Dear Friends, The month of January was quite a busy month with school starting up again, Basketball starting, and really, just getting back into the swing of things, coming off of a month of Christmas vacation! Going back to school was tough! The teachers decided to hit us right of the bat with big loads of homework, and also, I resumed my HACIA practices. HACIA Democracy is a simulation of the OAS (Organization of Amercian States), organized by Harvard University. They prepare an annual conference, this year located in Panama, where students from all over the western hemisphere gather to practice debate, diplomacy, and consensus building. I am a part of the 15 student team from my school that will travel in March to participate in the conference in Panama. To prepare for the conference, I have been going to weekly practice sessions, writing multiple papers, and meeting with my assigned advisor on Fridays to help with certain debate strategies and topic preparation. Apart from HAC...
Just want to say...I'm all caught up now! I've read the whole blog to date and I'm now ready to keep up, at least weekly. Bella is precious and she too, has adjusted well to her newest life adventure. I miss you guys, but know you are all doing so well. Guess what? I got the kindergarten job! Whoo-hoo! Crazy, huh? I love you guys immensely and really love to hear what you're doing and LOVE seeing your beautiful faces in your pics. ENJOY IT ALL! Love, Lucy
ReplyDeleteHope Billy has found a cribbage partner. hehe. thinking and praying about you guys!! Blessings.
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ReplyDeleteMissing Nicaragua after reading all that is going on there! Wish I was there too. (I really miss you too, Jacob!) Katie, say "hi" to him for me. Can't wait to hear all the stories, looking forward to more updates. God Bless you all and stay safe and healthy. ~Amy