[Saturday, September 04, 2004]
Dear family and friends,
Once again I am filled with the joy of the Lord as I write to you. This morning I was able to spend some quality time alone with the Lord as I did 3 loads of laundry for me amd my roommate. Well, as you may remember, doing laundry here is a bit different than just putting it into the washing machine and throwing the clothes into the dryer. First I have to fill the washer up with water using buckets. Then after the clothes wash and the water drains, I have to fill the washer up with water again for it to rinse. So, I had to do it for 3 loads of laundry. Also, since we don't have a dryer I have to hang them up on the roof to dry, which is also where the washing machine is located. So, I decided just to say on the roof for most of the time and spend time with God. It was a very pleasant morning and God is a very good God, so it was a nice time.
Well, school this week was good. We celebrated 2 birthdays this week. For the student's birthday I buy him a gordita from the restaurant next door and then we go across the street to my apartment and have lunch together. I also allow the student to bring a friend along. It was fun and I got to know those students a little better! I am liking the fact that there is 20 minutes onto the school day this year. It makes things less hectic at the end of the day. The afternoon flows a lot smoother, as well. On Monday we have Open House for parents, so I will get to meet the new parents and give them an introduction to my class. Since this is my 2nd time around it should be easier but I will probably still be somewhat nervous. :) Speaking in front of adults is a little different than my usual audience of children. I know I will enjoy it though.
Last night my friends and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, El Balcon and I had Alambre, which is pork, green peppers, bacon and onion cooked together. You take this combination and put it on tortillas to make a taco. I had just assembled my first taco when I realized something was missing--- los limones (the limes) so I flagged down the waiter and asked him to bring us some limones. You squeeze the juice into your taco. It is so good on tacos!!
Speaking of food, I was reminded that I'm in Mexico on Wednesday night. I went to OANSA (Awana) at church and for snack the kids had oranges. So, you might think, nothing strange about that. However, they load chile (chili powder) on top of the oranges. As if that wasn't enough, some of them were pouring chili powder into their hands and eating it plain. I had a few people ask if I wanted some and I told them I don't put chile on anything!
OANSA was so much fun. I really enjoyed seeing the kids again. It was my first time to see them since I got back. Many of them ran up to me to hug me. I am so glad I have the opportunity to be a part of OANSA. I truly enjoy serving the Lord there and trying to be a blessing to others. As an added blessing, it's good Spanish practice.
Well, I think that about does it for news this week. I hope you have a blessed week and that the joy of the Lord will fill your heart. You want to know how to have God's joy this week? Well, the Bible says "In the presence of the Lord is the fullness of joy." Take some time today and each day to stand in God's presence- to acknowledge Him for who He is and pray to Him with a thankful heart. Then read His word and allow Him to teach you. That gives you a joy that nothing can take away from you!
Hasta luego mis amigos!
Angelina
Once again I am filled with the joy of the Lord as I write to you. This morning I was able to spend some quality time alone with the Lord as I did 3 loads of laundry for me amd my roommate. Well, as you may remember, doing laundry here is a bit different than just putting it into the washing machine and throwing the clothes into the dryer. First I have to fill the washer up with water using buckets. Then after the clothes wash and the water drains, I have to fill the washer up with water again for it to rinse. So, I had to do it for 3 loads of laundry. Also, since we don't have a dryer I have to hang them up on the roof to dry, which is also where the washing machine is located. So, I decided just to say on the roof for most of the time and spend time with God. It was a very pleasant morning and God is a very good God, so it was a nice time.
Well, school this week was good. We celebrated 2 birthdays this week. For the student's birthday I buy him a gordita from the restaurant next door and then we go across the street to my apartment and have lunch together. I also allow the student to bring a friend along. It was fun and I got to know those students a little better! I am liking the fact that there is 20 minutes onto the school day this year. It makes things less hectic at the end of the day. The afternoon flows a lot smoother, as well. On Monday we have Open House for parents, so I will get to meet the new parents and give them an introduction to my class. Since this is my 2nd time around it should be easier but I will probably still be somewhat nervous. :) Speaking in front of adults is a little different than my usual audience of children. I know I will enjoy it though.
Last night my friends and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, El Balcon and I had Alambre, which is pork, green peppers, bacon and onion cooked together. You take this combination and put it on tortillas to make a taco. I had just assembled my first taco when I realized something was missing--- los limones (the limes) so I flagged down the waiter and asked him to bring us some limones. You squeeze the juice into your taco. It is so good on tacos!!
Speaking of food, I was reminded that I'm in Mexico on Wednesday night. I went to OANSA (Awana) at church and for snack the kids had oranges. So, you might think, nothing strange about that. However, they load chile (chili powder) on top of the oranges. As if that wasn't enough, some of them were pouring chili powder into their hands and eating it plain. I had a few people ask if I wanted some and I told them I don't put chile on anything!
OANSA was so much fun. I really enjoyed seeing the kids again. It was my first time to see them since I got back. Many of them ran up to me to hug me. I am so glad I have the opportunity to be a part of OANSA. I truly enjoy serving the Lord there and trying to be a blessing to others. As an added blessing, it's good Spanish practice.
Well, I think that about does it for news this week. I hope you have a blessed week and that the joy of the Lord will fill your heart. You want to know how to have God's joy this week? Well, the Bible says "In the presence of the Lord is the fullness of joy." Take some time today and each day to stand in God's presence- to acknowledge Him for who He is and pray to Him with a thankful heart. Then read His word and allow Him to teach you. That gives you a joy that nothing can take away from you!
Hasta luego mis amigos!
Angelina
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