This month has been full of excitement! I was able to spend a nice long weekend at Sanibel Island in Florida to celebrate my friends Ali and Steve Wilson's wedding. It was a very beautiful wedding on the beach. I have always been a little reluctant towards destination weddings, but this was definitely an exception. Everyone invited were able to not only enjoy their time on the island but they were able to share in such a beautiful wedding; the highlight of the weekend. Charles was the best man and he did such a wonderful job. His speech was very heartfelt and there were many tears shed for the kind words he gave Steve and Ali.
While I was in Florida I found out that a typhoon, Agatha, hit the coast of Guatemala filling the highways with mudslides and Volcano Pacaya decided to erupt! So my flight back to Guatemala was cancelled and I wasn't able to get back almost a week later! No complaints here because I was able to really take that time to relax and I was able to spend time with my family and Charles.
I have a year left in my service! My friends and I can't stop bringing it up - I think we are proud we've made it this far and we are all looking forward to what this year brings us. I am starting to study for my GREs.... I really should have taken them at home while I was waiting to join... ugh procrastination, lol. I hit the math section of this study manual and I have no clue what is going on, haha - high school math has definitely left my brain.
I am getting 2 trainees that are coming to stay with me this week, wednesday to saturday. They will be seeing first hand what it is like to work in the field as they will be following me around this week. I look forward to their company and having them see what Chiquimula is all about.
Fourth of July is around the corner! I can't believe it - I remember when I celebrated the 4th last year and I wasn't even a sworn-in volunteer yet. It reminds me of how much I miss the 4th in the states. I always loved the 4th of July - all the bbq's, the many families making a little sitting area to watch the fireworks, seeing old friends. I'm going to miss that :( The next time I will be home will be for Christmas and I am so glad I will be home for that! I missed the holiday spirit, the snow, my family - so only 5 months away!
Work is picking up - I am on my second month of health talks with my women's groups. And now I am starting to fundraise! Check out my website to help donate for my project! http://www.healthyhomesguatemala.webs.com/
I miss everyone :( I'm over the hump... almost home :)
While I was in Florida I found out that a typhoon, Agatha, hit the coast of Guatemala filling the highways with mudslides and Volcano Pacaya decided to erupt! So my flight back to Guatemala was cancelled and I wasn't able to get back almost a week later! No complaints here because I was able to really take that time to relax and I was able to spend time with my family and Charles.
I have a year left in my service! My friends and I can't stop bringing it up - I think we are proud we've made it this far and we are all looking forward to what this year brings us. I am starting to study for my GREs.... I really should have taken them at home while I was waiting to join... ugh procrastination, lol. I hit the math section of this study manual and I have no clue what is going on, haha - high school math has definitely left my brain.
I am getting 2 trainees that are coming to stay with me this week, wednesday to saturday. They will be seeing first hand what it is like to work in the field as they will be following me around this week. I look forward to their company and having them see what Chiquimula is all about.
Fourth of July is around the corner! I can't believe it - I remember when I celebrated the 4th last year and I wasn't even a sworn-in volunteer yet. It reminds me of how much I miss the 4th in the states. I always loved the 4th of July - all the bbq's, the many families making a little sitting area to watch the fireworks, seeing old friends. I'm going to miss that :( The next time I will be home will be for Christmas and I am so glad I will be home for that! I missed the holiday spirit, the snow, my family - so only 5 months away!
Work is picking up - I am on my second month of health talks with my women's groups. And now I am starting to fundraise! Check out my website to help donate for my project! http://www.healthyhomesguatemala.webs.com/
I miss everyone :( I'm over the hump... almost home :)
