Cuba Roomie

Jen Cates was my roommate in Cuba. She is a neat girl and had been on the rookie trip to Cuba so I was able to ask her many questions about what to expect. Of course, most of the answers were "I don't know" but it was still an advantage!

Cuba Day One

There is so very much to say about what God did while I was in Cuba. I am still processing some of the deeper things and others were just moments in God's great plan that bless your socks off and make you long for more of God and His goodness.

The first full day in Cuba was Sunday and we went to church. Morning church I might add and I attend Ascend (night church in case you are unfamiliar) so it was hard to wake up and be dressed for morning church. Night church is so awesome!

The church was modest and without air conditioning and yet beautiful. The sermon was in Spanish and translated by Elmer into English. This was a pleasant surprise! I was overwhelmed to the point of tears by God's presence as Elmer began to lead us in worship on a piano that was badly out of tune. I am musically inclined so when the out of tune music began and praise to our great God came forth I wept at how earnestly the members of the small church sang praises to God Almighty despite the out of tune piano.

As a few weeks have passed and I am able to sit back and reflect, I long to be that content and full of praise with where God has me in this journey of life.

I met Ruth and her mother at this church and just fell in love with this little cutie. The picture above is of Elmer and his wife Keala who will be having their first baby in September.

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the old out of tune piano...

So, my Sister got married....

My sister Carrie and her husband Tyler.

(The really good pictures will come later).

These are just some silly photos of me while

I'm waiting with the ladies for the ceremony to begin.

My Mother, Dawn and I in a limo going to the chapel.

My Dad "preaching " from the pulpit on the power of God!