It's Friday!

Normally I am so happy to see Friday come. But this week, it means my stay in San Pedro is more than 1/2 over. I will be sad to leave -- as always.
My time with the Holy Cross teachers has ended. We had a good day today as they pulled together all the things we've worked on all week and made plans for incorporating those strategies in their classrooms. They are very excited about starting school and getting to work with their children. I had told them they could make me a "to do" list for my remaining days here. I may have to stay another month to get it all done! I will try to leave something for each teacher and then work on other things when I get home.
The Costa Maya festival kicked off last night. Some of the teachers who live in town reported that they could hear the music until 2:00 a.m. We learned this morning that Miss Belize won the Miss Costa Maya Contest. Apparently this was a bit of a surprise as Miss Honduras was the expected winner. She was not as articulate in the question/answer portion of the contest. The festivities continue tonight and tomorrow night there is a musical performance by a very famous Central American musician. The tickets are quite expensive -- $25 per day.
Construction at the school is moving quickly with the last of the wallboard going up today. A new group of volunteers arrives tomorrow, and I'm sure Mr. Freddy has lots planned for them as well. I have met many of the families of Holy Cross as they have come this week to purchase the uniforms for their children. The children are so proud of their new jumpers or pants and shirts. They are anxious for school to start so they can wear them.
We'll see what the weekend brings. I am planning to spend it being as lazy as possible! Not hard in this heat.
I miss you all. Love and peace.