An overdue post
December 6, 2008
So it’s been a while since I’ve posted; as school term comes to a close, I’ve been extremely busy– helping prepare and administer exams, participating in Christmas fundraisers and acitivities, and assisting the princpal with some
The ice cream bean, or paterna. The soft white flesh around the beans tastes nice.
documents for a new association he is creating. Hopefully, the organization will get the attention of the Ministry of Education and initiate some much-needed changes for the rural schools.
I’ve also gotten the know some Peace Corps volunteers over the last few weeks. They come from various states, backgrounds and skillsets. One is a former law firm partner. It’s been extremely valuable talking with her about the law and our experiences here, as we both try to figure out what next steps to take after Belize. I’m thankful to them for their companionship, as they’re the only Americans that I know here, and it sure is nice to talk with fellow Americans once in a while. Especially over pizza and beer.
Speaking of being thankful, though I was unable to have my traditional turkey and butternut squash soup and green bean and mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce and kimchee dinner (was able to consume copious amounts of cranberry sauce, though), I was able to thank God for all the blessings here and in my life. Though too long to list, I’m going to mention a few things here:
- DEET, yuk-eh-jang bowls, fried chicken, my mom’s insistence that I bring certain items, the love and prayers of friends and family, friendships here, books, the Bible, my education, my former Spanish teachers, A/C, a washer/dryer, gifts of grace, my health, and opportunities to share my skills, passion and love. Without these, both here and abroad, I don’t know where I’d be (or what condition I’d be in).
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17
Hope you had a wonderful, thankful Thanksgiving as well.
