The NPH life 4 months

26 de Octubre 2016: hey all! It's been awhile since I've posted. As of the last month or two, my Spanish has improved and I for sure understand a lot more Spanish than I did 2 months ago. Currently have been living in Mexico for 4 months and it has been a journey.
I am an encargada for girls ages 12-19 but in retro spec my girls as I call them, are in junior high and most will be graduating to high school in July.
Two of my girls left the home to go back with their families and my heart broke but I pray that they are ok and happy.
Living in a different country has been amazing, eye opening , and over all a challenge. I have learned to have patience with everything and everyone. Currently on a spiritual journey to find myself in a world of waking up early, walking my girls to school, being tired a lot of the time because of the weather and how busy we keep, sitting and watching my girls do their chores and make sure they get them done. The most tiring thing is just " checking off " names as each person, drinks water and showers after activities because all I do is sit or stand and wait... I am learning how to enjoy the moments of waiting and soak up as much relaxation as possible. Every day is the same bit different. We have similar routine but with working with teenagers you never know what side of the bed they will wake up on. I love my girls all 94 to be exact. Plus all of the other kids that have made NPH their home.  My group and I have seen a lot of new places on our weekends off. Mexico City, Valle de Bravo, Taxco, Las Estacas and many more. My next journey , is home to visit in 2 months! I'm excited:) until next time!

Hey Everyone!! My group and I have now been in Mexico for 2 month's and there have been so many new adventures and twists and turns. It isn't always about the positive stuff,  there is always some heart break, like when " I miss my family and friends " or when one of my girls in my section has stopped talking to me and I am not able to communicate well enough and ask why. I believe these things are all a sign of life and growth. It is difficult to live in a new place and meet new people and make new friends but sometimes we just need to grin our teeth and bare it. I can tell you now, I am doing more than just smiling at the world, I am living in it and breathing in the good and bad. It is humbling to say the least. This weekend we have a Princessa and Prince nomination and activities in honor of Mexico state Independence day coming up on the 15 !! I am excited to open my arms and embrace a new day. Here are some pictures from this weekend.

NPH Mexico Adventure

NPH Mexico 2016-17

Where have you wanted to travel and have you done it yet?

I have traveled to three countties in the last year and half or so. Dominican Republic, Honduras and now Mexico. 

The first two trips for one week as a visitor to NPH DR and NPH Honduras and just after a week my life changed. 

 The pequenos/as in these homes are the most amazing kids you will ever meet. 

After I came back from Honduras I decided I wanted to apply for a volunteer position for one year. It was a very long waiting process  , about three months and I didn't think I was going to get picked.  I applied for July start and applied in February and didn't hear back until the end of May. 

I was very excited for my new adventure to commence! 

My group consist of different people from all around the United states and other countries. I love them with all my heart. Most of us have now been here 1.5 months and it has definitely been a change and an adjustment but we have all grown a lot and have learned quite a bit of Spanish thus far. 

Until next time!