(I think last week's post got lost somewhere in the big blogosphere so I apologize for that... then again I wasn't feeling so well, so it could have just as easily been a user error.)

 

     Last semester a few of us girls met and began something of a friendship with a Canadian "transplant" named Margarita, who lives a few blocks away from us on calle Sta. Lucia. In addition to battling various physical illnesses, Margarita is involved in witchcraft and claims to have a spirit living in her house. She is very open to talking and hearing about anything spiritual, and we have had several conversations with her about Christ.

     Margarita was robbed two nights ago. While she was asleep on her couch, the intruders broke in by completely removing the metal bars over her window. They stole nearly everything from her house, from her television and electronics down to the small tank of gas for her stove and a half a package of cigarettes. BUT praise God, they both left Margarita unharmed and also somehow walked right past her purse (though it was in "plain sight") which contained her passport, bank card, and personal information! My God is cool like that.

     I was able to talk with her a bit yesterday and she said that though it is unnerving to be alone at night, she is doing relatively well. It's true that everything that was taken is technically replaceable, but there is still the feeling of violation and distrust for her to deal with now. She also said that she has been reading the Psalms and can feel the prayers of my team. I would love if you could pray for more open doors of conversation through this rough time for her, as well as that God would reveal Himself to her in a way that she can not ignore or attribute to "the universe".

     Be blessed, and I will see you in 6 weeks!