Who is Laura?

For those of you who don’t know me too well - and, yes, even for those of you who do know me too well :-), here’s some light reading of random things about me:

• I am a mexi-pol texan. My dad’s parents are Mexican and Polish and my mom’s parents are, well… Texan. Tell you what, there are not many of us mexi-pol texans around, and I’m very proud to be one. :-)
• I like shoveling snow. I do not like cleaning showers (I’d prefer to clean a toilet in place of a shower). I have been in four states at the same time. I have never eaten a grasshopper, but I think I will get that chance, since they are apparently a special treat in Oaxaca :-)
• I have been on missions to Honduras 4 times. Through my experiences there, I have been blessed with many amazing opportunities. Can you guess which one of the following is something I never really did in Honduras?
  a. help deliver a baby
  b. jump off a 20-foot cliff into a river
  c. make cinnamon rolls from scratch
  d. ride in a cattle truck on a highway
  e. build part of a road
  f. cut a path with a machete
  g. teach in a one-room school building
  h. help construct a pond
  Hmmm… which one could it be? Have your guess? Well, actually, all of them are true (tricky, eh?). I have also had the wonderful opportunity during my times there to be still and know that God is God and experience the passionate worship of Honduran churches.

Well, I hope you enjoyed that. My future blogs will probably be more informative, but I thought I’d toss in a fun one for kicks :-)

On my way

Great news! My support is currently at 95%!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, both financially and prayerfully.

Speaking of prayer... :-)

• Please be praying for Oaxaca. Every year there is a teacher's strike in Oaxaca. This year, however, the strike has lasted a lot longer, seen a lot more violence, and Oaxaca's political situation is volatile. The missionaries there feel that it is safe enough for me to come, but please be praying for a peaceful resolution to this serious problem that has lasted for several months.
• I am leaving for Oaxaca very soon, August 30th. Please be praying for me as I prepare to leave - getting packed and ready to go. Also, pray for my family as our time together grows short and as we say goodbye.

"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32