Friday, October 21, 2011

Preparation

I am starting to cross off a few things on my list that I need to get done before departing. I wish I could say assignments (still have 2 to complete), but other things are more fun!

Went shopping with Miri today and got a few Guatemalan appropriate clothes. I had already been shopping 3 times already and had not found what I was looking for so I am glad to have finally made some purchases.

On Thursday morning I met a dear lady Helen in town for coffee. She has previously worked in various parts of central America doing missionary work. She is also a friend of the Falconers, so it was nice to have that connection. It was very interesting to just hear a few of Helen's experiences from over the years. It has started to get me excited about what awaits me!

A couple of days ago I found out that there has been some deadly floods in Guatemala. It is quite close to Guatemala City (where I will be living) but thankfully the Falconers are not in any immediate danger as such. But we can pray together for the people that the floods are affecting!

On completely other matters....the rugby world cup is tomorrow night! I am so excited! It has been such a fun few months watching rugby games and getting into the spirit of the rugby world cup! Am going to head into Auckland City tomorrow night with the flatties to get amongst it! But before that happens I need to complete at least one of my assignments so I really should get onto it...


Photos seem to make a blog more readable! This photo is of me at an apple orchard in Minnesota about 3 years ago. I love Fall (Autumn) in Minnesota!

2 comments:

Sarah said...

Oh yes, the minnesotan fall is awesome. I have almost the same picture of me with the kids and the pumpkins :-) LOVE IT

Cilla said...

Awww cute!(which Sarah is this by the way?). So much about the Minnesoata Fall is great! Apple orchards, pumpkin carving, pumpkin pie, halloween parties, beautiful leaves, cooler temperatures...so many great memories!