Quiet
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
It's been quiet here on the blog. I've got some BIG dreams brewing. Can everyone do me a favor and put some positivity vibes out into the stratosphere for me? Or cross your fingers? Or say some prayers? Whatever you think might work. I've been doing all of the above this week. I will share when I can.
Here's a short update on things at Kopila:
Construction is moving along fast. Here's a picture or two of our expansion and garden shift. There's a reason why I put the kids to work moving dirt and bricks like construction workers. I'll have to explain later.
The children are doing great, thanks to the entire team. On top of the always stellar Nepali staff it's made such a difference at our school having a professional principal, (Jeff) and a professional nurse, (Emily) and a professional ESL teacher (Libby) and Lexi working away with 1st and 2nd grade. We've got our heads down. We're working hard and making real significant progress. Occasionally the kids get sent to me when they're in trouble for acting out in class, or not doing their homework, or fighting, (you know, the usual stuff that warrants being sent to the principal's office) and my first reaction when I should be disciplining them is "wow, you just explained that whole story to me in English." I'm sort of blown away at how fast the kids are growing up and improving each day. Don't get me wrong things are not all rainbows and butterflies, I think I can speak for all of us when I say that there are numerous times a day when we are all challenged or frustrated or moved to tears. I'm just proud of all of us right now and I'm proud of my children and the adversities that they continue to over come.
It's S'S Birthday tomorrow. I've never known a child who has anticipated her birthday more than this little one. She's been counting down for months and months and the day has finally arrived. My little girl is turning seven.
I'm going to be gone for a few days in Kathmandu. (Work + Play) I'm showing my cousin Julia around the city, and then seeing her back off to Seattle. The kids all said goodbye tonight. The girls put together a skit that they've been working on for weeks and Karma sang a song. Tears. Thankful to have a last couple days together though. I'm bringing some samples of our well water to be tested in Kathmandu and a few kids for Operation Smile's inaugural medical mission in Nepal.
LAST but not least a big warm thanks for following our journey on this blog. It's a gift that so many people out there love my children as much as I do. Thank you all for your support.
Goodnight and love from sleepy-eyed me.
More from Kathmandu I hope!