I am sorry it has been awhile since I posted a new blog entry. This next week is the last week of 2nd quarter at school. This quarter was packed full of activities(Mothers day, Fathers day, Peru flag day, United States independence day, and finally Peru independence day). So many activities and projects to do with the children alongside of teaching the normal subjects.
July 4th was different this year. Yes, I was outside United States and got to look back and see how great it is to be an American. There are so many advantages that we have in the States, and other people are dreaming about. I spent July 4th teaching the children all about America, and some of the Peruvians had special goodies for all of us American personal. At the beginning of the day, all the elementary students gathered outside with all the American personal to pledge and sing the national anthem to our flag. It was very emotional hearing and getting to sing the anthem.
July 4th the school also celebrated teacher's day, which technically is today July 6th. The students brought in gifts for their teachers and made all the teachers feel special. I got several presents from my students and am enjoying them(especially the chocolate).
It is amazing to see God work in my life here in Lima. In the States, I was too independent for Gods help. Here in Lima I rely on God in daily, no an hourly basis. I am reaching out to Him when I am just frustrated in little things( i.e. learning the language).
Spanish is coming slowly, but I can now fake my way around situations. I can confidently take a bus to church by myself and can ask a taxi how much they charge to go somewhere. It is rather interesting getting ready for phonics class in my classroom because as I am learning the Spanish phonics sometimes I say the Spanish phonics or think it while saying the American phonics. It gets rather confusing at times when I can not remember which phonics sounds to use.
I am enjoying the cooler weather in the winter season, and have figured out that winter here means a wet humidity which for people with asthma means trips to the clinic to get a breathing treatment. Thankfully I haven't had asthma problems in two weeks so hopefully,that means I am getting used to the wet, humid weather.
Just a quick update with how I am doing. Thanks for praying for me and I will try to be better at the updating.:-)
