Specific Prayer Requests

Here are some specific things you can pray for:
• The sickness that’s going around. We’re not sure if it’s a parasite, the water, lack of sleep (see below) or just Satan messing with us, but please pray! We work better when we’re healthy.
• My knee. I am getting fewer vitamins and no calcium; combine that with all the stairs on base (I live upstairs, as well) and all the walking/activities/dancing we do, my knee is weak and overworked. There are lots of places to slip here, and I’ve found a lot of them. My knee is also popping and achy a lot. I’m very nervous because it is not completely healed from the surgery, and if it comes out of place, I will probably have to come home. Crutches are not an option here.
• A YWAM program that happens once a month is King’s Kids. It is a program for kids from about age 8-15 to come here for a weekend and do a mini DTS. There’s choreography, street evangelism, and “family” small groups. I am helping to lead one of the groups with one of the guys, and we’ll have four 8-10 year olds. Please pray for safety, clarity (for me and the other non-fluent Spanish speakers), and an encouraging atmosphere. I will be learning almost as much as the kids, and we don’t get breaks, so pray for energy as well! 
• There is a little tension regarding some of the rules of the school. Some of us are getting really frustrated, but feel that we aren’t in a place to say anything. Please pray for understanding, wisdom, and patience in this situation – it’s nothing that will harm us, but we would like to see some change.
• Many of the girls, and some of the boys, are having a lot of trouble sleeping at night – me included. Nightmares, random noises outside waking us up, and general restlessness are making us exhausted during the day; we have pretty full days, so most of us are ready for a nap right after lunch. Pray for restful and peaceful sleep. It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep will do!