Spanish Spain & more SPANISH

Yesterday Amanda went to a Spanish fundraiser for relief from the earthquake in Lorca with some you the youth from the Spanish church. I opted out since it would be 15 hours of pure Spanish  and I am neither physically nor mentally prepared for such an endeavor yet. I stayed in Roquetas, went for a long run on the beach and enjoyed a few hours of sun at the beach on the lovely Mediterranean before I had to return to the house and prepare for Kids Club.  Kids Club was great and it is really helping me improve on Spanish. Some of the girls made me pictures and cards and I am likely to treasure them forever. Its just a unique thing to be able to spend time with these African children.

Today we went to church which is always a little tiring considering its all in Spanish. I know I am complaining a lot about how everything is in Spanish and etc and yes I am aware that the language that is spoken in Spain is Spanish. I just didn’t realize how physically and mentally exhausting it could be when you have to communicate in a foreign language on hours upon end. But anyways, Church is getting better because my Spanish is getting better (ish). After church we went to an American restaurant, which was quite interesting and very good. Though there were several grammatical errors in their menu when using English. But I don’t blame them, learning a foreign language is hard, so I hear. After lunch Amanda and I went for a long walk/hike on the beach where we saw many topless Spaniards ranging from 1 years old to 70+. It is quite a culture experience to walk on the beach and see half naked people, literally. But  I also find it intriguing and beautiful that these woman (who aren’t always in the best shape, at all) have such confidence in the bodies that god has given them. I don’t think I will ever reach such a level of confidence, much to my mothers appreciation I’m sure, but it is an aspect of Spanish culture that I do respect.

I also found out recently that Amanda and I will be able to go to the south of France on the French Rivera with the Whitleys for their team meeting. So this summer so far is just getting better day by day, thanks to all of the wonderful prayers ya’ll are giving me I’m sure. So keep it up! Thanks!