better late than never

So I gave in. I decided to start a blog. It occurred to me the other day as I was writing an email to friends and family that there were way too many stories to tell in mass emails, so I would keep track on them on a blog for you all to see.

I am a little late on starting this up, so I must decide on where to begin. The short version: I am a first grade teacher at a bilingual school in Cofradia, Honduras. I have 24 energetic students who keep me busy all week. And through the heat, dust and ,well, language barrier, they manage to bring a smile to my face every day.

Last night I had dinner at a student’s home in a nearby neighborhood. I sat with her and her family eating baleadas at their small kitchen table outside and felt so much love and kindness. There was no discussion of wealth or possessions. We were more concerned with the independence parade coming up on Friday. I was practicing “The Ants Go Marching In” with Susana- it is one of the new songs we learned in class. It was one of those nights that I will certainly never forget.

Today her mom arrived at school during lunch time with a lunch for me just out of kindness. This student attends the school on full scholarship. She shares a room with her parents and cannot afford to buy all the school supplies that she needs. Despite all of this, her mom showed up at school with food for ME! The kindness of people never ceases to amaze me.

There is something so simple and beautiful about life here. I am so happy to be a part of it.

And even more exciting news- we got water today! We haven’t had it for a week now, so being able to take a real shower was thrilling!