Click Here to see the video version of our testimony about how God protected us while going to get some fried chicken. Also, because of this incident we’re raising money to purchase a car. As a missionary, all of my income is given by the generous donations of friends, family, strangers, old co-workers, milkmen, geologists, former girl scout troop leaders, etc. That being said, it is hard for us to save money without extra financial gifts. If you’d like to help us increase our mobility and safety by making a donation toward the purchase of a decent used car, you can make a tax-deductible donation by clicking here, or if you don’t care about tax deductions you can send a check to Katie Lozano at an address that I can provide for you upon request.
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Robbery: The Aftermath
In case you haven’t heard, or didn’t read my last newsletter (shame on you), Yeril and I were robbed last month in a taxi in Managua.
If you have heard/read/etc. you may be wondering how we’re doing now taking taxis…
Unfortunately, this event has affected how both of us look at the people around us. I don’t have the same innocence/trust that I had before. I look around and I see dishonest people, I see people who given the opportunity would steal something from me, I think carefully about what I take with me at all times… it’s different, but it’s life. Maybe I should have thought a little more like this before as well. Maybe it’s not bad to be more cautious. However, when we were coming home last night from the store and needed to take a taxi it took us just a little too long to actually accept a taxi. It was hard because we wanted to take one that looked trust-worthy, but you also don’t want to stand in the same spot too long waiting to choose the right one because that gives time to the people on the street to check you out and make plans. We finally chose a taxi that we both thought looked safe, and right after I sat down I thought “I’m such an idiot… I didn’t pay any attention to the number… again” then I prayed. I got a little uneasy as we turned down the same street where the other taxi driver had picked up the two men who assaulted us. We arrived home and discussed how it’s not fun to have this new development in our attitudes.
Even as we examine the street where we live we feel like it’s getting just a little more dangerous. Our house at the mechanics shop we still feel is very safe, but the street and neighborhood at night is something that we take a little more seriously. Our 6 month contract at our apartment expired the day after we returned from the states so we’re extending for another 3 months and we hope to find something a little bigger and more comfortable (hopefully an attached kitchen) during that time. There are a couple of options in Yeril’s parent’s neighborhood but it’s far away from the church so without a car it’s not real practical for us.
We were not able to raise enough money while in the states to purchase a car, but we’re still hoping and praying for more support to come through to help us save and buy one. We were able to save a little and invest a little so we can get started towards buying a car.
Please pray with us for safety, that we’ll be able to find the right house to rent in a safe/close location, and for the finances for a car.
Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Newsletters: August 2011
August has been a busy and exciting month for Yeril and I, please check out the newsletter to find out more about what we’ve been up to.
Traveling Katie 