We Have A Pig On Our Wall.

As I am sitting here in my new bedroom surrounded by the girls of my new family, I can't help but feel the joy of this new life fill me to the brim. It's been only three days since we began this new life and it seems like I've been with them for a lifetime. God smiled upon me the day he brought these girls into my life.

This morning we headed over to the church for in-country orientation. It was really neat to be able to hear about the history of El Salvador from the perspective of a native. As much as I enjoyed it, if I'm being honest all I wanted to do was fall asleep. However, we learned a lot about the culture and how the El Salvadorian people truely love each other.

During our lunch break Wes challeged Kaylie to eat an entire slice of lime for the reward of a cup of coffee. Needless to say she did it and after minutes of struggling and spitting all over her plate, she finally succeeded. For such a small girl she certainly is fiesty.

While waiting for our van to transport us from the church to our next destination, the group went down to the cafeteria and hung out with some of the students of the school. They were all between the ages of 10 and 12 and were mesmerized by the light-eyed Americans invading their worlds. Wes played soccer with some of the boys while the girls circled around us asking question after question. They were so open minded and eager to gain new knowledge of the world from us. It was inspiring and pumped me up to start teaching the students English next week. Which one of them could be the next actor? Singer? Politician? Pastor? Which one of them could change the world?

We drove up the San Salvador Volcano in the afternoon. It's funny how you never really realize how beautiful the world is until you see it in a whole new light. We first stopped at an area about halfway up to take pictures before the clouds rolled in.

Katelyn and I having a "King of the world" moment.

 Then we stopped at the top and hiked up to the rim. Not only is it the most extraordinary thing I've seen thus far in my young life, but it was also the closest I've felt to God since coming here.

San Salvador Volcano

Everybody's hands go UP! .....AND THEY STAY THERE!

Mi familia.

Beams of sunlight peaked through the clouds and I spread my hands wide to just soak in His power and love. There is nothing more satisfying than sharing that kind of intimate moment with Him.

We grabbed a cup of coffee at a restuarant hidden away in the mountain. I've decided once and for all coffee is just not my thing. Dinner tonight was an unforgettable experience. We drove 45 minutes to get to this place where we were served El Salvador's most common food- the pupusa. It consists of your choice of beans, cheese, pork, or squash between two flat bread slices. It was delicious. Wes and Katelyn both ate a half of a jalepeno. "Spicy in, spicy out" as we always say at Chick-Fil-A. ;)

The thrill of this week and today have left me somewhat exaughsted and quite frankly extremely bloated. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me tomorrow. I'm hoping the beauty of El Salvador's beaches leave me breathless. Hasta mañana!

All for His Glory,
 Taylor