So, this weekend has once again been a fun one. On friday, we served lunch to the girls and then, I really enjoyed learning a new game afterwards with a couple of staff and a couple of the girls that come to the center. It was basically yahtzee, but apparantly this game came first! I can´t remember the name! Then, Friday night was fun movie night. Saturday morning, we got together and died eggs! This was extra fun and challenging because you can´t find white eggs in El Alto, only the brown ones. We died them which didn´t work very well, and continued to just paint them to make them fun and pretty! In a couple days, we may even get to enjoy deviled eggs! YUM!
Saturday night, we had a community dinner with other missionaries in the La Paz area. This was super fun to be able to speak English for the night and enjoy new friends and fellowship. We worshipped and ate great food! Always a great combination. I even made a new friend that has mutual friends in Auburn...CRAZY!!!
Sunday proved to be interesting. We went to church for about 3 hours, then ventured home for lunch real quick and came back around 2. The festivities began for the all out anniversary party soon after. There was singing, performances, and cake. The entire church went up to the front and sang happy 12th birthday to the church at the end. It lasted until about 6:30 and about 4 times as many people that come to church came to this event. It was a fun celebration. It could only been better if I understood anything that was said or sung, but thats what spanish tutors are for! :)
I have been doing a little better with being actually homesick. It does make it a little tougher to be RIGHT next to the La Paz Airport (actually in El ALto), but I am a month in and realizing that the time really does fly by while I´m here. I definitely don´t want to wish the little time I have here away. One thing that helps me cope, and one thing I am REALLY desiring and appreciating are any letters from home. All the words I read here in this internet cafe, I must rely on my memories, but just a small note from home really rejuvenates my spirits! I will warn that packages can take up to 2 months to receive, especially if large, so don´t send anything after one month from now unless it is a small letter! In case you´re wondering... :)
Kelly Eckert
C/O Cara Strauss
Casilla 25022
El Alto, Bolivia
South America
I love and miss yall! Peace!
March 17, 2008
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Yea for celebrations! (And Easter Eggs... I can't imagine what a dyed BROWN egg looks like, but it sounds fun nonetheless)!
come on Lawson, don't you know that Brown is certainly the best color ever. No question about it.
Glad to hear things are going well for you Kelly. I have tried to keep up with your blog but have been tremendously ill lately. It's all good in the hood now though.
Know that we are praying for you!
Hi Kelly! I've been talking to your dad and following your blog. I think about you often and truly admire you for what you are doing. You are and will remain in my prayers every day. Take care! God bless. ((Hugs!!!))
Natalie (From W.V.C.)
Kelly,
Glad to hear you are doing awesome. Yes, that is crazy you meet someone who has the mutual friend in Auburn..
Thanks for the photos, those are awesome! It looks gorgeous there.
Hope are you having a great Easter Weekend and maybe you can understand a lil more of the service this Sunday!
look forward to hearing all about your stories when you come home.
hang in there!
bri
Kelly,
I am glad to get caught up on your blog. I am so proud of you!!!
The pictures are great and the dog looks like a long haired Freeway. Cute!!!
Know you are especially in my prayers on this Easter weekend.
You are doing a great service!!!
Missy
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