2010

sorry once again for my failed bloggingness!!
happy new year to all of you! this fall nannying for my niece was great to bond with her, the city never could live there myself. just the crowded streets and subways the dirtyness of it, but it was a super chance to get out of the comforts of my midwestern thinking and way of doing things so i definately was stretched. my sister and bro in law live in predominantly dominican neighborhood, so that was fun to interact and practice some of my spanish (although i would like to be better). we were able to visit lots of museums, parks, restaurants, see a broadway, meet other families and little kids just to name a few. it was also great to spend more time with my sis, we became huge fans of the show glee and would watch every wednesday night. i became so hooked i asked for the season on dvd for christmas and my request was granted. my older brother chris is also out there and we saw eachother quite a bit as well. nothing like the togetherness of family!! all in all a great experience.

it is now more than midway through january and this month has flown by! the last three weeks i have taken part in a ministry called ALONGSIDE in which pastors and missionaries and whoever else comes to get a renewal and training of christian leaders. it involves seminars, group time, individual counseling and lots of rest and thinking. it has been a rich and blessed experience!

i think this is enough for now so stay tuned for some more updates.....happy thursday!!!!!