Eid update

Eid was last friday. i am ashamed to admit i had become rather doubtful, but my friend called all excited thursday night to tell me. my daughter lyvi, our friend becca, and i went to our bangladeshi friends' house on friday. it actually reminded me of thanksgiving, isn't that something. anyway, the two oldest girls came with me to our salvation army youth event the next day. it was a big weekend, but very, very good for our friendships. we took 8 kids to the event, it was our first time to do that.

we have a new chilean woman coming to english class. she came last week, but had trouble finding us so she just arrived at the end of class. she came back this week. after class she said she hasn't been feeling well and has an appointment with a doctor tomorrow morning. i was able to write a note in english for her, translating what she wanted to tell the doctor. unfortunately i have a meeting tomorrow, so i can't go with her. but it felt very real to be able to do something so simple and practical for her, and also to use my spanish (rusty as it is) again. she has a history of depression, so pray i can know how to serve her.

ahmed hasn't turned up. that is a bummer.

next week is half term, which is always a nice chance to regroup and either catch up (usually) or get a jump start on what's coming next (rarely). so, i hope to tackle some longer term plans for english class.

we will also be having a fancy dress party (costume party) for our parent and toddler group. pray that it will be a good chance for our mums to bring new friends. i plan to dress lyvi as dorothy from the wizard of oz, we'll see!