Monday, Monday...

Today has been a busy day at Holy Cross. A new group of volunteers from CA arrived this morning and went straight to work. They are painting, framing, sanding desks and getting so much done. Miss Rosa treated us all to a wonderful lunch of beans and rice, chicken, plantains and flan! It's good that I can only eat her wonderful cooking a couple more times.
I have been working most of the day on the teachers' "to do" list. I've done a lot of itnernet searching trying to find some good websites for them. Home internet service is extremely expensive in San Pedro so while many of the teachers have computers, most of them use the internet cafes. My job has been to weed out and narrow down the possible sites so they can use their time more efficiently. I have also made Word Wall cards, puzzles, flashcards and other teaching aids for them. I have a list of many things to look for once I get home either to send back or bring when I return in February. That's where I'll be asking for YOUR help.
Today I met Cath and Cullen, the American couple who are living here. They are the ones who have been instrumental in Destiny's care and served as her foster parents. What wonderful folks! I got more hugs from Destiny today and took her picture in her jazzy new swimsuit. It's so great to see her full of energy.
Tomorrow I will work at the school most of the day. There is a monumental job of sorting the many donated books by reading level. Another volunteer who lives in San Pedro has begun and I will help however I can. There is also vacation Bible school which gives me a chance to see the children.
Wherever I go on this island and encounter children, they ask me if I am here at the school. They are so proud of their school and so appreciative of anyone who wants to help out there. Another new child came today with his parents asking to be admitted. I think he makes 410 students. He will be in the special ed class. He's not been to school before although he looks to be 8 or 9. His parents were very happy that he was admitted but are nervous about sending him to school for the first time. He will be well cared for and loved, I know.
I'm going to try to pack as much as possible into the next 2 days before I have to pack up and head home. Email me if you want me to bring anything back. See you soon.