I'm working 4 days a wk, Mon. thru thurs. I'm still totally loving
my work at the greenhouse... Its so fulfilling.... Ok you wonder,
planting flowers, fulfilling? But its so much more then that! Its the
people, the hard work, the diversity of the work, the playing in the
dirt, the watching things grow, and so much more. The money is nice,
but thats really not why i work there. Its a love for my job. I feel
so fortunate that i can say that. I've been able to form so many
positive and also fun relationships there, and that is a huge
blessing.
Otherwise, i'm busy with loads of other things... Trying to get
sewing done... now anyone who knows me well, knows that thats a huge
feat for me! Because i dislike sewing....
yea, still milking cows 4 mornings a wk and every eve. And yes, i do
enjoy it, the only time i really don't is when i have some activity
that i have to miss or be late for:(
I'm studying( or should say i had been, i haven't gotten to it since
i'm home from my trip to Mexico) to take my GED test. I'm hoping to
get that done soon.
I'm planning a trip to Maine in the end of the month, i'm planning to
meet a new niece or nephew up there!:-) PTL!!
I'm also having fun with friends and neighbors and good stimulating
phone calls and....... catching up with my family- that is also quite
a feat to be honest. It seems half the time I don't know where my
brother Ivan even is.... bout the only time i can snag him is in the
barn! Ok, the real shocker is that my extremely independent sister
Sarah started dating while i was gone in Mexico!! I really missed out
on something with that... especially since i've never really met the
guy! His name is Andrew Zehr, and he's from Ontario, Canada. He's from
the same church that my sis Emma and her husband go to up there. So
yeah, my approval is pending until i can meet the guy and form my own
opinion. Don't get me wrong, i'm totally happy for her, its just a
whole new real mind blowing concept to get used to! I know, i'm going
to have to get over any selfish attachment and feeling that she's
always gonna be here. She certainly deserves a knight in shining armor
if anyone does. So far he's only "the guy". but i've a feeling that my
opinion will change to the more romantic description, anyway if my sis
has anything to say about it.
Now, to get on with things and tell you bout my trip to Mexico. I
definately enjoyed it. in spite of the fact that it rained almost the
whole week which cut the amount of work that we could get done in like
half. But it still was a blast, and i was still very blessed, and yea
over all twas totally a positive learning experience. Truly, my brain
programmed so much... its still working on filing it! As an assistant
on the committee, i had to help my lovely friend Katrina:) take care
of monetary issues, lead out on the jobs, and try to stay out of
trouble. That was mostly accomplished i do believe, but you might want
to check that out with the other folks. I felt really weird being i
was one of the younger ones.... but everyone was very gracious to
me!:) I won't get into all the specifics of everything.... just a
glimpse... A highlight was being with the children at the orphanage,
playing twister with the girls!... blowing up balloons... I got
to know a 16 yr old girl there and we could converse pretty well so
that was a huge blessing. there's so much need there, but i'm happy
to report that the orphanage was definately improved from when i was
there 2 yrs ago. Another highlight was the real Mexican food! also,
hanging out in the cabin getting to know my new "family" and playing
rook in the dining hall( yeah i must admit... the addictive fingers of
that game have taken my attention) I also worked at the old peoples
home one day.... helped with food, and another girl and i gave
baths. That place may be the way it is, but it has a drawing affect on
me to go back and see how everyone is faring.
Then on the last day... piling everything in the vans to cross over
the border to go home; luggage on top of, beneath, beside, and almost
within, all the passengers.... what a sight! Then flying home with
my "new family" was so great, ... spending so much money on airport
food(its robbery, really!) but i let loose of my purse strings and
spent all my cash... giving the last 5 bucks to my faithful driver.;)
You know, a key thing on this trip was total refreshing laughter.
It releases the stress within.... I know that God blessed me with
that! So props to the many who brought the laughter about!
So thanks to my new friends from the OFJ trip. For putting up with me
and blessing me in myriad ways! And thanks to the many others who
supported me with prayer during it! I remain ever undeserving of your
loyalty, and am humbled by your love. Thanks!
Well thats gonna have to do it for now. You can breathe a sigh of
relief right along with me if you like(If you made it this far). Its
not that i don't enjoy sharing, but i am tired, and tomorrow is
Thursday. Do i have time for a proofread???? :O( If there's
anything inopropriate, feel free to tell me!
Blessings! Simply put~Es
