Christmas Break

     I did make it back to Venezuela safely after Christmas break (sorry to actually post this a few weeks after I did). I had a wonderful Christmas at my home in the Chicago area. I enjoyed seeing family, friends, Wicked (wonderful present from my parents), and the snow (although, I glad to escape back to the warmth of Venezuela). While I was home, I also went to the Venezuelan consulate downtown to submit my visa application. I am ecstatic to announce that I was able to receive my work visa! Thank you for all of your prayers that have gone into this process. Please continue to pray for the rest of my teammates. Four of us picked up our visas during Christmas (causing two people to return late; hopefully, they'll be back next week);the rest are hoping to be ready to submit their applications during the summer. My next step is to receive my cedula here, which is similar to a social security number, but you use it everywhere such as to buy groceries and at the bank.

 

 

      Coming back, I filled my bag with supplies and gifts for my classroom. Thank you to those of you who donated books and supplies! I spent some of my support money buying other things for my classroom and school such as 2 fractions games, The Underland Chronicles, an electricity kit, Number the Stars books and audiobook, Tale of Despereaux books and audiobooks, and bandanas for VBS. I also brought back some supplies for myself such as brown sugar, peanut butter, blackout drapes, a comforter, and some new clothes.

     Another praise: when I went to check in at the airport, I discovered that I had two free checked bags! I didn't have to pay any extra for my bags, which was a welcome surprise.

All of the school things I brought back! It was a lot when I unpacked it all.

Prayer Requests and Praises
-I received my work visa!
-I had a wonderful Christmas break!
-For all of the supplies and books I was able to bring back!
-2 free checked bags!
-Seeing almost all of my family!
-No delays during my travels!
-Visas for my teammates
-My process of getting a cedula
-My teammates who are still trying to return
-Staying on top of my work here
-Keeping my eyes on Jesus through all things