Who would ever think it would be cold in Paraguay!? Before I came, I looked at the weather and what is normal during the different times of the year. Some how I don't think it hit me how cold it really gets until I got here. Since I've been here, the winter has been pretty mild, and even last week, it was hot. But this week was a little different: I've been PILING on the layers at night... it's really cold. Not that I'm complaining, I sleep better when it's cold outside of my blankets, I'm just saying that I'm learning what REAL cold is! (Because there's not heat, so when it's 50, it feels even colder.)

Yesterday Paraguay played Argentina in a qualifying game for the world cup. Even though they tied, it was really fun to watch, because one of my friends at the CD is from Argentina, and everyone else was cheering for Paraguay, so it was a lot of fun!

Today I visited a new church, called Raices. It was great! After singing Great is Thy Faithfullness (with drums and guitar, not in 4 parts, but that's ok. If I wanted to go to a church like I'm used to, I would've stayed in Kidron. :) ), but after singing that song, we sang How Great Thou Art- but in FOUR languages (Spanish, Guaraní, German, and English). After being a way from your home and culture, to be in a group singing a hymn in English (not just English, but to make sure that everyone is equally represented), it almost brings tears to my eyes... but then again, if you know me, it doesn't take much to do that. :)

Also, I've been receiving a lot of notes and emails from people, and I just want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They mean so much to me!