This and That

Sorry I´ve been silent for several days. We´ve been having computer issues. Thankfully, yesterday we had a computer wiz come over and he got our computer up and running again!

What I have been doing the last few days? Well, we've had several work teams who have been able to take some luggage back to the States for us. When you consider that we'll be moving back in February and each of us has a 2 piece luggage allowance, that's not much when we're moving our whole life to another continent! So, I've been sorting, organizing, throwing away, and packing. It's kind of refreshing! So far we've been able to send 3 trunks of stuff (mostly sentimental things like photo albums, baby blankets, wedding gifts) to the States with teams. Thanks, Liz, for "housing" our goods til we get "home!" It's hard when you can't move with a U-Haul!

I've also been spending some time working on lesson plans for the new classes I will be teaching in August. It's hard to believe school starts in just 2 weeks! Where does the time go? As it stands for now, one of the classes I will be teaching is the 10th grade writing class. It's new to the curriuclum, so I'm kind of going in blind. We have a new book and I'm the first teacher to teach it! Please pray for me as I find my way!

I was also told I would be teaching Eastern World Geography to the 7th and 8th graders. I've always like geography, although I'd much rather teach about the Western World! I will be learning right alongide my students! Pray for creativity as I teach this class!

Now, this is MAY be subject to change. I am one of the teachers who is somewhat flexible with my schedule. I did request to teach part-time since I will only be around for one semester. However, we have a huge teacher shortage at the Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center. If you know of anyone who is willing to come to Bolivia to teach for a year (the downside is we raise our own support), please let me know. Below I will list our current needs as I know them to be at this point. Even if you don't know of anyone, please keep these needs in prayer, as school is starting soon!

Teaching Needs:

1st grade

6th grade Language Arts

Jr. High Bible

High School Bible

High School English

Other Staff Needs:

Elemantary Principal

Elemantary Chaplain