Compartiendo Vida- Sharing Life

One more week here in Venezuela! I am trying to soak it all in. I realized after my last post that though I did not feel like I had anything to offer, simply sharing life is what I came for in the first place. I have learned so much here and one of the greatest lessons is how important relationships are. Here, time stops for a friend. Here, it is more important to be with your brother/ sister in need than to accomplish your to-do list. Here, time is not passing by so much as it simply is. Sharing with one another means both ways. So often, I will sit and listen to a friend who is struggling, but I rarely share my struggles or hurts with someone. Here, they understand that we´re in this together- we need each other. We cannot do it alone. We weren´t meant to live life alone. I am so thankful for the time I have had here to learn if only this one thing. I want to return and starting living with others- sharing- listening- being with those around me.
While I did find a way to offer what little money I had left to the district, I realized that in offering myself, I have been able to learn and share with the people here. Just the other night, it was the birthday of one of Rodolfo´s daughters- 16 yrs old! We threw her a surprise party and sang songs in to the night. As I sat there singing a song they requested in English (Everything by Lifehouse- a song they all love!) I thought to myself ¨There is not another place I would rather be than right here, sharing this song/ sharing my life with my dear friends here.¨