living in another country is not easy. i had forgotten how many things are so different and that they take time to adjust. i guess that is like most things, but it's challenging when it all hits you at once.
today, i went to visit some private schools that laura stilwell's children attend. the plan was to go to her youngest son's school to talk to his K teacher about how to get connected in the schools. our first stop was to pick up her oldest son from his school who had a fever. it happened to be during recess and we ran into two gringo teachers. we told them i was interested in teaching, and they said we came at the right time because an english teacher just walked out a few days ago. this would be a full time position at a school only a year old.
our second stop was at the youngest son's school, which is pre-k through 6. his teacher is young and energetic and said i could help out in whichever way i wanted for however long i wanted. this would be half day. they also have an english teacher i could help.
both options are good options...but for some reason, i left feeling very overwhelmed. maybe it was too much spanish for an hour, i dont know. it's just difficult thinking about this kind of decision because going into a school that speaks another language with a whole other culture i dont know yet, is big. also, it is hard for me to volunteer somewhere that i may be a teacher's aide...when i have already been through training and taught for 3 years.
on wednesday, some ladies are getting together, gringas, to talk about their ideas they have for their time in costa rica...and i am waiting for that time to discuss more. i really want to get involved in the community here in some way....i just dont know what. please pray for a peace and further direction. :)
tonight, jared brought home 2 tuna fish. after many attempts at cooking them, we got it right...it was good. you have to cook everything from scratch here...except the staple items. this also takes a good amount of time, but i am learning to soak the beans earlier and cook them at the right times. it is all a process, and it is all for God's glory.
-eileen
3 comments:
Take the job where the teacher just walked out. You will learn a ton. You will have an impact.
Have faith in yourself. It is ok to be overwhelmed, it is normal. When you take risks, you learn a lot, that is the reward.
Just do it!
xoxo
I believe in you! You can do this
I'm so excited for you! I pray that you would have peace about where God is leading to use you, whether it be in one of the schools or in something else. He is always faithful!
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