october post

28 de octubre de 2018

Cole Rodgers

Mission Cocha

Lanza Chuquisaca 

Edificio Vedra Depa 1 A

Dear supporters,

How are y'all today? Hope everyone is well! I am still having ups and downs, but am doing better. I have finally gotten my Visa, on Monday I should get my ID. I talked to Butch about the depression and such, and he recommended to me that I go back to the states to deal with that. I have also talked to a few other wise people who recommended me the same thing. My main worry about that was at first my permeant Visa, but they all told me to not worry about that, then i was worried about moving back to the states and thinking what if i don't move back to Bolivia. But in talking to Richard that fear was calmed. He said, “ well if you dont move back here, you'll go to Ecuador, or Nicaragua, or Mexico, or to a small town in New Mexico, But where ever you go, you'll be serving God and thats what matters.”That made me feel a lot better. 

Now as far as plans go I have 3:

1. Go to Sunset and get a degree in bible, form a team and HOPEFULLY return here,
2. Go to LCU or ACU and get a minor in Bible and a major in Spanish education, and HOPEFULLY return here, or stay in The States and be a teacher and travel summers to mission trips, maybe be a youth minister. 
3. Go to SPC and then to LCU get the same major and minor before mentioned, and go to the Navy Reserve, and still serve the Lord in any way I can. 

Now the hardest part about this is, I have no idea which path to take, although as my mom always says “ the heart of man makes the plan but the lord directs his steps.” ( this is found in proverbs 16:9) I know which ever path I decide to take I will serve God. The most appealing path ( today…) is path 2 or 3.  But which ever path I take I will start school in August. So please add this to prayer lists. 

Now I have decided to move back in December or January, but today looking at tickets its cheaper in December. The other thing is, I committed to go to Ecuador in February, In talking to my mom we both think that I should go, the only problem that this brings is…If i move back the end of December, I would personally want to get a job, BUT It wouldn't be fair to get a job in January and ask off in February, therefore  I would get my job in march when I get back from Ecuador. The good thing is I have a Voucher that is worth $1000 with american airlines, so I have my ticket!!! I will live with my parents so I wont have rent ( Boy i hope not…ill ask..) which makes things easier. 

Thinking about everything I kinda want to stay in the states for a good while, I miss my family, and friends from there. I think this is why plans 2 and 3 look so good to me cause as a teacher I get summers and I could travel a bit, although its kinda pricy…! Also I really miss Mexican food, and living the country. The other day I had a dream that in my apartment I had a milk cow and chickens, and my landlord didn't know!! oh boy! So that will be nice moving back, having chickens and such. 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns just email me at colerodgers333@yahoo.com or whatsapp me at +59160749468 or just Facebook message me Col Rodgers. Also you can ask my mom or grandparents. 

God bless,

Cole Rodgers