All of the lights are going up here, the nights are cold, and the
Christmas music has started. I can feel myself getting into the Christmas
spirit; I even just downloaded classic Christmas music to listen too! And yet
at the same time it is not the same. This is the time of year where it is hardest
to be away. I would give anything to see snow, and to be able to sit down with
my family around the tree and fireplace. But once again I am blessed beyond
what I believe, and will be going home for 9 days on December 19. Lisa, Mateo
and I are trying to finish all of the projects we can before the end of the
year, and have everything prepared for when we come back at the end of the
month. School will be starting for all of the students here in January, and right now I am meeting with families to make sure they are registering students for the coming school year. They have been on break since November.
We had a nice dinner with all of the employees from the Hope Haven
factory, and were able to pass out certificates saying that they have passed
English Level 1. It was special; all of the ones who participated in English
classes were proud of themselves, as are we! Classes will begin again next
year, and for them it will be considered Level 2. I’ve started giving lessons
to 4 youth in the family that received the first stove, and tutoring sessions
with a girl that works at the coffee shop. All of them are interested in
learning, and it is a great way for them to have more opportunity in the future
if they continue learning another language.
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