year that really matter... but it is how I love each person He crosses my path with each moment that is going to make the difference. For example, I am not memorizing Cardiac Rhythms or practicing codes but I have the opportunity to simply be and love the children when they come into the consultario. To listen to their hopes, dreams, or whatever they want to talk about. I treasure my time with the new girls from Inter. Menor (7-15 years) as they waited for their check ups with the doctor, or mopping the consultorio floor while Andre simply kept me company. These are the things that matter and I believe He has called me to be present in Ecuador to do. I really moves my heart ... many of the kids come from very difficult situations yet when they see you they open their arms and come running to you with a smile longing to be loved. I often wish I could give them a family where they would be safe and loved... it hurts my heart... but all I can do right now is be an instrument of His love the them right now.
This passed week I also am continuing to learn to truly take joy in simple and small things. Things like running water, making my own cotton balls and sterilizing gaze for the consultorio, mopping and sweeping floors, handwashing clothes.
As for the passed weekend... Maribeth, Fatima, and I left Friday afternoon for Loja and have spent the weekend seeing the city as well as surrounding pueblos. The university of Loja has a distance learning program with the Mission base in Olon so Fatima had some work with them on Monday in Loja so we left a few days early to see the city. I hope to post pictures later this week. Marianita (one of the missionaries) was gracious to take on my Monday morning blood draws so I could go on this trip. Therefore this passed Friday I helped her at the Finca doing blood draws as well as the lab test with the blood. What an opportunity to learn so much!
Please continue to pray for the children, Mariya as she studies for her MCATs, Maribeth as she prepares her heart to leave, the children as they begin classes on Tuesday, the missionaries, the consultorio, and me as well that I maybe and instrument of His love. I miss you all very much and carry you all in my heart of prayer. May the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts guide, protect, and intercede for you always.
love and prayers,
Sara
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My dear Sara...oh, how beautiful. I check your blog about 92 times a day for updates. :) Thanks for loving Jesus and being His love to our little ones. Peace and blessings.
Dear Beautiful Mariya,
Indeed we are constantly close to one another in thought and especially in prayer. I am so greatful for how you have shown me how to love... the Kids often ask about you and I know that by the way they bring you up that you have been an instrument of His love in their lives. Continue to seek His face in all things and be assure we are close in His Sacred Heart.
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