Saludades de Mexico! Greetings from Mexico!

Well, I am exhausted! I love it here, and although the work I am doing may seem menial, I know that is a big help and more importantly I am doing it to glorify God! I really had to be on my toes and very flexible, I didn’t get any kind of orientation or schedule….I just had to jump right in! Thankfully, the summer intern, Katie, is very nice and is showing me the ropes. I am sleeping on the top bunk in a room with 9 girls, there are lots of bugs, and I miss the comfort of my own kitchen. Many of you would probably laugh to think how I would manage here, i am very out of my comfort zone. God has been very gracious and has given me a laid back attitude that is a necessity to survive here. I love being here, and I love the work I am doing.

Today I did school with four of the children. They are all at different levels. The supplies are very disorganized and I don’t even know what I have or where to start from really. I really enjoyed being teacher today and had to think on my toes for sure. I can’t wait to continue working with them and use the techniques I have learned. I also played with the kids outside and tried to teach them badminton. we drew with chalk and I taught them how to draw animals. We played another game that I sort of made up. Then I read aloud a chapter of a book. The kids all speak Spanish and English, but I told them they must speak Spanish to me so I can learn better.

My other job while I am here is to sort through bags and boxes of donations. Most of it is junk and not something that they could really use (it’s amazing what people will give away), so i sort through everything and salvage the usable things and the rest will go in a garage sale. I am also going to help Amy organize the school supplies and craft supplies. It seems they have a very good system for cleaning, cooking, and laundry but I try to help out where I can.

Who knows what tomorrow will hold! Whatever it is I am ready to take it on and do my best for the glory of God.