Back down the mountain
Well, we´re down from the mountain villages of Oaxaca… my heart is full from our days with the precious people who live there. But for now, we´re in a hostel in the city and I have a few moments to make some lighter observations from our time there.
- It is not true that roosters crow when the sun is about to rise. Unless your watching Looney Tunes. In truth, roosters crow all night long. Usually right outside your window.
- Outhouses can be much more of a welcome sight than you might have previously imagined.
- Wild dogs are a tad, well wild. They like to bark at all times of the day… and night. There are many in Mexico. When one starts, others usual follow. I like to think of it as a serenade of sorts.
- Lily-white legs look especially lily-white when then are next to Mexican ones.
- A diet that includes lots of beans can make for awkward moments in tight quarters. Enough said.
- A team of people who have been together 24-7 for 9 days can laugh about a lot of pretty silly things.
- Leathery skin and dirty hands can be more beautiful than the cover of any Vogue magazine. Especially when they´re holding the word of God for the first time… ever.
More to come in the days ahead. Thanks for joining me in this journey…
June 27, 2010 at 5:03 am
Loved this, and, miss all of you. Wow, so proud of you all too.
Strength & Peace,
Peggy
June 27, 2010 at 9:36 am
Wow! Your observations are hilarious Shannon and the last one is so beautiful! Come home safely! Cannot wait to hear more about your adventures!
June 29, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Shannan, It’s my first time on your blog site. Your writing is a beautiful gift from God and I can see you use it for His glory. I’m hocked! It was a privilege to serve with you in Oaxaca and I will cherish the memory, sister.