update

Hello Friends,

I know that I have not written in awhile. I have had a lot going on in my life and in my mind. The update is that I am stateside now. I am staying with my parents and looking for a job. Please pray that I will be successful in finding a job soon. I am really opening myself up to anywhere and anything and praying that God will lead me in choosing the job that's best. I still am sad that I will not be returning to Peru. It really is bittersweet. I still hurt by the way in which I left. I love Peru and I love the people there. I pray that the school I worked at will flourish and grow and raise up a godly community. Now I progress to where God will place me next. I believe no matter where you are at you can be a missionary. I intend to show God's love wherever I end up. Many blessing to you all. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. Love ya, Court

The time has come

Well I am sorry to say that I will be returning to the states and not coming back to Peru. There were situations out of my hands that led me to believe this was the best decision. I thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and financial support. If you have been financial supporting me you may let the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) that you will no longer be supporting me. I am saddened by this decision but I know that God has greater plans for me. Please pray for peace in my heart, no bitterness, and compassion to surround me. I also ask for prayer that I will find a job and apartment in Colorado Springs which is ultimately where I plan to end up. I am just looking for a regular job not necessarily in teaching so if you hear of anything or have connections let me know.

God bless you all,
Courtney

P.S. I plan for my blog to continue so keep checking!!

When life gets tough

Hello friends,

I need prayer. Serious prayer. I have so much coming at me and I'm overwhelmed. I feel pretty low right now when I should be excited about visiting home. I hurt and the pain is so incredibly deep. I really can't explain it. I just need a lot of prayer that God would lead me and that I would depend on him. I need his love and guidance at this time. I need love from friends and family so that is why I'm sending this blog. Please pray for me,

Court

Almost Home

Please pray for me. I basically have one more week before I go to the U.S. and I can't hardly stand it. I have two distinct feelings though. I have a sadness for leaving because I love the people here. I love the culture. I mean I've definitely had my struggles but I truly love Peru. Then I have excitement about going home and seeing my family. I'm excited to see my mom and dad, and grandparents and possibily aunts and uncles and cousins. Pray because I'm sad I won't see much brother this Christmas but may this summer. Anyways, keep me in your prayers these next couple of weeks as it will be crazy and I can only think of home and how much I'll miss Peru for two months. Wow I never thought I would feel this way. and yet here I am.

God bless you all,
Court

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was great. I had a very nice time relaxing with friends. I'm going to keep this blog short but I'll attach a few pics for fun. Love ya, Court

I can't sleep

Well since it is past midnight and I am still awake I thought I would blog. I will write a Psalms for you to read.

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love. and his faithfulness to the house of Israel. all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth , burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the Lord with the harp , with the harp and the sound of singing. with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn. shout for joy before the Lord, the King.

Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it; Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity. Psalms 98 1-9

Surfing

Surfing is an art form that I apparently do not have knack for. Today I went and attempted to surf. I say attempted because I really wasn't that good at it, although I did stay up for a whole second once. I managed to drink a ton of water which is icky. Finally to end it all I forgot to jump off my board as a big wave was pushing me to shore. The result was me rolling several times across rocks the size of fists and smacking my head more times than I can count. I will definitely be sore in the morning. Well especially since I'm sore now. I do think I'll go again though but It will be in a while and hopefully at a beach with sand not rocks. I will try and download some picks for you to enjoy. Love ya, court