Thursday, April 10, 2014

Semana Santa Right Around the Corner

Semana Santa (Holy Week) is right around the corner. It is the week leading up to Easter and is a big deal here in Guatemala. I'll be honest, I'm excited for it because it is a week in which, in theory, I can sleep in. Selfish? Yep - probably. Realistic? Hopefully.

The past couple of weeks have been a blur. Joy's father left on the 25th of March. That was rough for us. We really enjoyed having him around. Right around that same time C.A.G. started their spring testing window for Measures of Annual Progress (MAP.) This was big for me as I handle the majority of the proctoring. That should wrap up tomorrow morning.

Joy's new elementary choir program has been quite the hit. They sang in elementary chapel last week - purely awesome! Have a listen:

















We have decided not to return the kids to gymnastics for the rest of this school year. We may reconsider it over the summer but for now the choir, piano and ballet is keeping them active and busy enough.


On a personally exciting note: C.A.G. has approved the purchase of some street hockey equipment! Now, this may not seem overly exciting to some, however to me - a "Canuck", this is is very exciting.

Also, C.A.G. is seriously evaluating the addition of some "Computer Science" courses to its elective curriculum. It is too early to know exactly what this will shape up to look like but it is also exciting.

We have completed Abigail's registration for summer Camp Guamiski. She attended this two years ago and had a wonderful time. She is super excited to be returning this summer.

Well - that is all for now. We continue to thank God for all of you who have continued to support us: both financially and in prayer. Our being here and our work would not be possible if it were not for all of you.

Blessings,

-knm/jr/ac/eb/sje

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