Drumroll please!

Spring is finally here!...at least it was.  The other week we had beauuutiful weather, and we spent a lot of our afternoons outside on the trampoline.  Which was amazing!  But as of last night, we now have snow again, which is a bit of a bummer.

But anyways...wayyyy back in February, Darrell, our American director came to visit us!  The week he spent here was filled with talking, eating, and laughing.  He challenged us to take some time and think of what we want out of the rest of our time here, and in what ways we can become more involved in the community.  We were also able to talk to him about how things were going for us, in the workplace, community, home, etc.  He was able to provide an outsiders point of view, which was interesting to hear.  We were able to share some of our frustrations with him, and one of the ways he responded was that it's about the story you tell.  I took this and applied it to my work in the school.  I've always tried to be patient and appreciate my time in the school.  But since he's been here, I've tried to go in each and every day with a good, positive attitude.  I've been able to enjoy school a lot more since!  --Although, I would be lying if I said there weren't days when I still get beyond frustrated.

Darrell's visit also brought laughter.  We played countless hours of Rummey (sp?), as well as a good amount of Monopoly.  We took him to Prashads, he took us to London.  We cooked delicious food.  We joked back and forth, and had an all around good time together.  It was also nice just to see a familiar, American, face.


I have also recently made my college decision!  (insert sigh of relief)  My decision is.....GOSHEN!  I am really looking forward to starting my college experience here.  After making this decision final, I feel that it is definitely the right choice....for now(:  

Just a few other odds and ends...my hair is no longer blonde.  We are on a two week Easter holiday!  Next week we travel to Italy for our team retreat!  And in just over 3 weeks I will be reunited with two of my best friends!



It hardly seems possible that we have around 3 months left on this journey.  My feelings are constantly in battle between excitement - to be reunited with friends and family. to be home. to start school; fear - going back to reality after this dream; sadness - leaving my friends and family in England.  leaving this new home of mine.  But the journey isn't over yet, so I'll just wait to ponder those thoughts more until it's time.


All my love!