Here is a brief update of my activities this past week. I have successfully completed my first week of work in the Plan 3000, working in the library San Silvestre and at the Parish. It was a slow week since very few students attended the library due to the lack of homework assigned this week. The first week is usually spent sitting through "entertaining" and "interesting" syllabi's right? I am not sure how enthusiastic the youth were about resuming their studies either. Some of the schools nearby also didn´t begin classes because some of the classrooms were being painted. However more students should attend this coming week as they get settled into the routine of the new school year. If not I will resume cataloging books, reading and waiting patiently, a routine I have grown accustomed to. Probably the hardest part of this week was waiting in anticipation for my family and friends to arrive.
Saturday my Dad, Mom, Jason Widmer and two persons from my church will be landing here in Bolivia. I have been looking forward to this day for sometime now. I am anxious to show them where I have been living for the past 6 months and to introduce them to my friends and family here in Bolivia. They will be working on a daycare laying bricks for the first week and then they will get a chance to see where I have been working the following week. Hopefully we have desirable weather and everyone stays healthy.
The begininning of February also marked the half-way point for my time here in Bolivia. When looking back it is tempting to say time has passed quickly, but in reality October and November were long and arduous. I faced new and unexpected circumstances daily which challenged me in positive, yet annoying ways. However time is picking up steam and the months are passing quicker as I have grown accustomed, to some degree, to life in Bolivia. The second half will most likely pass quicker than the first, so I am told anyways. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers and God bless. Chao.
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It sounds like the Washington Mennonite people are having a great time in Bolivia! The rest of us are trying hard not to be jealous! You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as you begin your new work at the library. We miss you...
Hey, it is good to hear more about your new position at the library. I hope more people chose to participate. I also pray that God continues to use you and provide for you. You continue to be in my prayers.
Hi Caleb,
Just a note to let you know that I sent $603.50 to MCC for your personal drawing account for books. It was the money raised by Susan See's piano marathon. Good to hear your voice yesterday. Have a great day. Mary Lou
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