andy, is that you?

Pretty funny--this billboard is all over Managua right now and everytime I pass one I can't help but wonder if Andy has done some modeling on the side. But modeling for beer companies in Latin America? Well, I guess you gotta start somewhere.



School things. Yesterday (Friday) I met the second replacement for the English teacher who left at the end of last semester. That's right, apparently the first replacement was only a temporary. I probably have spoken with him for only five minutes, but he seems like a good guy. He has four years of teaching English, so he should be a strong asset.


Yesterday I also met with a woman from the publisher of our curriculum. I thought it would be helpful to hear how they explain their books. I think I've mentioned before that I'm a little frustrated with the books in some ways. It was good to sit down with them and have them explain a little bit of the methodology of the book and suggest some helpful ways of teaching the info. I realized again how much I missed by jumping straight into teaching rather than by first getting a teacher's education. Overall it was good to sit down and talk with them.

Things with the family have been going pretty well. I think I am understanding more. of what they say. Some days I am quite impressed by what I can understand. :) Usually when I'm really tired I understand quite a bit less, and that's when I get discouraged about how much I've learned. But when I've had a good rest or a good day then I can understand things much better.

It's time again for the midterm tests. I'm supposed to have the tests written by Monday, so this afternoon is going to be a busy one.

Also, it's about the time of year that we need to make decisions about next year. The director told me yesterday that if I was thinking about changing the curriculum that I need to let her know during the next several weeks. Any other major changes will have to be made soon as well.

Prayer requests
-for clarity of mind as decisions are made for the next school year
-for energy and ideas in teaching
-that my vision of what the lord is doing down here and through me continues to grow and develop