The past month has been full in the absolute best way.

We spent a month at an orphanage called Casa Hogar, and honestly it stole my heart. Our days were packed with kids ministry, coffee college, working on a mural in the garden, adventures, and just doing life together. We also got to partner with a local church and lead worship, which was such a gift. It was so obvious that the Lord was present there covering these kids, loving them so well, and reminding us constantly that they are His.

This season was incredibly sweet and really shaping for all of us. Our team grew closer, our faith grew deeper, and the ministry was just amazing to witness. Saying goodbye to the place I had called home for six weeks was way harder than I expected. Leaving those kids was brutal. But I left with so much peace knowing that even though we’re gone, God is still very much there still working, still loving, and still taking care of His kids.

After Casa Hogar, we moved to San Cristóbal where we’re staying at a YWAM base for a week and doing ministry with indigenous communities. Yesterday we went to the market, worshiped, did a skit, and played with kids, which was such a blast. Truly one of those “how is this real life” moments.

Then this weekend hit Our entire team got wiped out by sickness, and most of us were completely down for the count. Not ideal. BUT it ended up being a really humbling and bonding time for our team. We learned how to slow down, serve each other, and depend on God in a whole new way. Even when things are uncomfortable and messy, the Lord is still working and now most of us are feeling way better and back at it.

One thing the Lord has really been teaching me lately is from John 15, where Jesus talks about abiding in Him and being pruned. Basically: staying connected to Him and letting Him shape us, even when it’s uncomfortable. Pruning kinda hurts it stretches you, exposes things, and makes you let go of stuff but it’s also what helps you grow and bear fruit. I can see that so clearly in myself and in our team. This season has been stretching and challenging, but in the best way. It’s teaching me to rely on God more, trust Him deeper, and stay rooted in Him instead of my own strength.

Now for the real-life update: I’m currently still in need of about 50% of my total fundraising goal. If you’ve been following along and feel led to partner with me in this mission, I would be so incredibly grateful. Every prayer, share, and dollar truly makes a difference and allows me to be here doing what God has called me to. Thank you SO much to everyone who has already supported me I seriously couldn’t do this without you