Febuary 20
Last night was really rough. There was a bible study at the church and I was in charge of childcare. I was the only one in charge on these kids and it was really hard. There were a couple 4 yr old boys who were just really loud and mischievous. I tried to play Telephone and Simon says (which were both games that they knew) after the drawing failed but neither one lasted long. Another one of the kids went and got Bella Flor and she put the two 4yr olds in time out which was fine except then they started to cry and scream (which was not helping my quest for quiet). Eventually, one of the boys started to behave better but the other one was soooo mad and soooo upset, that I dont think there was anything I could do. What made it really difficult was my lack of Spanish skills. I know I wasn't saying things correctly which was really bad for communicating with kids that were really upset. After that I came home and was able to have a little comfort from home in the form of Greys anatomy. it is one of Bellita's favorite tv shows and I was able to follow along. I learned that there isn't a specific word for muffin in Spanish and that they are just called bread or little bread (at least in the show they did).
Febuary 21
Right now, I would just like to say that I am the dirty boot master. Today I cleaned nine pairs of disgusting, muddy boots. These rubber boots had mud on the outside of them but what made it really gross was the mud caked on the inside of them. I had to fill every boot up with water and stick my hand inside each one and scrape as much mud off as I could. this was bad enough but when I was about half way through a big black beetle came crawling out one of the boots. I was so scared to put my hands back down into the boot! I has to will myself to not flinch every time I felt a round, beatle shaped peice of dirt. I was really happy when one of the girls whose mom helps out at La Tabla came and helped me. It was actually kind of a bonding experience working together to finish. All I can say is that I am very proud of my accomplishment today because it is very difficult to put your bare hand where only feet have gone before.
5 comments:
Oh, Kate, please know that there are many, many of us back home who are reading your blog and rooting for you. You will survive! I was telling Fred Suter last night about your commentary on what to do when you have food in your mouth that you just can't eat. He said, if you have figured that out already, you have it made! Hang in there!
Kate I am enjoying reading your blog. I am amazed at your courage to take on this project by yourself and to travel alone! Hang in there and keep going with the flow. You will have a lot to teach all of us when you return.
Hi Kate,
It was good to get caught up on reading your journal. You had me laughing out loud on your recommendations for how to get through eating things you would rather not have in your mouth.
Have courage. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Peter Yoder
Hey Kate!
Ok last night I was at this dinner at the college of Wooster. I was at the table of the person who planned the entire event, including the menu. She chose fried egg plant as the main dish for the vegetarians. It was absolutely disgusting. There were salty chunks, it was a strange color, and just thinking about it makes me gag! So I was just writing to thank you so much for the swallowing tips. They really came in handy last night!!!
I miss you so much!!!
Hannah
Hey Kate, Where are you? I check here daily for your updates and am missing your stories and humor. Maybe I'll call your mom to see what you're up to. We think of you often. Keep on writing!!
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