Good people,
So, I haven’t written in awhile. Well, I’ve written plenty in my journal but haven’t put anything up here because well, I have been having a hard time. The good news is that I officially have my working Visa which is good for 1 year. I can travel freely throughout Mexico now and work without trouble. Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus. Many people on this side try for months on end to get their papers in order so that they can simply travel across the border to Texas and I was able to secure my documents in just one. One co-worker, Vicky, hasn’t been able to see her daughter in a year because she lives here and her daughter lives in Texas. Neither of them have the proper documentation to cross. Thankfully they can talk on the phone regularly and send pictures and gifts to one another. But, Vicky tells me they do miss each other a lot.
Other good news: I am drinking tea, I just saw my parents and read a really awesome email from an awesome friend. The tea is good because my parents sent it to me. I just saw them because they also sent me a webcam! And my friend is awesome because she encouraged me when I really needed it.
Teaching has been a rough road. I don’t know what teaching preschool is like for most but in my class I feel as though 80% of the time is spent simply trying to hold the children’s attention. How exhausting! And that doesn’t always allow me to be on time for things or get administrative tasks done – both of which reflect poorly on me. Because of this and other things I have been thinking about/frustrated by, I have been sort of on edge lately, uncertain and wishing I had friends/family close by.
Tomorrow begins a new week and I do have some exciting things planned. Last week I attended a women’s bible study with a co-worker and hope to continue to go regularly. I also hope to see a soccer game soon. I am going to start walking around more on my own.
Some things have been weighing very heavy on me in recent weeks and I ask you to please, pray for me. Pray that if God wants me to do something about them, speak up or just let them go – I would know clearly. And for peace – it’s okay to make mistakes, to be awkward and not to meet the expectations of others. You’ve got tomorrow, which is a new day, and a day that the Lord made. He made it just for you and me to experience His goodness and share it with someone.
