Wow. It has been forever since I have posted on here. Im a slacker. story of my life. I apologize. Computer issues got in my way then life. so yes, again, i apologize.
With all that being said though, it means I have lots to talk about! :) Lucky yall.
And im just gonna go ahead and get started:
So most of you know/should know that I am back in Ecuador for Round 2. And yes Round 2 started in July this time....with summer camp at Alliance Academy International.
I made the decision to come back to Ecuador for the next school year in March and about a month after that decided i was going to come back for camp this summer...it all happened pretty fast but the Lord’s timing was just perfect and He knew what he was doing even though I and probably quite a few people around me had their doubts but its been sooo great!
Camp:
Start Date: July 1st
End Date: July 19th
3 weeks of hanging out with kids all day (from 9-4).
Items needed: coffee, high energy, sleep, sunscreen, a great assistant, patience, and a whole lot of love!
I was the Drama Coach for camp this summer. Yes, you’re probably thinking its cause I am dramatic: yeah, partly true. haha but it was also the opportunity opened up to me and I took it without much hesitation.
I had a great assistant: Levi Kurtenbach who knew way more than I did and worked so hard at making it all happen! a big thanks to him!! :) I couldn’t have done it without him! for sure.
So my schedule ended up being 3, 40 minute, sessions in the morning before lunch.
and then 1, 40 minute session in the afternoon.
Soooo, what did I do with the rest of my time. NOTHING--duh.
haha I kid I kid. I helped with the MOTIONS for both worship services (younger kids, older kids)--- I will go ahead and tell you this was my favorite part of camp-- Mandi ( my best friend and saving grace while living in a foreign country--especially this summer) and I both helped with the motions and just being there to get the kids excited to worship the Lord along with our worship leaders- Pancho, Raul, Felipe-- Shout OUT to them for doing such a great job! :)
And then when I wasn’t doing that I would help with snack time, go hang out/help with other staff members.
** Another favorite of camp was building relationships both new and old! :)
Each week of camp there was a field trip day: Mitad Del Mundo, Teleferiqo, and a Museum. (Just take a moment and imagine taking lots of 1st-4th graders up to the top of a mountain on a cable car--I hope sympathy comes to your mind?) haha im kidding it was awesome and probably one of my favorite days! I loved my group of 5, 3rd grade, boys! We had a blast. :)
Also, there was a day in the week that was swim day: being the only other person thats ever been a lifeguard--I was on pool duty! :) Took me back to the good ole days at Back Acres Country Club.
So thats camp in summary--short short summary!
But I can add that it was sooo awesome, sooo fun, I learned alot and loved all the people I got to be around for 3 weeks.
I can also add that I can’t believe its over....summer is coming to a quick halt and I don’t know if thats something I am ready for.
Next year is going to be a huge change for me and I am pretty anxious-- Here’s where I would love some prayer warriors to step up! :) It would be greatly appreciated.
I am going to be one of the Elementary PE teachers for the next school year. Something I am very excited about: why? Well, 1. I am actually kind of using my degree--just putting that college degree money to use mom and dad. haha
2. I am very passionate about health and fitness--if you know me, you already knew that so its something I enjoy. I can’t complain right. and
3. ( a very important one)-- I learned this summer at camp that I actually do love kids! :) haha good thing right? I learned that I have great relationships with high schoolers and middle schoolers and those can continue throughout the year but as an authority I work really well with younger kids...i enjoy it and I think throughout the year I will actually become good at it. Lets hope so. but really I have found myself thinking on it a lot lately and thanking the Lord a lot for all He taught me at camp this summer: I along with other people around me saw lots of growth, growth I will need in my position next year. I saw a change of heart and passion and I know that only the Lord could do that because if you have ever talked to me you have probably heard me say, “I will never be a teacher.” or “I don’t really like little kids.” wow. Eating those words now. Thanks Lord.
But I do ask, that you will be praying for me as I will be anxious, I will have days when I have no clue what I am doing, and will probably want to give up. Please pray for the energy needed to love the kids on a daily basis!
So thats a small update on what has been going on here in Ecuador with a little sidenote for next year and a small mention of what the Lord has taught me but please know there is sooo much more! The Lord has taught me so much and showed me so much this past month in Ecuador and I don’t want to keep it all to myself. So be prepared for a couple more blogs coming your way in the near future and no I don’t mean in 6 months. I promise to be a little more dedicated now. Lets hope no more computer issues to stop me!
LOVE YALL---
P.S. it makes my heart smile to use the word yall! Yall just don’t even know.
Don’t get me wrong, I use it, all the time here but its a little different knowing people are a bit confused on what word just came out of your mouth!
Until next time,
Saved by grace,
Kb
