Places...Possibilities.

The news is in! I've been praying for guidance, and what do you know, God does answer. We've made a little bit of headway in that arena recently, and it seems we're looking at two possibilities: Mexico and Mozambique.

Two very different places: one on this very continent, one nearly exactly on the other side of the globe, but both are places where there are people living without the Living Word of God in their mother tongue.



Mexico has a large population of indigenous groups whose native languages and cultures have long evaded the influence of conquistadors and Spanish settlers. Most of these people live towards the southern end of the country, and they tend to be some of the poorest people who live there. I have met some really cool people who are headed to Oaxaca, Mexico when they finish school here. I have had dinner for Spanish-speakers with them a few times, and I have really enjoyed getting to know them. Not only is the base really close to several beach-side resorts, but the climate is perfect year-round, the people speak Spanish as a national language, and it is surprisingly close to home. Mexico would be a really cool place to be.



Mozambique, on the other hand is not a very well-known country to Americans. In fact, I have only recently learned all the information I'm about to give you. Someone suggested to me that I go to Mozambique because I speak Portuguese, and I thought, "Where is Mozambique?" Then I learned that it was in Africa. And then I thought, "There are countries in Africa that speak Portuguese?" and the answer is yes. There are a few. Mozambique is one of them. You know that little island off the south-east coast of Africa? Madagascar? Well, Mozambique is the country across the water on the continent of Africa. It is hot. All the time. Which makes me really happy. And they have jungles, so I'm told.

I'm going to talk to some folks about these places some more so that hopefully I can get a better idea of what they would look like, practically, but it is nice to actually have something to research, rather than feeling like I'm just throwing darts on a map.

So, these are not the absolute last two choices to look through, but they are looking good for now, so if you've been praying, thanks. This is the outcome. And I will continue to keep you all updated on my status as I get closer to a decision!

God bless!

"The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It needs no furlough and is never considered a foreigner."
William Cameron Townsend - Founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators