September in Mexico brings a flooding of red, green and white, (the colors of the Mexican flag) as they celebrate their independence day on September 16th. The "palacio" equivalent to our court house is decorated to the max. I must admit it is a little sad to realize that September is going to pass without the leaves turning colors and without feeling that crisp, fresh fall air.
I just took these pictures of the kids...Gloria said someone must have given them chocolate. They all fell because they were crawling their pyramid closer to me. It was so funny!
Along with the change in the month comes a big change for me. I moved into campus today so I am able to work as a girl's caretaker alongside Gloria. I am still going to give Spanish lessons also. I am very sad to leave the community and all my amazing neighbors and freedom to come and go as I please. I also lost my teal room, but Joe and Denise bought me more paint. :) I feel completely inadequate and unprepared for this role working with troubled girls, but know that God can show Himself all the more powerful. We are now at ten girls in the dorm, so that is plenty to stay occupied. Please pray as Gloria and I adjust to working so closely together in these roles and that I can be strong as the girls put me through a time of "testing." My mom recently made the comment that parenting is not for the faint of heart, and I agree. :)
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The smiles on those faces tell a pretty big story. We remember the disposition of the girls when we were there in March of 05. Forward progress:) Looking forward to being with you all this weekend.
Hoffmanngal was Mark & Barb. Sorry for the error.
I've never seen a pyramid try to crawl ~ great idea!! When you miss the crisp fall air, just remember that in a month or two it will be frosty, COLD air! Praying for your move ~ with the grace of God, you'll do great!!
Love ya,
Jill
Ames,
The casita just isn't the same without your energy and smile! I really enjoyed our few months living together, but you're doing a great job right where God has placed you! Thanks for being such a great Spanish tutor as well!
Love ya~Carissa
amy, does this mean i get to come back down and move your bulletin board? U will be able to see great things on campus!! ;) watch for the BIG in the small and God will show U..
bash <><
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