First, I'll give the scoop on my work so far. I'm working for Mennonite World Conference, I'll admit it sounds pretty cool, but really, so far my title could be the local art lady. Not that mind, someone needs to do it! And I said that I would help where ever needed. Really, I'm helping prepare for a fair (It's called the Expo Treble) in the Chaco, the 2nd week of August. So I've been blowing up pictures and posting information on these colorful squares that will be hung up at our booth. Work is pretty fun, it's a challenge with Spanish (I get by, and I'm always learning more!) and knowing where exactly I fit, but you'll have that the first week anywhere you go! There's 10 people in the office in Paraguay, and all but 1 (the National Coordinator), are pretty young! (Probably below 30.) It's a really fun group to work with, and everyone is easy to get along with! Here's a few pics from the office, I'm sorry there's no pictures of the staff, they refused. :( I have to warn them a day ahead of time they said. :)
As far as my housing arrangements go, I live in a dorm setting with a bunch of other youth who work in 1 of 3 different places (with me being an exception, which is why, I was put in the guest house for the whole year, apart from the rest of the girls in the door here. But I'm making friends none the less.) Everyone here is so nice, and there will be a big turn over of volunteers in around 5 months, because their service term will be up, which makes me sad that I won't have a whole year with them. Even the "parents" (which are more like RDs), are leaving in December. So far it's been really good here in Asunción.
Here's a few pics. from the CD (the name of the place that I'm staying)...
These are a few of the people that I'm living with right now! From the left they are: Marcos, Baola, Claudia, Veronika, me, and Mich (I don't know how to spell his name, sorry!) There's many more, but it's my only good picture, but hopefully it will help you put names with faces in my stories! :)
4 comments:
It sounds like you are just fitting in and adjusting without a hitch. We missed you this weekend at Liz' wedding. She sent a text to Ellis Sunday eve stating.."The happy couple arrived safely in Maine!" Ellis' reply was, "Whew!!"
You are in our thots and prayes.--Rita
It's great to see pictures of where you are. And glad that things are coming along with your assignment. Someone gave me some paraguayan money on Sunday; I'll have to come and spend it with you!
Thanks for the pictures Kelsey! Now when we talk, I can imagine where you're at! :) We pray for you every day! Love you! Mom
Good Morning Kelsey! It's so good to hear from you! Your work sounds interesting and you sound excited. :) I hope you're feeling better this morning and the flu will be short lived!! Looking forward to hearing more from you. The pictures are great.
Love and prayer,
G'ma N.
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