After my first few weeks here, I've been surprised on what a semester abroad means. It means living here. It's that simple. As Jesus lived, so making Him present in my life. Incarnational ministry is the big word for this.
How similar the people here are! Different language and culture but the little neighbor boy from upstairs, Darvis, likes to take out his gum to show me the bubble. Different cultural interactions and yet graffi on the walls still says "___ y ___" (sometimes crossed out!). Different books on the library's shelves and yet the same librarian struggling to maintain silencio en la biblietca.
In living with these people, I see Dominicans, people, myself. May they by God's grace see Christ in me.
Abby
P.S. Alisa, the kids here like to fence just like in the states! Hopefully I will have new tricks to show you when I get back.
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