Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Deep and Wide are the Prayers that cover us.
My parents were visiting. Their first time to Guatemala. I could tell my
mom was looking for stories, things to tell all the friends and families
back home.
As she looked at me with eager eyes, I said “Mom, tell them to not
grow weary in prayer.” We are doing well and things are as they
should be. “We do not take this for granted. We see the covering...
we feel it.” I held my hands up and apart... “if I listed the blessings,
the provision and the protection we see it would be about this thick... it
is good and it is comforting. But what I know is that the blessings, the
provision and the protection is SOOO much thicker than we see or
feel. We don’t even know how deep it goes... but God does.”
The story is not new... but it is true as ever. Someday in heaven
someone from Guatemala will walk up to you who have prayed for us
and say “thank you for praying for the Sisneros’ family. Their strength
and obedience came from God because you prayed. I am here
because you prayed!”
If you pray for us, please do not grow weary. We are so thankful, and
know that battles are being fought on our behalf.
Our requests are simple at this point.
Pray for Guatemala. The people, the children, the small town of El
Rosario, the hungry, the homeless, the corruption.... Pray as the Holy
spirit leads.
Pray for discernment. We have a lot of decisions to make. Decisions
that concern our family and decisions about our ministry... what
exactly it will look like. How is God specifically equipping us to
minister? We want HIS place, and HIS time. We pray that each
choice we make pleases God.
Pray for continued confirmation. We are so human... always wanting
to be reminded that we are on the right path :)
Pray for our marriage. We are strong and in love... but we know that
our marriage is worth protecting at all times.
Pray for our children. As we move forward in ministry... we pray that
our kids hearts confirm the calling and that they know they are right
where God wants them. Doing his will.
Pray for protection and health. We know that our lives are in Gods
hands... it seems so much clearer here that we must rely on Him to
“live and move and have our being”. Nature and humans can destroy
it all so quickly.
We want to pray for you too...not growing weary goes both ways. Our
family wants to know your requests and we will pray!
Love,
Vonda
If you would like to support what God is doing through us in
Guatemala, go to www.GodCalledUs.com and click on the link
“Support this mission”.
If you have questions or just want to catch up, do not hesitate to
contact me directly. You can email me at vondasisneros@gmail.com
or call our Magic Jack number in Guatemala (local call for
you) 970-449-9449.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Dreaming in Spanish!
I knew my kids would learn Spanish faster than me. It was my goal to keep up with them. I can no longer keep up with them. In less than 4 months their little young brains are just so much spongier than mine.
I have now resolved to learn Spanish like I run. Steady and slow. Continue to train... stick to the schedule, make it a priority and just watch my body or in this case brain adjust to the ability it has. I will receive no award, but I will become strong and I will finish the race. I will learn Spanish.
I too will dream in Spanish!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
We are here but we have not arrived!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Avoiding the Desert!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
TCK and what does this mean for us? (3 weeks in Guatemala)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
I Cried Today. (Day 5 in Guatemala)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Couch
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
A Scrape on my Shell - by Cecilia
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Ponder this!
A few weeks ago the kids & I were able to spend a night at our oldest daughter Demar’s apartment in Colorado Springs. While we were there Demar needed to give me a practice physical for one of her nursing classes. I eagerly volunteered… a free health exam, from a trusted nurse? I am in! I can’t remember every evaluation she did or every question she asked, honestly I probably was not paying very close attention to her with the other 3 crazies running around her small apartment. But at some point she asked me what my stress level was. I gave my usual answer to this question and said I had none. This was honest and true. I felt great. Demar suddenly changed from her nursing demeanor and became my loving 21 year old daughter. She asked in a rather strong and inquisitive voice… “How is that possible? Vonda you are moving half way across the world, selling everything and taking your three little kids… how can you not be stressed?”
I have thought about that moment several times over the past two months, and even more over the past two days. I can say now just 3 months before our estimated departure date that stress is starting to creep in. The lists are getting longer. Taking one day at a time is getting harder. The reality of this decision is becoming clearer, and so the stress is starting to creep in. I have kept it at bay longer than most would have… and I will continue to fight it and live at peace admits the storm, the stretch, the lack of time, the desire for clearer direction. Oh just writing it out makes my heart jump…. So here is how I will do it, here is how I paddle forward without breaking down. My answer is found in this one simple word:
Ponder:
To consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
I think this must be my favorite word in the bible. Such a simple verb used in the most profound moment. Right after Mary was told she would give birth, a virgin birth to the savior of the world she did not panic or run or become overwhelmed with the CRAZY possibilities of the impossible word she just received. No, instead the scripture says “Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart” –Luke 2:19. As I think of her example in my life to ponder often means to act like a lady, calm & poised… she thought it through. We don’t even know her thoughts, but we sense her peace, her quiet spirit. Her grace and beauty as the mother of Jesus the Lord and savior… her act of ponder was simple and profound. I just love it!
So as I did the day I knew we would move to Guatemala… before George even told me we should. I will continue to ponder this season of our life. To fully grasp every moment on this journey between here and there I need to ponder.
Proverbs 4:26 says “Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure” and then Proverbs 5:6 says “she does not ponder the path of life; her ways wonder, and she does not know it”
I chose to ponder…. Psalms 77:12 says “I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.”
I hope each of you are well and you take time to ponder what God is doing in your life.
When you have the time you can see more of what we are doing at http://www Godcalledus.com
These three months will be gone before we know it… each day is precious and I pray they are used just as God desires! Keep us in your prayers and send us some comments. We love to hear from you!
Blessings,
Vonda
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Dear Mom and Dad,
Dear Mom and Dad: feeling good!
My list:
1. Check on getting our passports renewed!
2. Get my drivers license renewed. It expires this November… good thing I noticed. Apparently that is all I need to drive in Guatemala… along with some serious bravery (looking forward to the traffic)!
3. Find my immunization records!
4. Continue filling out the kids applications for school in Guatemala!!
5. Continue filling out our application for CTEN (a missionary organization that will help us with our support!)
6. Take the kids to get their shots!
The list is exciting because all these things will bring us that much closer…
Have a great day!