My new reality

Well one week of school down and a successful week it was.  Monday we started school and met all the kids together.  Troy and Tara came to kick off the week and prayed with us.  There are 5 children total; Hope (14), Issac (14), Noah (11), Phoebe (9) and Lydia (8) and each one has their own personality.   They are such sweet amazing kids which has helped make this transition even more fun!  Their energy partnered with their love for school and love for each other makes the days go by quick. I am teaching the older three and Hallie is teaching the younger two. We spent much of this week coming up with a schedule and introducing some new ideas. Overall everyone is doing well and enjoying each other. 

Besides school everything else is going well. I am not going to lie... I will say the first full day was hard for me; all I wanted to do was cry.  I was hot, scared and didn't know what I had gotten myself into.  But once school started all that changed.  Hallie and I spend the afternoon and evenings doing a few different things.  I have already read one book and I am on my second which for me is huge.  We have cooked one meal which was yummy and made guacamole with this amazing avocado. 

The avocados are huge when in season and only cost $1.00 USD.  

We have ventured out of the gates twice to the little market on the corner, while dodging motos.  The market is nice and has lots of different things we may need.  This week was special and after school Tuesday, The Livesay's had a little party for us and invited other Americans living here in Haiti over to meet Hallie and I.  It was a fun night and I enjoyed getting to know more about Haiti and others who live here too.

Fun Facts from the week: 

1) Each day after a hot day...never has a cold shower felt so good!

2) Deodorant application happens about 3 times a day

3) A rooster wakes me up every morning and it is just like the movies

It is finally starting to set in... This is my new reality.  I am thankful for this opportunity and those that have supported me.  It's rewarding to know that this is my life and I have been removed from my comfort zone.  I am being stretched and know that with God all is possible.  He has me here for a reason.  I know it will start to feel more normal and until then I will take each day as it comes. 

Heartline Academy School building

The Crew

My Apartment