July 22

Hey all, Sorry it has been so long since I updated!

This is the first week back to classes as usual, although last week the staff came in for half-days of work. So I've been back in the second grade classroom as well as trying to finish up my filing in the office. The Minnepolis team will (finally) arrive in Trinidad this Saturday, so I'll probably participate in most of their activities rather than be with the second graders.

Two of the other volunteers are currently at home on vacation, so I'm the only American here! It's kind of interesting situation to be in! Although a man from Iowa is arriving today for a brief visit...

Next Wednesday we'll start our second camp, for the younger students. For the first time in years it won't be held at the school as we're taking them camping at the Chaco, where the older students go. Please ray for those four days to go well. Camping with children as young as third graders will be an interesting experience! Please pray for agreeable weather! :)

Tomorrow is Bolivia's Dia de Amistad (Friendship Day). It's sort of like Valentine's Day but more focused on friendshi. All of the staff at the school are doing a sort-of "Secret Santa" and giving friendship gifts! I have a friend selling me some nice perfume to give to the teacher whose name I drew. And then after class we'll all have a party. I remember being here for this last year - I'm felling awfully Bolivian lately! :)

Well I think that's about it. I won't let so much time pass before updating again!

In Him, Laura