I will try to recap as much as possible in this post and the ones to follow about Argentina. I should have posted much sooner about my adventures, so hopefully I can piece together from my memory and my journal.
By Week 4, I really felt like I was finally settled in and felt like Argentina was other home for me (besides Fort Mill and Charleston). I was in a routine and kind of felt like I knew what I was doing over there. Of course, it was still challenging at times, especially when I would present the Gospel to the students on campus. Each encounter would present its own challenges, and I had to rely on the Holy Spirit to lead me through those conversations.
Monday - When I went to campus, I encountered two different girls that went I started to present the Gospel, they completely shut off from the conversation. I knew this would eventually happen at some point, but it was extremely disheartening when people would not listen at all. Later that day on campus, I encountered Atheist, which was my first time having conversations with people that didn't believe there was any god. Monday night was team fun time and we watched "Despicable Me". It is such a kids movie, but adorable none the less!
Friday - When I went to campus, I got to hang out with four girls I met during Week 2: Vale, Caro, Angie, and Noelia. I had been meeting with them once a week with my teammate, Jessie. These four girls are awesome and have such a fun and loving spirit. This day in particular, they invited us to their Accounting class. Of course, I would not pass up an opportunity to go to Argentine class! It was VERY interesting, and I have NO idea was going on. Haha. Friday evening, Vida Estudiantial (its the Campus Crusade for Christ of Argentina) had an event at our hotel. The topic was "Why bad things happen?" This is a topic that is hard for people to grasp...Non-Christians and Christians. It is a tough subject for me to handle at times. The turn out was great to the event, and there were alot of great responses to it.
Saturday - The Evangelism team spent the afternoon preparing for the skit we would be doing for the children in the poorer part of the city. We had visited this area the previous Saturday. I was excited to see the children again and to put on a skit for them! It was so awesome that the children remembered us and would run up to us and give us all hugs. The Gospel was presented to their parents later that night. We didn't find out until later, but many of the parents were interested in joining a Bible study and one man even became a believer. It was hard saying goodbye to the children and to the church people we worked with. It is amazing how fast we formed friendships with them all. After working with these children for two Saturdays, it really gave me a passion even more for working with children but also to work with less fortunate ones.
This week, I experienced alot of challenges, but experienced many blessings as well.
Until next time,
K
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Argentina Summer Project - Week Three is almost Complete!
Wow...It is crazy that I have been living in a different country for almost three weeks. It has become a slight blur with what all has occurred. I journal every night about the events that occur. Thank goodness for that because otherwise I would not remember what happened. Oops! This is what my week looked like last week. This is what my schedule typically looks like:
Monday - We went to campus at 10 PM. We shared the Gospel with a handful of people today. It is challenging each time, because each person has a different story or background. That night, we had womens time and talked about friendships.
Tuesday - We had a long quiet time this morning, followed by a large amount of free time. We went to campus around 4, where we did surveys and talked with some students. The last girl I did the survey with was a Christian! It was great hearing what she thought about life and God. That night, I went to a vegetarian buffet and had broccoli for the first time since I got here. Yayy!
Wednesday - We have the mornings off, which is wonderful. I usually take that time to sleep, work out, and work on school work. We had a meeting from 1 until 3, and then go to campus from 4 until 8. My campus team got invited over by an Argentine for an asado. Think of an BBQ, but ten times better! It was delicious! I am thankful I got to experience this part of the culture.
Thursday - My team had group prayer at 8:30 AM. We then went to campus at 10. At 1 pm, we helped with English Club, which is a way the students can practice their english. Thursday night, my team split off into their Bible study group and hung out. I LOVE my group. We always have great conversations. We are discussing a book by John Piper called "Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ" and the Seven "I Am´s" of Jesus Christ.
Friday - We went to campus around 11. My friend, Jesse and I, met up with some girls we had met the previous week. These four girls are all Christians, so it was awesome hanging out with them again. I showed them my English Bible and they went crazy over it! They loved how the names of each book was different like Matthew for Matteo. They invited us to come sit in one of their classes some time this coming week, so I am looking forward to that. Afterwards, my team went to the Vida Estudantil meeting (it is the Campus Crusade of Argentina). It was about the different religions and if they are all the same. Yes it was all in Castellano, but it was cool to be a part of that. That night, we went over to a leader´s house for dinner. There were Argentine students there. It was great because we got to share an American meal together which consisted of fried chicken and mac&cheese.
Saturday - Thankfully, I got to sleep in this morning! I got breakfast and worked out for a little bit. (Sidenote - there is a gym in the hotel). At three, a group of us got together and took two different buses to an impoverished area of town to hang out with the children and to tell people about the event going on next Saturday (presenting the Gospel to the people of the area). The children were loud and crazy, but I loved it!!! They were all speaking in Castellano, so I have NO idea what they were saying the majority of the time. We played a sing along game with some of them, and they loved it. We would speed up the song, and they would always tell me if I messed up, which I usually did since the song was in Spanish. Haha. We got back from that around 9:30.
Sunday - Today we went to a church service. It was about a 40 minute bus ride. One of the guys that works at Cru goes to this church as well. It was God´s plan that we went to that church because there was a visiting pastor and he happened to speak Castellano (spanish) and English. He did the entire sermon in both languages. He would say something in one language and repeat it in the other language. What blessing! After the serivce, I grabbed a bite to eat and took a VERY long nap. Tonight, we have team meetings about the upcoming week.
Until next time,
K
Monday - We went to campus at 10 PM. We shared the Gospel with a handful of people today. It is challenging each time, because each person has a different story or background. That night, we had womens time and talked about friendships.
Tuesday - We had a long quiet time this morning, followed by a large amount of free time. We went to campus around 4, where we did surveys and talked with some students. The last girl I did the survey with was a Christian! It was great hearing what she thought about life and God. That night, I went to a vegetarian buffet and had broccoli for the first time since I got here. Yayy!
Wednesday - We have the mornings off, which is wonderful. I usually take that time to sleep, work out, and work on school work. We had a meeting from 1 until 3, and then go to campus from 4 until 8. My campus team got invited over by an Argentine for an asado. Think of an BBQ, but ten times better! It was delicious! I am thankful I got to experience this part of the culture.
Thursday - My team had group prayer at 8:30 AM. We then went to campus at 10. At 1 pm, we helped with English Club, which is a way the students can practice their english. Thursday night, my team split off into their Bible study group and hung out. I LOVE my group. We always have great conversations. We are discussing a book by John Piper called "Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ" and the Seven "I Am´s" of Jesus Christ.
Friday - We went to campus around 11. My friend, Jesse and I, met up with some girls we had met the previous week. These four girls are all Christians, so it was awesome hanging out with them again. I showed them my English Bible and they went crazy over it! They loved how the names of each book was different like Matthew for Matteo. They invited us to come sit in one of their classes some time this coming week, so I am looking forward to that. Afterwards, my team went to the Vida Estudantil meeting (it is the Campus Crusade of Argentina). It was about the different religions and if they are all the same. Yes it was all in Castellano, but it was cool to be a part of that. That night, we went over to a leader´s house for dinner. There were Argentine students there. It was great because we got to share an American meal together which consisted of fried chicken and mac&cheese.
Saturday - Thankfully, I got to sleep in this morning! I got breakfast and worked out for a little bit. (Sidenote - there is a gym in the hotel). At three, a group of us got together and took two different buses to an impoverished area of town to hang out with the children and to tell people about the event going on next Saturday (presenting the Gospel to the people of the area). The children were loud and crazy, but I loved it!!! They were all speaking in Castellano, so I have NO idea what they were saying the majority of the time. We played a sing along game with some of them, and they loved it. We would speed up the song, and they would always tell me if I messed up, which I usually did since the song was in Spanish. Haha. We got back from that around 9:30.
Sunday - Today we went to a church service. It was about a 40 minute bus ride. One of the guys that works at Cru goes to this church as well. It was God´s plan that we went to that church because there was a visiting pastor and he happened to speak Castellano (spanish) and English. He did the entire sermon in both languages. He would say something in one language and repeat it in the other language. What blessing! After the serivce, I grabbed a bite to eat and took a VERY long nap. Tonight, we have team meetings about the upcoming week.
Until next time,
K
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Argentina Summer Project: Day 13
Hola!
It is the weekend for me here in Argentina. The weather is beautiful and we have been enjoying it as much as we can.
This past week was amazing!!! We spent just about every day on campus for about four or five hours with the exception of Wednesday because it was Argentina's Independence Day.
The schedule for each day is completely different than the rest. For instance, on Monday I go on the college campus at 10 but on Wednesday, I don't go on campus until 4. Even though we go at different times each day, we usually are there for about five hours.
In those five hours that I am on campus, I work with my team. My team consists of five other people. We start off by just praying for our day on campus and the students we will encounter. Next, we pair off either girl-girl, boy-boy, or girl-boy. We then walk around seeing if any students are available to chat. The first question I ask anyone is 'Hables ingles' which is 'Do you speak English'? If there answer is yes, then I ask them if they would take a picture survey about life, their beliefs, and God. (Sidenote: This picture survey we use is called Soularium. It is an AMAZING tool to use to get to know someone before presenting the Gospel to them. It is also a great way to understand a person's background and thoughts on God). Throughout the survey, I try to ask more questions than just the five questions listed for the survey to get to know the person better. At the end of the survey, it will go a couple of different ways: the person has to go to class so I will get their contact information and try to meet up with them again, I will share my testimony and beliefs, they are not interested in the Gospel but are willing to listen to what I have to say, OR they are interested in the Gospel and are willing to hear about it. I have seen all of these scenarios already. For me personally, it is important to not get bogged down if someone does not want to hear the Gospel. The important thing is to remember that God is using me as His vessel to do His Work. It is all about planting the seed and allowing Him to sow it.
I do alot of walking around asking people if they would like to take the survey or if they speak English. It can be draining at times, but there is no hurry through it. If I am tired, then I stop, rest, and pray. If I am hungry, I go get a quick bite to eat. Whenever I do meet someone, I try to make sure I am engaged in the conversation as much as possible, so the time in between conversations is very valuable for getting re-energized. The amazing thing about the people in Argentina is that they care soo much for relationship and value them greatly, which is why it is so easy to talk to people here. They would rather talk and hang out with us than go to class (I think this would apply in the States too Haha).
So far, after only being here in Argentina for 2 weeks, we have seen almost TEN people come to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. God is doing some amazing things already here! I can't wait to see what else He is going to do while we are here!
Until next time,
K
It is the weekend for me here in Argentina. The weather is beautiful and we have been enjoying it as much as we can.
This past week was amazing!!! We spent just about every day on campus for about four or five hours with the exception of Wednesday because it was Argentina's Independence Day.
The schedule for each day is completely different than the rest. For instance, on Monday I go on the college campus at 10 but on Wednesday, I don't go on campus until 4. Even though we go at different times each day, we usually are there for about five hours.
In those five hours that I am on campus, I work with my team. My team consists of five other people. We start off by just praying for our day on campus and the students we will encounter. Next, we pair off either girl-girl, boy-boy, or girl-boy. We then walk around seeing if any students are available to chat. The first question I ask anyone is 'Hables ingles' which is 'Do you speak English'? If there answer is yes, then I ask them if they would take a picture survey about life, their beliefs, and God. (Sidenote: This picture survey we use is called Soularium. It is an AMAZING tool to use to get to know someone before presenting the Gospel to them. It is also a great way to understand a person's background and thoughts on God). Throughout the survey, I try to ask more questions than just the five questions listed for the survey to get to know the person better. At the end of the survey, it will go a couple of different ways: the person has to go to class so I will get their contact information and try to meet up with them again, I will share my testimony and beliefs, they are not interested in the Gospel but are willing to listen to what I have to say, OR they are interested in the Gospel and are willing to hear about it. I have seen all of these scenarios already. For me personally, it is important to not get bogged down if someone does not want to hear the Gospel. The important thing is to remember that God is using me as His vessel to do His Work. It is all about planting the seed and allowing Him to sow it.
I do alot of walking around asking people if they would like to take the survey or if they speak English. It can be draining at times, but there is no hurry through it. If I am tired, then I stop, rest, and pray. If I am hungry, I go get a quick bite to eat. Whenever I do meet someone, I try to make sure I am engaged in the conversation as much as possible, so the time in between conversations is very valuable for getting re-energized. The amazing thing about the people in Argentina is that they care soo much for relationship and value them greatly, which is why it is so easy to talk to people here. They would rather talk and hang out with us than go to class (I think this would apply in the States too Haha).
So far, after only being here in Argentina for 2 weeks, we have seen almost TEN people come to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior. God is doing some amazing things already here! I can't wait to see what else He is going to do while we are here!
Until next time,
K
Friday, May 27, 2011
Argentina Summer Project: The Culture, The City, The Life
I have gotten a few emails asking different questions about the culture and some of the experiences while I am here in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I would love to share this information with you!
Weather
The first week we were here, the weather was very warm. We even slept with our hotel window open because it was so warm outside. However, last Sunday it rained ALL day and the temperature has dropped dramatically since then. I hope I have brought enough warm clothes! It is not humid here and there really is not much of a breeze, but it is still a little chilly.
Language
Yes the people here speak Spanish, but it is a little different. They speak Catallano. Its a mixture of Spanish and Italian influences. Normally when you say, 'Me llamo Kacey' (my name is Kacey), the double L's would make a 'ya' sound. However, here, the double L's make a 'shh' sound. It was a little different at first, but I was able to catch on to it pretty quickly.
I wish I could say I am able to have a full conversation with people in Catallano, but I can't. I am slowly picking up the language, but it is not coming easily. I can understand people pretty well, but I am struggling to articulate something back to them. Ordering food is still a little challenging, but I am slowly catching on with it.
Food
The first question I would like to answer is: Do I drink the water? Yes. When we arrived, our staff leaders told us it was okay to drink the water. I prepared myself for the worst when I drank the water for the first time thinking I would become really sick, but thankfully I did not. When I go out to eat, all the drinks are served out of glass bottles, even the water. In this country, water is NOT free. I went to one restaurant and my water was 12 pesos, which comes out to about three American dollars. When I go out to eat, I usually do not get a drink just to save some money. We are alotted around 50 pesos every day (13 American dollars), so I do not want to a large chuck of that on a drink. A random and interesting fact about the glass bottled drinks is that people use straws to drink out of them instead of just sipping from them. I love that!
I have eaten a variety of food since I have been here. One thing I have noticed is that while Argentina may have something that is called the same thing in the US, it tastes different. The french fries taste different. The sodas taste different. The ketchup tastes different. The pizza tastes different. Some of the foods I have eaten are: lots of empanadas, pizza, chicken, milanesa (think of a flattened piece of country fried steak), medialunas (croissants with sugar and honey), alfahores (layers of chocolate and creme and amazingness), beef/steak (this country is known for its beef and it is delicious!), Subway (they have Subway!!), Burger King (Whooper), and more. When I go out to eat, there is not much vegetable options so I usually get vegetables from the grocery store.
Cultural Differences
There are a few things that are different. Whenever we meet someone or say goodbye, we 'beso', or kiss. Two people touch their right checks together and that is a beso. Meals are a little different too. The people here eat breakfast and lunch the same time we do, but they have a La Merienda (snack) at the time we would normally have dinner. Here, it is uncommon for people to eat dinner before 9 PM. I still have not caught on to this! I love eating my dinner earlier. Haha. People share alot here. Food. Drinks. Everything. I love sharing, but I don't like sharing germs. I am still getting used to this as well :)
My next post, I will talk more about what we are doing on campus and what we are seeing God do through us.
Until next time,
K
Weather
The first week we were here, the weather was very warm. We even slept with our hotel window open because it was so warm outside. However, last Sunday it rained ALL day and the temperature has dropped dramatically since then. I hope I have brought enough warm clothes! It is not humid here and there really is not much of a breeze, but it is still a little chilly.
Language
Yes the people here speak Spanish, but it is a little different. They speak Catallano. Its a mixture of Spanish and Italian influences. Normally when you say, 'Me llamo Kacey' (my name is Kacey), the double L's would make a 'ya' sound. However, here, the double L's make a 'shh' sound. It was a little different at first, but I was able to catch on to it pretty quickly.
I wish I could say I am able to have a full conversation with people in Catallano, but I can't. I am slowly picking up the language, but it is not coming easily. I can understand people pretty well, but I am struggling to articulate something back to them. Ordering food is still a little challenging, but I am slowly catching on with it.
Food
The first question I would like to answer is: Do I drink the water? Yes. When we arrived, our staff leaders told us it was okay to drink the water. I prepared myself for the worst when I drank the water for the first time thinking I would become really sick, but thankfully I did not. When I go out to eat, all the drinks are served out of glass bottles, even the water. In this country, water is NOT free. I went to one restaurant and my water was 12 pesos, which comes out to about three American dollars. When I go out to eat, I usually do not get a drink just to save some money. We are alotted around 50 pesos every day (13 American dollars), so I do not want to a large chuck of that on a drink. A random and interesting fact about the glass bottled drinks is that people use straws to drink out of them instead of just sipping from them. I love that!
I have eaten a variety of food since I have been here. One thing I have noticed is that while Argentina may have something that is called the same thing in the US, it tastes different. The french fries taste different. The sodas taste different. The ketchup tastes different. The pizza tastes different. Some of the foods I have eaten are: lots of empanadas, pizza, chicken, milanesa (think of a flattened piece of country fried steak), medialunas (croissants with sugar and honey), alfahores (layers of chocolate and creme and amazingness), beef/steak (this country is known for its beef and it is delicious!), Subway (they have Subway!!), Burger King (Whooper), and more. When I go out to eat, there is not much vegetable options so I usually get vegetables from the grocery store.
Cultural Differences
There are a few things that are different. Whenever we meet someone or say goodbye, we 'beso', or kiss. Two people touch their right checks together and that is a beso. Meals are a little different too. The people here eat breakfast and lunch the same time we do, but they have a La Merienda (snack) at the time we would normally have dinner. Here, it is uncommon for people to eat dinner before 9 PM. I still have not caught on to this! I love eating my dinner earlier. Haha. People share alot here. Food. Drinks. Everything. I love sharing, but I don't like sharing germs. I am still getting used to this as well :)
My next post, I will talk more about what we are doing on campus and what we are seeing God do through us.
Until next time,
K
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Argentina Summer Project: Day 7
Tomorrow will mark one week since I left for my trip! I can't believe one week has already gone by. It has been a busy week getting adjusted and familiar with Buenos Aires. I was not on any kind of schedule last week. A phrase that was used multiple times each day was "Go with the flow". We really had to be flexible because pretty much everyday, something was bound to change in our schedule.
Last Wednesday, we split off into our campus teams and headed to our different campuses. There are abot five campuses we work with...Architecture, Medicine, Economics, Law, and Agronomia (general education classes). I am working at Agronomia! It is about a forty minute bus ride there. Many of the students wanting to pursue a degree in Economics take there general education courses here. The first day on the campus was mainly to get our bearings on where everything was and what we were doing. On Thursday, we headed back to campus and spent more time talking with students.
We got into a conversation with two girls. They could only speak Spanish so one of the interns that lives in Buenos Aires translated for us. One of the tools we use to help get to know the students as well as a way to lead to the Gospel is called Soularium. Basically it is a bunch of pictures, and when we ask questions, the studnts can pick pictures that relate to their response. One of the questions I asked the girl was "Who is Jesus Chris"? She picked a picture with a path going into a forest and said to us, "Jesus Cristo es el solemento cambio" which translates to Jesus Christ is the only way. Wow!!! It is encouraging to have conversations like this.
On Friday, we did a Prayer Walk around all of the campuses. This was a great way tosee where all the other people on my team do ministry and to just encourage their work through prayer. That night was our first free night!!! We got to experience the city on our own. I went to the mallwith a bunch of people and then we walked around the city for a bit.
On Saturday, we did an AMAZING RACE throughout the city. I definitely feel like I understand the city alot more after doing that. Today (Sunday), we went to Mass. The entire service was in Spanish so I really don't know what was going on. However, the music was absolutely gorgeous! As we were walking out, there was a bulletin board with announcements and it turns out there was a 10 AM service in English. Oops!!! After mass, we headed to a "farmers market". Basically it was like the market in Charleston so I felt a little at home. There were a lot of interesting items being sold in the market. Actually, there were some Americans selling hot sauce at one of the stands. It always throws me off when I hear someone talking in English because it does not happen very often.
Tomorrow starts a new week! Iam looking forward to being on a schedule and a routine. I am excited to see what God is going to do this week and how He will use me on the campus.
Until next time,
K
Last Wednesday, we split off into our campus teams and headed to our different campuses. There are abot five campuses we work with...Architecture, Medicine, Economics, Law, and Agronomia (general education classes). I am working at Agronomia! It is about a forty minute bus ride there. Many of the students wanting to pursue a degree in Economics take there general education courses here. The first day on the campus was mainly to get our bearings on where everything was and what we were doing. On Thursday, we headed back to campus and spent more time talking with students.
We got into a conversation with two girls. They could only speak Spanish so one of the interns that lives in Buenos Aires translated for us. One of the tools we use to help get to know the students as well as a way to lead to the Gospel is called Soularium. Basically it is a bunch of pictures, and when we ask questions, the studnts can pick pictures that relate to their response. One of the questions I asked the girl was "Who is Jesus Chris"? She picked a picture with a path going into a forest and said to us, "Jesus Cristo es el solemento cambio" which translates to Jesus Christ is the only way. Wow!!! It is encouraging to have conversations like this.
On Friday, we did a Prayer Walk around all of the campuses. This was a great way tosee where all the other people on my team do ministry and to just encourage their work through prayer. That night was our first free night!!! We got to experience the city on our own. I went to the mallwith a bunch of people and then we walked around the city for a bit.
On Saturday, we did an AMAZING RACE throughout the city. I definitely feel like I understand the city alot more after doing that. Today (Sunday), we went to Mass. The entire service was in Spanish so I really don't know what was going on. However, the music was absolutely gorgeous! As we were walking out, there was a bulletin board with announcements and it turns out there was a 10 AM service in English. Oops!!! After mass, we headed to a "farmers market". Basically it was like the market in Charleston so I felt a little at home. There were a lot of interesting items being sold in the market. Actually, there were some Americans selling hot sauce at one of the stands. It always throws me off when I hear someone talking in English because it does not happen very often.
Tomorrow starts a new week! Iam looking forward to being on a schedule and a routine. I am excited to see what God is going to do this week and how He will use me on the campus.
Until next time,
K
Monday, May 16, 2011
Argentina Summer Project: Day 1
Today starts a new adventure for me!
Today I leave for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Today I step out of my world here in South Carolina and into a completely different one.
I am so thankful for this trip. I am thankful for everyone that has made this opportunity possible through prayers, words of encouragement, and financial support. You are all a blessing to me. I am forever grateful for it.
Today will be a day of travel. I am traveling from Charlotte to Atlanta and then Atlanta to Miami. I will be meeting the rest of my team in Miami and from there we will all travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina together.
Please pray for:
K
Today I leave for Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Today I step out of my world here in South Carolina and into a completely different one.
I am so thankful for this trip. I am thankful for everyone that has made this opportunity possible through prayers, words of encouragement, and financial support. You are all a blessing to me. I am forever grateful for it.
Today will be a day of travel. I am traveling from Charlotte to Atlanta and then Atlanta to Miami. I will be meeting the rest of my team in Miami and from there we will all travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina together.
Please pray for:
- Safe travel for all my teammates
- Everyone's baggage/suitcases make it safely to Argentina
- Adjust fast to the culture in Argentina
- Walk in the Spirt
K
Saturday, May 7, 2011
First Day of Summer
Maybe today is actually my second day of summer since I moved home yesterday. Well, either way, it's THE SUMMER!
I am thankful it is May and the summer is here. The last few weeks seemed to drag on and on. I stayed pretty busy the last few weeks with projects, papers, and exams. Thankfully I only had ONE in-class exam. Unfortunately, it was Physics and it just happened to fall on Saturday night. I survived the exams 3 and 1/2 hours later and even passed the class with a B+. I have NO idea how that happened, but I am pleased with it none the less. I got all A's in the rest of my classes. This semester marks the end of classes for my undergraduate degree because next semester I will be student teaching. Speaking of student teaching, I found out where I will be teaching. Yayy!
This semester has been a learning opportunity. I have walked away from it with many lessons. Below are some that I can think of off the top of my head:
I leave for Argentina in NINE days. What?!?! I am sooo excited! As I am unpacking my belongings from school, I am slowly packing for my trip. This upcoming week will consist of packing, hanging out with my family, hanging out with friends, taking some dance lessons (Swing, Mumba, Tango, Salsa), working out, and wherever the road takes me!
I hope you have a great and blessed day tomorrow. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!
Until next time,
K
I am thankful it is May and the summer is here. The last few weeks seemed to drag on and on. I stayed pretty busy the last few weeks with projects, papers, and exams. Thankfully I only had ONE in-class exam. Unfortunately, it was Physics and it just happened to fall on Saturday night. I survived the exams 3 and 1/2 hours later and even passed the class with a B+. I have NO idea how that happened, but I am pleased with it none the less. I got all A's in the rest of my classes. This semester marks the end of classes for my undergraduate degree because next semester I will be student teaching. Speaking of student teaching, I found out where I will be teaching. Yayy!
This semester has been a learning opportunity. I have walked away from it with many lessons. Below are some that I can think of off the top of my head:
- Patience. Patience. Patience. I was done with classes back in February. I was ready to be in a classroom and working with students. Then at the beginning of March, I found out I was going to Argentina and I was then ready to go then. God has taught me to be patient with His Timing and to appreaciate what I have now.
- Support Raising for Argentina. I have seen some amazing and indescribable things done during my support raising. When I first got accepted, I had to have at least $2,500 raised three weeks later. Right then, I didn't think I would be able to get it. I realize now that I was relying on my own doing and not His doing. I learned how to NOT worry about money and to trust that God will provide.
- Friendships and relationships. God has brought some amazing people in my life. I am thankful for each and every one of them.
- Course Load. I might have overdone it this semester by taking 19 hours (again), but I made it through. It was tough, but once again, it is possible to take that many hours and do well.
I leave for Argentina in NINE days. What?!?! I am sooo excited! As I am unpacking my belongings from school, I am slowly packing for my trip. This upcoming week will consist of packing, hanging out with my family, hanging out with friends, taking some dance lessons (Swing, Mumba, Tango, Salsa), working out, and wherever the road takes me!
I hope you have a great and blessed day tomorrow. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!
Until next time,
K
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