Saturday, September 7, 2013

Getting Settled into the New School Year

It is hard to think I have been teaching for three weeks already. The time has flown by. I know I usually flood my newsletters, blog and facebook with zillions of pictures and yet, I have barely had time to take and post any pictures at all so far. But, trust me, the pictures are coming!!! It may take a little while but I will eventually post some pictures.

My students are wonderful and I have been enjoying every minute with them. I've been busy with all of the beginning of the school year work, but it is good. I know I am exactly where God wants me to be. There is no doubt about that!

I've met a few other teachers and went to a Kickboxing class with them the other day! I had a blast punching and kicking my stress away! It felt good to exercise again. It feels like my teaching work has swept away my time lately to the point that I don't have much time for anything else....but I am starting to realize I need to exercise in order to keep my sanity.

I have been going through all different emotions since I landed back on West African soil. I think it was tough this time around because I didn't have much time to process the cultural shift. I had no choice but to hit the ground running. I often find myself thinking about "home" in Colorado...I am not sure what that means but it is how I have been feeling. Perhaps it is because I know I have to move again soon and I don't feel quite settled back in Ouaga yet.

Well, I have housing only until the end of October here in Ouaga and then I have to move. I have been looking but haven't found a house to move into yet. Please keep me in your prayers and pray that I would find a house to live in that is close to the school I teach at. I am starting up dance classes for the missionary kids in October too and it would be great if I could find a house with a big porch or some area that I can teach dance classes in. It looks like I am going to have MANY more Missionary kids in my dance classes this year than last year so I am hoping I can find a house with a good location and a big enough space to teach dance. That would be the most ideal situation.

I want to thank everyone for your prayers and support. I am truly thankful for everyone who is standing by my side as I serve in West Africa. I am humbled to see the partnerships, friendships and people God has brought in my life the past two years, so we can fulfill His plan in West Africa.




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