Monday, January 21, 2008

Re-Connected (and I taught a lesson in Spanish! woo-hoo!)

Hooray! We have internet again! Seriously, a week without it and I thought I'd go crazy. Though we did, oddly enough, spend more time doing "productive" things.

AND, guess what?! I taught Relief Society (Sociedad de Socorro) yesterday. In Spanish. And it actually went pretty well. But, wow, the nerves!! As I was preparing, I was hit with this thought over and over: "How can I ever justify being nervous about teaching in ENGLISH again?!" Though, of course, I probably will be. I haven't been called as a RS teacher, I was just filling in. But, I did enjoy it, it was a good challenge, and it definitely helps my Spanish. I was nervous, but excited for the opportunity, ya know? And the sisters
in our barrio are so sweet and helpful. ...Eeek...am I about to say this? Guess I am: I wouldn't mind teaching regularly...(but don't necessarily tell el obispo!) Zachariah gave a talk in Spanish in November, he did a great job, and didn't even seem nervous, but I've only borne my testimony and said prayers. A lesson is different, more fluid, it can and has to change so you hafta think/translate on the spot. I'm just very happy that it's over and that I was able to do it! Thanks for listening :) My wonderful hubby was saddled with both kiddos. He just corraled them in an empty classroom and called it good, though.

So, anyway, we're back. I know y'all were checking on us everyday, just waiting and wondering...but wait and wonder no longer! Now we just hafta catch
up on email and everyone else's blogs...

6 comments:

JnR said...

Way to go!!!!!! I love teaching RS but what a challenge it would be to do it in another language! I bet you were a great teacher. Keep us updated on the calling!

I'm glad you're back:) I was checking alot, actually, I had a dream last night that I was babysitting N&B and it was so fun!

Molly said...

I didn't know you guys had lost internet for a week!? I've been awful at posting and we're pretty busy. lame.

So glad to hear you're back though. Congrats on your first lesson in Spanish! :)

OwenEveryone said...

I have been wondering where you have been! glad your back, and I see you caught up on our blog! rest assurd I think muffin is a girl..... and I think she is going to have kittens.... no need to wonder why she was dumped anymore!! Got to love living in the country where you get to be the dumping ground for peoples unwanted pets!
Look forward to reading more updates from y'all!! Congrats on teaching your first relief society lesson! You know your going to end up doing that or teaching Gospel Doctrine!! talk to you later

GRACE

Cara said...

Wow! You are so brave!!! Glad it went good for ya!

Anonymous said...

I couldn't have done it at all. Great Job!!!!

Megan and Greg said...

OH MY GOSH!!!! I'm learning French right now. I can't IMAGINE bearing my testimony or praying in French!!! Wow! Very impressed. VERY!!!!!