On August 27th I will be leaving to go to a school in Antigua, Guatemala for a month. This is a language school to assist me in my Spanish speaking skills and is part of the Farm of the Child experience. I will be staying with a host family in the local area, attending classes during the day, and immersing myself in a culture completely unlike my own. The house is a 5 minute walk from the school (La Union) and a 10 minute walk from the park. My host family is a woman named Juanita, who is 75. She has a daughter and 3 granddaughters that visit her everyday. The granddaughters are 22, 24, and 26, so it will be nice to interact with people my age.
While living with them, I will be able to receive a full experience of their culture by participating in their everyday lives.Here is a picture of the area:
All of the other volunteers will be in the general vicinity as well, so that we will be able to meet the people we will be with for the next few years, and become acquainted before beginning our 27 months.
After a month of Spanish training, I will head to the Farm of the Child and be able to communicate better with the children, locals, and other staff/volunteers.
I am looking forward to this wonderful opportunity, and the many ways God will reveal His glory. Again, thank you so much for all your support and prayers.
