This is my friend Fabian. He is the country Director in Paraguay. He is a man full of life, laughter, and depth. In 2002 he had a nice job at a bank and was even supervising many people at the young age of 25. He was volunteering with his church and had a passion for seeing the youth hear about the Lord. Through a series of events he and his wife decided to move to San Francisco to learn about youth ministry and start a youth group at a church. It quickly grew from 1 to 70. Overwhelmed Fabian contacted Young Life. Tony Gonzalez became his mentor. 2 years later they moved back to Paraguay to start Young Life for the first time in his country. He is doing an amazing job and hundreds of kids are being impacted by his ministry. He is also doing a great job of raising money from in country donors. Just last quarter is raised $1500 (which is HUGE here).
Other fun things about my trip:
- I was told when we got here to not flush the toilet paper. This didn't really dawn on me as funny until I had to go #2. Yup, fun thought heh.
- Beans and Carrots for breakfast this morning. Yummy.
- The instant coffee here is REALLY good. I have been a decaf guy for 4yrs now, I think I am quickly getting back on caffeine.
- Visited a Capernaum Club today that is still a little to raw to post tonight. Tears, pit in my stomach, just needs a night to settle in before I write about it.
Blessings,
Jamie
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