I made it safely to the Dominican Republic and I didn’t have any problems
while traveling! I was even able to keep both of my bags under 50 pounds! Thank
you everyone for your prayers. My new
apartment is super nice (it has hot water and a washing machine) and so far the
power has only gone out twice since I have been back! My roommates, Melissa and
Suzanne, are really sweet and I am excited to be living with them this year. They
are both teachers at the school as well. I also am definitely enjoying my new (much
bigger) bedroom and am so thankful for the new bed I was able to get, along with
a dresser and a mirror!
On Sunday I was able
to go to church at Iglesia
Bautista Evangelica de Macoris (IBEM) and reconnect with my friends and fellow
missionaries. I even got to see some of my old students! This morning we had
our first in-service and it was exciting to see everyone again and reconnect as
we started to prep for the new school year. Alli, the school’s director, lead
our devotions and reminded us on the importance of taking time in the morning
for personal devotions and preparing our hearts as we seek to serve God through
our teaching. She reminded us that we cannot do our jobs in our own strength, but
only with God can we effectively reach our students. I also found out this
morning that I will be working with students that are struggling in English,
rather than teaching advanced English because there is a greater need at the school
in this area. I am super excited and am looking forward to meeting my new
students I will be working with.
