Check-In

I realize I have written in several weeks so this is my attempt to summarize everything that has happened since I last wrote:

We had another CVIF volunteer leave the program which was very saddening.  A few days later, we had another retreat in Ft. Myers Beach where I learned lots about different social justice issues, especially about the farm workers in Immokalee.  I was disheartened when I listened to the workers talk about how horribly they are treated in the fields.  The rest of the retreat went fairly quick and it was great, once again, to spend time with my CVIF family.

Besides that retreat, I've just been really enjoying school.  We had Catholic Schools Week at the end of January and this weekend is the school carnival which is a big deal for everyone! It started this evening and lasts til Sunday evening.  My students have been very excited, naturally, so keeping them calm this  week has required a little extra patience but nothing I can't handle.

The last few weeks, I've just come to grow much fonder of my class.  This is not to say that I haven't always loved them, but I should say my love for them has grown more.  One of my boys has taken to saying prayers over me the past few days and it just brings me a lot of joy inside.  The way he does it makes me laugh a little because he slaps his hand on my head but his intentions and prayers are so pure and kind.

I've really been praying for God's will for me these past few weeks and trying to quiet myself so I can listen.  It's a hard balance some days to think about the future but remain in the present.  I have been pushing myself more in terms of school so that I stay grounded in what God has planned for me here and letting God take care of the future.

I will be better at writing more frequently again.  Happy Friday!