We are in fall now. With the end of the summer and my dad leaving the end of March, the start of the school year for the girls at the House of Hope, and the new Director starting in April, I have been quite busy! I was going to start off this post with another apology for not writing, but that would sound too...normal. I really do want to keep you all updated, but with everything that is going on, 1. time is limited and 2. some things are just hard to put to words.
After training the new Director, I am leaving my role of authority little by little here in the House of Hope. I have also picked up teaching two English classes with the other volunteer from the States who arrived in April. With the time I have left, I am also saying goodbye to Pablo's family that has taken me in during my time here.
Some news on my life in general:
- Pablo talked to my dad when he came to visit me! He asked for my dad's blessing to ask for my hand in marriage. Whether or not Pablo will propose to me before I leave is still up in the air. Pablo's goal is to surprise me...and as of now, I have no idea when it's coming.
- I will be attending Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH for my Master's in Social Work this fall. I start the beginning of September with orientation the end of August. The good Lord blessed me with a full-tuition scholarship for the two years and a $750 monthly stipend for living expenses. What a gift it is going to be to graduate debt-free!
- I'm an aunt! My sister had little baby Lucas on April 3rd. He will be almost 2 months old when I meet him in person in June!
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- Among many other things, I'm learning how to play guitar. The other volunteer (and Pablo) are teaching me! This last picture is of the girls the House of Hope, the Director Daniel (middle), and the Director Cecilia (far right), the new volunteer (bottom far left), and me!
