We are still writing from Ibague, Colombia, We hope to travel back to Bogota later this week. Ibague is, of course, smaller and there is very little for us to do safely. This is difficult for a teenage girl. We are told that even the poorest homes have television and internet. These are considered utilities and are on a sliding pay scale. So although Isa came to us with nothing but the clothes on her back (not even a toothbrush), she is accustomed to having almost unlimited computer and television access. She even has a Facebook page! She happily showed us all of her FB pictures, most of which horrified us. Girls are sexualized at a very young age here. It is within the cultural norm for 6, 7 (and up) year-old girls to dress and pose very suggestively.

Considering all of this, Isa is adjusting amazingly. Praise God!!! She is such a sweet girl and is so very eager to please and help. She must be scared and I know she misses her friends, but she seems happy when we talk about going to the United States. Disney World and Hollywood are the two iconic US symbols for 14-year-olds in Colombia, and I will admit we have talked up Disney World. I don't know how we will afford it, but I'm pretty sure we have committed to take her to DW.

So I have given you all enough about which to pray. Love, K