I said drenched, and I mean drenched!

These few weeks since my last post have simply flown by! I am finding myself very busy, as though there are not enough hours in the day to complete all I set out to accomplish!
Since vacation:
I have been working really hard to update/redesign the Fair Trade website: http://fairtradeperu.com/
I am teaching 2 separate English classes(one daily, the other weekly).
I have assumed the role of journalist/editor for an electronic newsletter La Retama, if you want to be put on the subscription list-let me know and I'll add you(its in English).
I led a mural project at one of the other YAV's churches in one long, fun and exhausting day.
I moved to a new house: exchanging one quiet family for a host mother that calls me hija(daughter) and a more conveinant location.
I play the role of crayon distributor during our Sunday School in the community of Shipibos.
I discovered 5 soles movie day is Tuesdays at the Metro.
I have been hit with 3 water baloons and drenched with 2 buckets for Carnivals.
I sent a newsletter to the pcusa website: http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/letters/yav/yav_phillipsk_0702.htm


Sunday night, I am headed up to Huanuco. This is an Andean city about 8 hours by bus from Lima. The organization Paz y Esperanza(Peace and Hope) has a summer camp there, yes its summer here now! The focus of this camp is on rehabilitation. I am leading daily art projects for 12 teens, all of whom have suffered from some sort of sexual abuse. I am really excited and very nervous for this, please say an extra prayer this week for my ability to facilitate a meaningful experience for them.

The following week, all the volunteers gather for a retreat at a beach house in Mancora(close to Equador, because we need to cross the boarder and return, to renew our visas). This is sure to be a fabulous time for reflection, re-engerizing, and fun!

Thank you so much for all your emails, prayers and well wishes.