5 months later...

And I never thought I would feel this way.  If anything.. I kinda figured I would be ready to come home. (And I mean really ready to come home.) You know, return back to my family, my friends, my job... continue on with school, and all that jazz.

And if we're being honest... it would be really easy to come home. In fact, it would probably be easier. (I believe in an earlier post I mentioned moving to another country was hard.... I still stand by that statement.) But I know that the Lord isn't calling me to take the easy way out.


And if we're still being honest.. I know if I came home now, I would just be completely miserable.
See, when I came here..  (Well... Actually, I never thought I would be here.) But when I came here, I never thought I would love it here, or be in this relationship with the Father that is just so full of love.. I have no choice but to obey when He tells me to follow Him.

Needless to say, the following conversation has happened a couple of times:

God: Becky... I need you to stay in Chile a little bit longer.
Me: No.
God: *sigh* Here we go.. Becky... Listen...
Me: No. And besides, what about my job?
God: You mean the one I provided you with?
Me: What about my family?
God: You know I'm always taking care of them anyway.
Me: I have to ask for more money...again..
God: When are you going to learn that when I say I have everything under control... I actually mean it?

Good point.

So 5 months later.. here I am extending my time. Instead of counting down the days until I would be home (although trust me, I still have that number in my head.) I'm praying and talking with people about the different ways I can serve more, more ways I can just share His love more. I'm nervous, but I'm extremely content at the same time.


I made a video that I sent out with my update, that tells everything from how I got here..to what I'll be doing. (and if you don't get my update.. let me know! I'll gladly add you to the list!)





So here's my video, check it out! (and please don't let that face I'm making scare you off..) 

The most important support I will need during the rest of my time here, is of course, prayer. My prayer is that you would consider committing to pray for me as I stay here a little bit longer than planned. (Till July.) Ministry isn't always smiles and giggles, and I know in order to be the woman of faith He has called me to be I will need to be prayed for spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and everything in between.

(And a HUGE thank you to everyone that has been praying for me since this was just an idea in my head..thank you thank you thank you. It means so much.)

If you would like to make a financial donation to my ministry here, you can do so by sending checks to IberoAmerican Ministries, My total cost to extend my time until July will be $2,420. (Which includes everything from room and board, to visa renewals. But does not include extra expenses, such as retreats with the youth group, life group get togethers, etc. )

Stateside Address:
P. O. Box 1493
Monroe, WA 98272
*please write "Rebecca Cooper/Internship" in the memo line.

or you can even donate online by clicking here, and finding my name.

I'm really excited to share this next part of my life with you guys. Praise the Lord that He is so good, and that I have such awesome supporters like you!