update

Well, our 3rd week of school is well under way. We have a new bat in our classroom now. This is a continual problem as they live in the ceilings, and they have not been cleaned out in many years. Classes are going well. In Geography, the kids are responsible for researching their chosen area in the world and construct a hotel/resort given the dynamics of the geographical features in that area. Victoria is loving it! She selected the Galapago Islands. Her "draw" is, "Come sleep in both hemispheres"... My time with Daniel, the 4th grade boy I am helping is going great! He is very motivated to overcome his challenges. He is extremely bright.

Our house is not quite finished, but it is coming along. They are saying by the end of next week maybe. It actually has been a blessing to be a part of the process and getting to make choices for the layout etc... We are very excited about finally getting settled. Our trips into town are dusty. We have to take a mototaxi (which is a motorcycle that has a rickshaw like cart on the back). I think I am pretty familiar where stuff is now. I continue to struggle with breathing and coughing to the point of being doubled over at times b/c of the smoke that 24 hours a day pours into the sky here from the wood factory. The Lord has been gracious though and has kept me strong and able to continue in my responsibilities.

Next week I will be speaking at a ladies retreat for a local church, so my sharing (30 mins.) will be all in Spanish. Wow, what an opportunity! I am thrilled the Lord has given me this privilege. Pray for me next Friday evening that all the Lord has for them will flow freely in Spanish from my mouth and heart.