Sometimes I get so frustrated!

I blogged a little while ago about a book we read, From Familiar to Foreign.  I shared with you a little of some of the differences between our home culture and the one we are living in.  Well, that week was a particularly frustrating week for Rocky.  We have had the same problem with our car for about 2 months now and the mechanic cannot seem to fix it.  It doesn't completely disable the car, but it is not great.  And here, the culture is, "relax, take it easy, our relationship is more important than what needs to be done."  That was driving him crazy. 

Well, this has been my week to be frustrated.  I wish I could say that I handled it as well as Rocky, but that would be a lie.  We were supposed to have Spanish class on Monday and Sunday evening we thought we would confirm the time of our class, because sometimes in the past we have shown up and our teachers are not there.  Well, our teacher wasn't answering his phone, so I sent him a text.  He responded right away saying, "No, there is no class tomorrow.  Maybe Wednesday."  What?  I texted back, "Why?  We are supposed to have class and we have already paid for the class."  Anyway, to make a long story short - about 6 texts and 2 days later we learn there are no classes all week.  Oh my!  I was so frustrated I was beside myself. 

                                                                                             You know the scripture that talks about all things working for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose...well...God did just that.  Hector and Arryn are getting married in a church here in Coban.  It was in desparate need of painting, but we didn't know how to suggest that to the pastor without offending him.  This Sunday, unbeknownst to us, he took up an offering to buy paint because they wanted to paint the church.  Yippee!  Because we haven't had school this week, we have been able to go every day and help the church family paint both the inside and outside of the church. 

I am not sure I can say my frustration in our cancelled classes has been completely alieviated, but I can say that God used this free time in our schedule to His glory and for that I am so thankful.  We have been able to get to know the pastor who is going to marry Hector and Arryn and spend time with the family of believers at this precious church.  Thank you, Lord!