Well, I made it to Peru... got picke up at the airport (nothing to fret!) It has been really great so far. I am staying in a little house with Nidia and Carlos. There is a (cold) shower and I have my own room. It is very nice. So far I am helping Patti and Joel drive the girls to school in the morning (29 minutes there and back). I realized that God sending me here is a blessing for Patti and Joel. They are always doing something and Joel was driving the girls to and from school while at the same time looking after the construction aspects of the home and the accounting. Patti looks after not only her own three children (Deborah, 1, Caesar, 5, and Samuel, 7) but also is watching over all 6 girls, tyeaching them how to take care of their babies, to cook, do laundry, etc. These two lead very busy lives!
As for the girls. There are 6 girls ranging from 14-18 years old. Two of them had babies and we have already been to the hosiptal twice for exams and ultrasounds. And boy is it ever hot sitting and waiting to go into the exam room... I think weve spent a total of 5-7 hours at the hospital already.
Driving is not so bad, a little frantic and anxiety provoking because of all the honking! hahaha I always feel like I am doing something wrong while I am driving, however the honking is just a driving language and they honk for eveything.
I have been bitten like CRAZY!!! I am fresh, white meat! hahaha So itchy though! (To those coming.... bring heavy duty bug spray!!! )
They celebrated Mother´s Day here. They thought I was a mother cause I was holding one of the babies hahaha While the mother´s Day service was going on the men all preapred the dinner meal for the women. It was very cute! They brought out all the dishes while the women sat around in a circle and listened to traditional musicians playing.
I felt sick last night, but I took some medication and woke up this morning fine. They eat huge meals! Potatoes and rice and eggs oh my! All the time! hahaha Pattie also makes these delicious "milks" made of oatmeal and quinoa for the girls each meal. They taste delicious! We also have freshly squeezed orange juice at least twice a day cause there are so many oranges!
Well that is all for now. I will put pictures next time :) Promise!
Hasta Luego!
Raquelita
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