After another long afternoon of waiting in the airport, we made it back to Arequipa last night. It was, as the Spanish phrase goes, ¨raining pitchers.¨ I think before yesterday we had only seen a few drops of water two times in Arequipa. Apparently we have returned in the fullness of the rainy season, and they tell us to expect rain every afternoon.

The extended process of getting back to Arequipa (1 am Monday morning through 6 pm Tuesday night) turned out to be a gift to me. I think space between Buenos Aires and Arequipa gave me time to process what was going on and adjust a little more to Peru. By the time we arrived at our house last night, we were happy to be ¨home¨and truly thrilled to see all the ¨family.¨ Our abuelita apparently had been asking for days when her ¨nietos¨(grandkids) were coming home and greeted us with her usual laughs and hugs.

Lula (the housekeeper that doesn´t live with us) and her daughter Andrea were also there and had lots of stories to tell us. Please pray for them as they are going through a very very difficult time right now- broken family, scary financial situation, fear. Pray that they would find comfort in the Lord and support from all the people that love them, including us. Last night I just didn´t have anything to offer but a long hug. What can I say to those who are truly suffering?

Thanks for your support and prayers. We need you.

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