Angelina's Life in Motion

Hola todo el mundo! Well, another week has flown by and God has been faithful! I had a very nice first week back. School went well and the students all seemed glad to be back. Yesterday I went to my first Mexican lunch at a Mexican home. The Hudsons and I were invited to a birthday dinner for the wife of the man I tutor in English. They attend my church here. I was a little nervous, not knowing what would be served, but I was pleasantly surprised. We had rice that had some kind of chile in it. It was a little hot, but I could stand it. Then, We had a Mexican soup that has hominy in it. (I've never heard of hominy before but I guess we have it in the states too.) I don't really care for this type of soup, but I was able to eat it. Then we had a Tres Leche cake. (3 milks) I've only had this kind of cake in Mexico and it is very good. It is made with 3 types of milks and is almost soggy, but it's very good. So, my first homemade Mexican meal was a success. Later we had a party at church for Kings Day, which was January 6. It is an event having to do with the wisemen. Thre is a bread called Rosca which is a speciality to this time of year. Inside the Rosca are hidden little plastic dolls. So, the tradition is that you pick any spot on the bread, (which resembles a big donut because it is round with the center cut out) and cut yourself a piece. If your piece has a doll, you are traditionally supposed to host a party in February. So, it was a fun event. I did not get a doll. Two other teachers, Erin and Joel came with me.
Well, I'd like to conclude this blog by sharing 2 prayer requests. First of all, a missionary couple here from EBM found out just this week that the wife, who was pregnant with twins, lost the babies several weeks ago. So, please pray for the Nevin family as they cope with their loss. Also, something that has been hanging heavy on the hearts of many people in our school this week is that 2 of our students have moved with their mother to Canada. They are leaving behind in Mexico the father and 4 youngest members of their family. The oldest of these four is in my 3rd grade class. This family which is composed of 2 different families is struggling to stay together and in desperation, the mother has left with her first 3 children (whose father died) in order to "wake-up" her husband. So, please pray for this family and for the children. It has saddened their hearts. Well, we know that God is faithful and He will work out something good from this situation! I challenge you to watch God at work in your own life this week! Angelina