¡Praise the Lord! The volcano Irazu was totally clear while we were there, so we could see the sulfuric blue green water at the bottom. It was definitely chilly. We were approximately 10,000 feet up. It's the highest point in CR and if the skies are clear, you can see both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. However, it wasn't clear enough to see those. So now I have seen a volcano that can become active at any time. Very interesting because the last time it spewed forth its innards was in 1963 when President Kennedy came to visit.
I stand in amazement when I see the natural wonders that God has created. When I realize the power that he has, it just blows my mind. He is so indescribably awesome that sometimes it just takes my breath away. Of course, a newborn baby is just as awesome, as we are.
Things have calmed down a little this week, and it is so nice to just breathe! We have had so much work to do and no time for things to actually sink in. But the ones that are learning English feel the same way, so we're all in the same boat.
Today we went to Cartago for a field trip. We were to observe the people and how they do or do not use crosswalks, etc. I must say that they do a lot better there than here in San Jose and Honduras. The remains (outer walls) of a large Catholic church there that was started way back when, but because of earthquakes constantly destroying it, rebuilding was finally abandoned in 1840 something. It reminded me of the ruins in Europe that was built by the Romans, because this too is of the same architecture. The legend has it that at certain times you can see a beheaded priest floating around in there.
Tomorrow is Friday. YEA! However, I have to start my integration class then. I have asked to be put with kids that are receiving special education. Of course the Christian schools, like PIEDAD, don't have special education. So to start I'm going to a church tomorrow afternoon to meet some kids and parents. The lady that I will be working with is from England and has been here for 15 years, and in Peru for 10. She has a burden for the church to accept and assist those that have special needs and their parents. Needless to say, I am excited.
So I went yesterday and spent nearly two hours with the kids. Some have profound disabilities. But I came away feeling totally alive. Special education is my passion as Deya says. So the plan is to really get involved and learn from Brenda, and to help the kids and their parents. She asked if I wanted to go with her to visit the families at their home. Absolutely. I visited some of my students in their homes when I taught in the states, so thank you once again, Lord.
Today was Father's Day here and the kids performed for their dads and the church. Really great.
I pray all my son's were blessed by their children.
Next week we leave for Panama again for our visas. We are all ready for a 4 day break. So now, I guess I'd better finish my homework for tomorrow.
Dios le bendiga!
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Sounds like you're doing great this tri!! We sure miss you!
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