When we came to Argentina, we didn't really know how long we'd be here and only bought one-way airline tickets. We came with the intent to devote part of our lives here, but we also felt confident that we would return back to our passport country after a number of years. God has used this experience to mold and shape us and hopefully make us more like Him.
We have realized that we come from a culture where time is money, bigger is better, and numbers matter. However, that is not always God’s way. One of the lessons we’ve learned is that investing in one life – one life – is so important. Time is not always equal to money. Bigger is not always better. And numbers, even for accountants like us, are not the main things that matter.
It is our job to obey. God does the work. And if, through us, He makes a difference in one life or 100, we want to choose to obey and it is a privilege to be used by Him. We have worked hard to make it work here. We have sought out projects and offered our time and yet have had more doors closed than opened. We definitely didn’t see a bright, neon, God-powered light in the sky that said “Return to Santa Barbara”, but we have felt a sense of release and a freedom to return that we have not felt previously.
As we ended 2011 and looked to 2012 we began to see the writing on the wall. The projects had a natural ending in sight, we could hand off our parts to locals, and we simply could not imagine attempting to get other projects going. Again.
In coming here, we responded to God’s invitation. In returning, we do the same. On May 31, when we get on the plane to make the 15 hour flight home, there will be tears. We have made a life here and life-long friends. There will also be tears of joy when the plane lands in our home country and we are welcomed back with open arms.
Thank you for being a part of this journey. To be honest, I’m looking forward to tabling the blog for an unidentified amount of time once we’re back in the States. But, until then, we’ll try to continue to post some of our Argentine experiences with truth and humor.
4 comments:
Lovely picture and post Krista. As always, your honesty and insight is a gift to us all. I can't wait to see you on May 31st!
Love,
C
What an adventure you guys have had! I will look forward to more updates while you are there... and of course I will look forward to a visit with you guys when you get back too!
Ah Frohlings, you will be sadly missed here in Cordoba! Thanks for so generously sharing your home and lives with us in such a real and Christ-like way. Love Julie
Krista- I have no doubt that God is going to continue to use your obedience and desire to serve him wherever you are-- not to mention your bilingual abilities! Any chance you guys are going to fly through Guatemala on your way to SB??? hint. hint : )
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