Erin Finally Posts!!!!

Ok, the blogger police can take it easy. I am finally posting again. Who knows when I'll post after today, but hey my life is kinda crazy!

Once again there is too much stuff to tell.

I spent most of this past week going to and from the hospital with one of our girls. She has been having fainting spells. I had to take her to get an electriocardiogram, and for those of you who know what that involves you'll know what I mean when I say that she was so embarresed to have me there. I am learning so much about sickness and medical procedures since coming to the Ranch. That was something I did not expect. I know all about nueroblastoma tumors(not sure if I spelled that right), chemotherapy, electricardiograms, boils, injections, lice, strange rashes, mumps, strep throat, etc...

I also recently got a new cell phone, which I am using to annoy most of you by sending you tons of random pictures. It is so fun to play with.The weather has been horrendous and we have been slogging to and from school on most days.

Ah yes, Valentine's Day is almost upon us. Here in Mexico it is called the Day of Love and Friendship. Everyone buys presents for all of their friends, guys and girls. Needless to say, it is a little crazy buying presents for 21 girls!!!! I won't even try for the boys. We are doing secret friends in the dorm, and it has been nice to get little notes and candies from my secret friend. I have been trying to send stuff to mine, but she keeps almost catching me.

Today is my day of rest and I am here in Juarez relaxing and finishing up my Valentine's Day shopping.

I didn't really tell all the funny stories that happened this week, but that will have to wait until the next time.

La Gringa

New Kids & Teaching Kinder

We recently have received several new kids. Carla and Lourdes are sisters who used to be here a long time ago, and because of problems at home have come back. They are extremely tall for their age and have enormous green eyes! Then there is the 4 kids who just break my heart, Noemi (12), Carla (9), Esmeralda (7) and Chuy (5). They have never been to school and so do not know how to read, write, or anything. They have a lot of emotional damage. The Lord will have to really do a work in their hearts to help them with the healing process. They are so very needy. Pray for us as we try to share the word with them and help them.

Today I got to experience the joy of little boys. It has been snowing today and the kindergarten teacher didn't show up, so I was the substitue. I had 4 little boys under the age of 6. Our little new boy Chuy looks just like a little doll with an enormous head and tiny legs. If Dean had not told me he had looked at his birth certificate, I would not have believed he was 5. We had a wonderful time as we played war and shoot the bad guys. Guess who was the bad guy (or girl)! I never knew 4 little boys who tackled you at once could be so strong. In the end, as should always be the case, the bad guy (or girl in this case) was locked up in the local jail with four bodyguards just waiting for her to break out. We also read books, sang songs, had our snack, and tracked in tons of mud! After that , I headed to the office where I am now trying to finish off an enormous stack of thank you letters.

Oh by the way, I got my stove hooked up and I am now enjoying the pleasure of cooking whenever I want. I am cooking breakfast every day and for dinner so far I have made chicken wings and spaghetti. It is so wonderful and a real answer to my prayers!

Anyway back to the thank you letters,
La Gringa