This has been my fabulous bible study group. We have met once a week for the past 2 semesters. From left to right: Ralna, Jamie, Ashley, Katie, Andrea, seated: Czarina & Denise. Last night at dinner I mentioned that my tennis shoes were lost/stolen and that I was worried about having enough knee-length pants for St. Martin. Today at lunch 3 of these girls brought me pants to take to St. Martin & Czarina gave me her tennis shoes. They're such a blessing!
What we have here are 2 love birds all cozied up in our bathroom window. I walked in the bathroom and their tail feathers were poking up against our screen. I was kind of nervous when I went to the bathroom because I was afraid they would poop and it would run down our wall and get on me! They're finally gone!
One week from today I'll be home! I cannot believe how quickly time has passed this semester! I have been in Dominica for 3 consecutive months, but it doesn't feel like it's been that long. Time flies when you're having fun - and I've had a really fun 3 months! I've toured a lot of the island, had visitors, started a bread business, served on the RSO Board, served as Treasurer for RCF, loved my women's bible study group and just enjoyed our life on this Caribbean island. Even though I'll be home in 7 days, it's going to be a super-busy 7 days! I leave in the morning to go to St. Martin, return Wednesday morning, and leave again Thursday morning for a full day traveling to the U.S.A.! I've been trying to tie up loose ends here: depositing money for next semester, depositing RCF's contributions, paying rent for April & May (since I won't be back til May), evening up bread expenses with Andrea, packing for St. Martin, packing for home, buying groceries and electricity so Ryan won't have to worry about it, cleaning the apartment, attending one last RSO meeting for the semester, organizing laundry so Ryan can send it this week, putting gas in the car for Ryan (I don't want him to have to do anything but study), cooking for our women's bible study dinner last night, booking a hotel in San Juan for May, the list goes on! Please pray for safe travels for me and for wisdom and peace for Ryan as he studies for his practicals, exam 3, and all of his shelf exams. Even though I'm really looking forward to being home, I'm a little sad to leave this time. Obviously, I will miss Ryan, but I also have several friends that are 4th semester and will not be back in May. :( Sad!
1 comment:
Ashley,
Hope you have a good mission trip to St Martin. I saw a picture of Theresa just after she had pulled her first tooth. She was all smiles. Your blogs amaze me. They always make me cry. Glad you are having such an amazing experience!!!Can't wait to see you next week and hear more stories. We will be praying for a safe trip for you and more good grades for Ryan.
The little girl singing Amazing Grace was precious.
Love,
Dianne S.
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