ohhh...exhaution much? yes...being a teacher is that...but it's worth it...i have to keep reminding myself that..as well as Im teaching for God's glory vs. my own...bc i know i could not do this without him..i dont know how anyone would or possibly could!

this past weekend, i met with david and his family (the one with downs) to have a little conference about how we can improve his capabiliites in the classroom..bc he had a really hard week and could not participate in fun friday...which is a huge deal! especially with a class of only 5 students...we came to the conclusion that i was working him too hard...which i was (oops) but its all good...for now...we also decided to have rachel, his aide, only come in the mornings...and he will be by himself in the afternoons...which has turned out to be great...plus i am enjoying it, having quality time with the kids...is priceless!

i just sent out my 1st batch of thank you letters/newsletters! wow..it takes a lot of time...but is worth it!!!

i also went to a youth group at the quaint nazarene church taht i am going to! i asked elizabeth, a new girl here my age whose goin to be here for 6 months to go with me...it was fun :) even though i cant understand everything..the ecuadorians are really great! plus other gringos go there...its good to get out there...plus i would like to become more involved at the church at some point..and this is a good way!

i am also starting to read, " the purpose driven life," as well as do a study with some ladies here...the 40 days of purpose...its a challenging read! i just need to spend more time praying about things that are talked about in the book!

i have been continuing to run with a lady here, Katie shaylor..whose husband is a pilot here...and i teach her son, jem! she really pushes me! today, it was so weird..my left foot was falling asleep or something while i was ruuning! it was so weird..and kinda scary!

i hope all is well in everyone! let me know if there's anything i can be praying for you about :)
miss you all!

oh! theres a recent movie, called, "beyond the gates" with stephen curtis chapman..that you should watch bc it is all about nate saint, jim elliott. and crew who basically started the mission here! there is also a newer movie that is coming out too! wow! churches might have it....