Mission: Peru
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Life Back in the States!
Got back about a month ago and I feel I've just been running ever since! The Lord blessed me with a job almost instantly at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga. Friday is my last day of hospital orientation.Taking a class online, unpacking, and just trying to get adjusted to busy life in America. I was able to see my family for two weeks in San Diego and in British Columbia before coming back to Tennessee.
My prayer before I left Peru was, "Lord help me to continue to be a missionary! Though it has been busy, God has continued to answer my prayer and give me opportunities to witness for Him! Many of you are still out in the mission field. I want you to know I'm praying for you each day! And to those of you who are here in the states, this is the mission field as well! I want to challenge you as well as myself to talk about your best friend who loved you so much that He died so that He wouldn't have to live without you in heaven. Jesus is coming so very soon! Let us remember the words to this old song, "this world is not my home, I'm just a passing through, my treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue..."!
Jesus says, "behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be" (Rev. 22:12, KJV). Let's all be ready to meet Him!
God Bless Each One of You as You Serve Him!
Love,
Linda Ferguson
PS (Feel free to write, call, etc-I'd love to here from you! Need to get caught up with life since I've been gone!)
Linda's Contact Info:
5456 Whisper Pond Ln
Apison, Tn 37302
lmferguson@southern.edu
317.385.2164
Saturday, January 24, 2009
To See More Pictures
I just added a link to Peru Project's website,Kevin created, which has a lot of pictures of our experiences hear in Peru. God is really working and I am glad to be a part of it! may He bless each one of you as well!
Love,
Linda Ferguson
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Touring Peru!
I thought I'd drop a quick note to say ""hi"from Puno, Peru before we catch our 21-hour-long bus ride to Lima then fly back to Pucallpa on Friday. From there, Kristin & I head back out on the river launch for our last 4 months here in Peru. Wow, time is sure flying fast and we are already half way through the first month of 2009!
God has really blessed us especially on our 12-day trip which included visiting churches and museums in Cusco, Machu Picchu and other Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley, and Lake Titicaca, where we were able to visit the floating islands of Los Uros and see the Adventist church there.
I will have to write more later when I get back to Pucallpa, so until then, God bless each one of you immensely and keep our mission in Peru in your thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Linda Ferguson
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Happy Holidays from Sunny Peru!
Dear Family and Friends,
When Kristin and I awoke on December 25, we wished each other a Merry Christmas and decided to head down for a late morning swim in the lagoon in front of The Base. The Peruvian sun shone brightly, as we swam out to the middle and had fun talking and singing songs like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “I’m Dreaming of aWhite Christmas.” Later on, Kristin and I brought the sweet potato casserole and chocolate chip cookies we had slaved over the day before over to the Donesky’s house (new American pilot and his family) for Christmas dinner. Afterwards, we watched The Santa Claus and ate the cookies and Oreo Cheesecake. Yep, we had it made. However, the only thing I missed was being away from my family during the Christmas season.
What do I want for Christmas some have asked and I cannot think of a thing. After 4 ½ months of being a missionary nurse in
In the church here in
I hope each one of you have had a wonderful Christmas and ready to enter into the new year of 2009 with the desire to serve Jesus Christ more fully until the day of His appearing.
In Our Savior’s Love,
Linda Ferguson
PS: (Pray for Kevin Attride, Kristin Eszler, & I as we leave Jan. 4 for our vacation to
Monday, November 10, 2008
Experiencing Peru!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Hola From Peru!
I made it safely to Pucallpa, Peru and have enjoyed my first days here so far! God is so good! Kristin & I are learning some Spanish, meeting people, etc before we head out to the medical boat to put are nursing skills to work on the Amazon this Thursday for a 3 mos stent before coming back to our "homebase" in Pucallpa.
Here's a quick taste of Peru: The people are very friendly and live in huts or brick houses with tin roofs if they are more well off. The temperature has been probably in the 90's with a good amount of humidity. In terms of wildlife, there are alot of dogs, chickens, and birds to name a few. The first night before I went to sleep I did "Pest Control" in our room which entailed: killing spiders and catching a beady-eyed, brown gecko. I can only wait until we go to the jungle to encounter more exotic creatures! I haven't seen nothing yet! However, The mission property is beautiful! It overlooks a a lake silouetted by coconut palms and banana trees. I wish I had the time to tell you more right now, but I need to go.
I know God has a wonderful plan for Kristin & I, as well as each one of you! I can't wait to see what's in store! Please keep us in your prayers as we endure culture shock, mosquitos, boa's and so on:) I will try to write more later! But, until then, may God bless each one you abundantly as you serve Him where ever you are!
In His Love,
Linda Ferguson, RN
P.S. (I'd love to here from you-here's my contact info:
email: lmferguson@southern.edu
blog: linda-missioneru.blogspot.com
myspace or facebook:)
Sunday, July 6, 2008
He Answers Prayers!
Kristin and I had to Peru August 13th! Continue to keep us in your prayers and you will definitely be in mine! Pray for Kristin as she takes her nursing boards July 11th!)
God bless each one of you tremendously as you serve Him on the frontlines!
Let’s hasten His coming by spreading the Good News like wildfire and bring in the sheaves!
His Humble Servant,
Linda Ferguson, RN