Hello....I went back to teach today after being gone for a few days. I talked with Victor (my cooperating teacher) before class began and he told me how much the students had missed me and they were concerned that I would not come back. He reassured them that I would be here for the next couple of months....It felt so good to know that they felt that way. Victor also told me that he missed me...ha....! I feel so loved...ha..ha....Well, I went in to teach and things went alright until I put a word on the board and totally mispelled it and a girl in the back of the room was trying to correct me but I just could not understand her.....It was very ackward...then I realized what I had done and went to correct it and I mispelled it again..........(I am not even sure if I am spelling mispelled correctly...) I just could not believe it...I was so embaressed...I left that class to go to the next one and I told Victor how stupid that was...He reassured me and said that those things happen...I was bound and determined NOT to make the same mistake in the next class....and guess what?????? I DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do not know what the problem with me was....After class, Victor said that I seemed a bit lost today...he said that I was away to long......mmmmmm....well, it was ok. We learn by our mistakes. Victor has invited me to go to his baptist church on Sunday...I am going and will be curious to see how it differs from the catholic church down the street.
There is a lady around the corner from where I live and I always go past her house (actually it is more like a shack) to go to school. The other day she, Regine, said to me that she had a gift for me. She brought out a big bunch of bananas. I thanked her and thought how nice that was for her to do that. I am sure it is not easy for her to purchase such items. A couple of days later I brought over one of my necklaces that I brought with me from home. I put it on her neck..You would of thought that I gave her a million dollars...she kept saying Thank you...Thank you...Thank you....she is so sweet......those types of things are what truly make you smile :)
I will let you know how the rest of the week progresses....Love to all...Nancy~
ps thank you Patty..my dear sister for the message...I miss you very much and love you...
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
5 comments:
Welcome back Nancy! It sounds like you had a fantastic experience in the village, and are leaving "pieces" of you shining spirit where ever you go! :)
You are meeting the challenges with fortitude and courage....good for you! Keep up the great work!
Marzita
Nancy!! What an experience you are having. I think of you often & am really enjoying your blogs. I hope you get this. I've tried to respond to another blog that I read on a weekly basis and they never got my response. I must have done something wrong. Like you said when we met, it will be hard to be away from family but this is a once in a lifetime experience. It reminds me of my experience in Thailand way back in 1971. Nancy were you born yet??? Anyway, I taught Thai students for a year shorthand & English. I had the time of my life & they were the best students because they wanted to learn so much. I am so proud of you & what you have accomplished so far. I miss you very much & enjoy every minute because the time is going by so quickly. The leaves are starting to change but it has been very warm & dry here. Many hugs & I will try to keep in touch more often. Joan
Hey Nancu mom and I read your blog together tonight after the hall of fame dinner for dad. We are so proud of you and love you. Have a great week.Love Carol and Mom.
HI NANCY!
Sounds like you're doing a GREAT JOB!!! I just started the Fall Quarter at my school (we just finished the first week) and I thought I had challenges (still so much to do with the new courses), but sounds like you're handling the different language, culture, etc. pretty well over there:-) I'm now back on a 4 day a week schedule at school and I'm missing my message therapy, but I'm trying a yoga class again over at the Westmont Park District club so that will help me get by until you get back (i.e., miss ya, too!)...
Getting sleepy...I'm going to try to go watch the Chicago marathon tomorrow...have a good week over there and hope to hear from you again soon,
GEORGIA!!
Hi "Honey" -- thanks for the b-day wishes! I can't believe you remembered a continent away! I'm going to take that back - I CAN believe it because you are so awesome at remembering everyone and keeping us all together! (Celine - when I read your entries I could hear your voice, and you made me smile and laugh! YOU are so special!
Your adventures are amazing and I can only imagine how loved you are over there as I knew you would be. Your gentle spirit, beautiful spirit, and white teeth (ha!) is sure to touch everyone there!
It feels so insignificant to tell you this here but I'm not sure if you're getting e-mails. I am employed! After the experiences of trying to get a hair stylist position and Trevor's little problem and having to get a lawyer, I decided to just start applying for any kind of job since I need some kind of income - period. I applied at Von Maur in St. Charles and was offered a job selling . . . you'll never guess! : ) Women's shoes! I just started October 1 and so far, love it! After reading your stories it almost makes me feel guilty selling expensive shoes to women when the people where you are have practically nothing! Once I get settled I'd like to get in touch with some retirement communities or even nursing homes to do hair. I absolutely love the elderly and that will make me feel more useful and hopefully, touch some of those lives!
Well, that's the biggest news on this end. I'm going to try to figure out the phone card today so don't be surprised if you get a call some day soon! Oh, poop, I just realized since I lost that piece of paper, I don't have your phone #. Will you send it to me?
I think of you often and have the picture of you and I that you gave me right in front of me on my dresser so I "see" you all the time! Take care and know that your "honey" back home loves you and misses you!!
Vic
XO
Post a Comment