The Big Decision

Greetings, friends, family, and everyone else.

So, just thought I'd give everyone the heads-up on the decisions I've been making lately. The big question: should I stay down in Bolivia for a third year, or go back to Canada to stay?

I have been thinking and praying about it for the last few months, and so have Shirley and Carlos. And a couple weeks ago we met to talk about what we have been thinking and hearing. The general consensus seems to be that my time here is finished. The Vargases will be moving out of this neighbourhood soon, and that will effectively curtail my involvement here with the youth group, the worship team, my English class, my guitar lessons, etc. Also, I don't work much with Jeremy anymore, and things just feel like they're at a good place to finish up.

However, now that I have made this decision, I'm beginning to realize how much I love Bolivia, and how sad I'm going to be to leave. Mostly because of my friends here, and because it will be sad to not live with the Vargas family anymore. If you could pray that I can deal well with the transition, that would be appreciated.

Here's a picture of me looking out over La Paz, a city that will always be close to my heart.

Love to everyone,
Rachael