Graduation, Holidays, and Stones....

Hey everybody….
I just wanted to update you all on things going on around here at the ranch. To start off with first, we had graduation back in Nov. for two of the seniors here Oscar, and Nilsy. (which I taught public speaking too) I am so excited for them, and was very impressed with all that they learned and their speeches they gave for graduation. I am very sad to see them leave Oscar moves to the bridge house in Jan. and Nilsy already is at the bridge house. But I’m excited to see them start a new journey in their lives.

Next we had thanksgiving at the mission house with all the WGO staff. I was very nice we had tons of yummmmmy food- and had plenty of good company and laughs. Plus they had a place to watch football, make free phone calls, play with the little ones , and the view from the mission house is amazing . I got to look out over the mountains and city and realize how grateful I am to be here in Honduras , teaching , learning new things, and growing closer to God everyday. So it turned out to be a very nice thanksgiving day.

The next thing I wanted to share is ‘Christmas” – all of us single girls decided to do a secret santa and we actually did it in Nov before Jae and Brett left for the states (they are getting married so they went home to prepare for it –). So thast what we did. So actually even though its technically not Christmas yet to me it kinda feels like Christmas is already over- but it was still very nice to have a tree that’s all decorated, plus stockings we hung on our wall- we also have all been listening to Christmas music and watching Christmas movies together so its been very nice holidays for me here in Honduras. I got a very fuzzy, warm blanket from my secret santa which turned out to be Kelly (one of my roommates). Plus a very awesome calendar. So I enjoyed our holiday time together- I will miss not being with everyone at home for the holidays but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all- I hope and wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

The last thing I wanted to share is to ask you all to be in prayer for me and my health. I have been struggling for about 3 months now not feeling well and having lots of pain in my stomach and back- Well last Tuesday Jennifer, Hannah, and Sarah rushed me to the emergency room thinking it was my appendix- and thank God it wasn’t and there was no need for surgery- but the doctors did figure out that I have kidney stones- so I have been drinking tons of water…and praying that I’ll get better here very soon!
My pain is off and on but I think that I am starting to feel better- so well see. Guess water will be a close friend of mine from now on- because kidney stones hurt beyond belief. So learn from me…Drink water!!!! Lots of it…LOL

Well just wanted to update you all about what’s going on with me here, and all the new things happening around the holidays. I love , miss, and pray for you all. Keep in touch as much as possible- I love hearing from you . I will write again soon. Till then God Bless, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!