Happy Sunday!! It's always my favorite day here in Nicaragua...actually, I think it's always my favorite day of the week. Church with good friends, some alone time with God, lunch with my family (of course, in Nicaragua missing my sweet husband) and some relaxation. That seems to be a word I have been using a lot lately...one that I have been striving to achieve.
I did have some relaxation today - our visit to the orphanage was short this morning - we went to church and then fed the community some ice cream but since I forgot to pack our lunches today - we decided to be picked up early and go to lunch together as a family. It was "almost" like how it is at home (except again, missing one key person)!! We did some grocery shopping and then came home for some...yes, "relaxation"!!
Martita and I took a little nap and I was so proud of my girl today. She listened so well!! Her first challenge was to not have ice cream with the rest of the kids at the orphanage and the community - I explained to her that after lunch....ice cream for us!! She actually listened - albeit, she gave me quite the dirty look, and waited to indulge. Then when it was nap time - her next BIG challenge - she went right to sleep. This is a big obstacle for us everyday - she fights me and doesn't listen and almost daily - loses privileges such as pool, TV and her DVD movies. When I checked on her and she was fast asleep....I was yes, "relaxed". So much so, I took a short nap myself!!!
We then went to the pool - we haven't been for several days due to our hectic schedule, so the girls' were very excited and enjoyed the hour we were there. We went to dinner with our friends, the Tomzacks at a pizza place that is very close to the house - the food was great and the company even better. Again, my Martita, Lucie and Scarlett were so well behaved!!
This is our week for the Consejo. They were originally "suppose" to meet last Monday - and then, last Friday and tomorrow starts another week of when they are "suppose" to meet. I was told that for sure it will be Friday - but possibly sooner. So - please pray for some good news!! Once the Consejo meets, we still have many things to accomplish but our biggest challenge has ALWAYS been when the Consejo meets - so we will celebrate this when it happens and be one step closer to coming home!! My husband will be here soon and I want celebrate this...together!!
I still feel exhausted and am looking forward to another relaxing day tomorrow. But it is needed greatly and I'm looking forward to it!!
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Funny that I was totally "relaxed" and "calm" as I was reading your blog...and then you seriously reminded me this is "Consejo Week" and i knotted up...UGH. Remember a few weeks back we were talking about the time I got my MBA and how I was going to find some "really cool things to do" with the hours I would get back...no more studying, reading, etc. associated with school. And I said during that conversation that "this" kind of feels the same way? One thing I dont want to try and fill in my/our daily routines will be "worrying about the flippin Consejo". I say we dont worry about a whole lot of anything once you guys get home. We should put a big sign over our bed and the door going out side that says "Remember the Consejo"? WOW, we would be the happiest people...NO WORRIES! XOXOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteLesa, mi amiga - I have just read the last 4 days of your blog (I am so far behind and am so sorry - the days for me have been flying by without a minute to think). I am praying for you guys and think of you every day. I love that you are so honest on your blogs and are sharing everything with those of us who can't be with you in Nica during this. I so wish I was there the other day when you were "on the dark side". I'm glad to see you had a relaxing day and enjoyed your Sunday. Also glad to know that Tim will be off to see you in just a short time. Love ya,
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