It's about time!!

I'm sure your thinking "It's about time". Yes I know it's been almost 2months since we posted anything on the blog. I apologize, what can I say.... life happens. We are down to our last two weeks here in Bolivia and it's crazy to even think this year is almost over. We said our first goodbye on the 19th of May to Emigdio and Gladys and it will be a steady stream of goodbyes till we leave. As we are learning there's many comings and goings in the missionary community and this is a hard and sad reality to deal with. The kids finished their school year this past Friday and we are all rejoicing in that. It's been a tough year for the kids and the stress level was definately high this last few weeks. Brian and I wrapped up our spanish classes and are greatful for the opportunity to learn this last year. Unfortunately there's is still a long way to go before we call ourselves fluent but at least we can muttle our way through (most days anyway). This last week we were able to take part in a class given by Rene Padilla from Argentina on the topic off Integral Mission. It was a great opportunity for us to hear from a world class theologion.
We plan to spend the next 14days day tripping around the Cochabamba area, packing and getting in our last days at the Casa de la Amistad. This last Thursday (May 27th) was Mother's day here in Bolivia and on friday the Casa had a party for the Mothers of the kids in the program. The kids presented a program which included dances, special songs and some choreography from the older kids. I printed out 160 different photos of all the kids in the program and gave them out to all the mothers. They all seamed very pleased as many may never have a printed picture of their child.
We are sad to leave as our hearts are very tied to this country and to many people here. It will be hard to say goodbye to our friends and collegues and yet we are excited to come home and see all our family and friends back home.
Please pray for us as we journey once again through a time of transition and that God would continue to bless those around us in this process.
Thanks for all your love and care,
Norma