El maestro Rocky
Right before our refacción (snack break!), a Mayan woman came to the school and took up the whole sidewalk spreading out the most beautiful fabrics and handmade items. She was so sweet. I sat and talked with her for a little bit about where she lived and how she made some of the things she brought. She was all about getting me to try things on and touch them and feel them. I hope she got her money's worth out of me!
Mira. Mira. Look at my pretty blanket that I bought!
After class, lunch, then salsa dance class. I was working on the cruz con vuelta (cross with turn) and boy, was I having trouble. I couldn't get it. To the point that the instructor told me, "Spanglish? I'm going to talk to you in Spanglish." I had to tell him that I understood what he was telling me to do, I just couldn't make my body do all though things at once ("Shoulders more relaxed! Hands firmer! Shorter steps! More hips!"). Good grief. Also, the people at the class don't understand that they need to talk just a little slower for me to understand. They'll talk quietly and really quickly. Sheesh.
After class, we came back for our international dinner. Mac 'n' cheese. Buffalo chicken dip. Schnitzel. Guacamole. Chicken soup. Cauliflower casserole. So much food and so good. We each presented our dishes then we ALL enjoyed! There was a little salsa-ing, merengue-ing, and then finally, some Cha-Cha Slide, Wobble, and dances that I knew. So much fun. Afterwards, a student whipped out a guitar and we sang a little. The cena internacional was absolutely increíble.
Mis amigos, Angel, Antulio, and Onelia <3
Cena, familia!
The power went out at about eleven when I was in my room getting ready for bed. Of course I didn't think to turn the light off because it was "off." So about five this morning, I woke up with it shining real, real bright. A phrase used here in Guatemala is "Cómo amaneciste?" ... translated directly: "How did you dawn?" Well, I dawned with a bright light right in my face. My fault.
Today classes passed as usual. It was cold outside! Afterwards, lunch, homework. Then the Lastrapes came to get me and we went to the shelter where Sarah teaches them Bible stories. At the shelther are all young moms, probably all under eighteen. Some of them had their babies with them. They all seemed so eager to spend time with hearing the Word. Maddy and I held some precious little ones while their moms participated in the lesson.
The lesson was about Abraham and Isaac. Sarah talked about how even though it may have been hard for Abraham to obey the Lord, he did it anyway, and each time the Lord provided. Sarah talked about obedience as a Christian and the girls seemed eager to discuss it. They were able to put it into practice when the Bible study was cut short because an unexpected activity came up that they had to attend. Sarah reminded them to obey with joy- alegría! The Lord's timing is a wonder.
Back at the school now, we are going to a discoteca tonight! We will see how that goes. Buenas noches!
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