safe and sound

hey friends,

i'm sorry that i've neglected to update this blog for like a month now... i really don't have an excuse, but anyways.

i made it home to the U.S. for my vacation. i took 10 days in order to be in my best friend's wedding and visit with my family. it was a fast-paced trip and i missed out on seeing several of ya'll. however, i was able to update the folks at FBC Oxford and i really enjoyed seeing all of you. and again, i really appreciate the support that all of you have given me.

i managed to stuff myself with every kind of American food that i have missed out on the past year and i'm pretty sure i drank more sweet tea than any normal human can possibly hold... but i'm still alive!:)

i flew in to Lima last night. i was in the air when the 8.0 earthquake hit in the South of Peru. there was no damage done here in Lima and my friends picked me up from the airport as planned late last night. all i really know about the earthquake is what i have read from news sources. i haven't heard of anything that our missionaries are doing as far as relief work, but if i hear of anything i will let you know. personally i would love to get down there and get my hands dirty, but i'm not sure it is feasible at this time.

i think i will be leaving for my next trip to the mountains in September, but i do not have an exact schedule at this time. while i'm here in Lima I will continue to contact young ladies and lead them in some discipleship. please pray for me that i will be intentional with my relationships with these girls.

it is good to be back here. i'm thankful that i have another 10 months here in Peru to be obedient in my calling. please pray that i will listen to and follow the Lord's direction everyday, that i won't pass up opprotunities to share God's love and that my attitude will reflect our Savior.

thanks again for your prayers. if you would like to see my pictures from my time at home you can follow these links:
http://olemiss.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090152&l=35369&id=6518921
http://olemiss.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2091122&l=f4d76&id=6518921

i love ya'll

this is Kevin Shearer's blog: http://swisa.blogspot.com/. he is giving daily updates about the earthquake and what IMB missionaries in Peru are doing to help. keep checking back to that blog for new information.