The real deal

Today is my second full day of subbing. It has been so fun, yet really eye opening at the same time. I have 6 first graders today, and I am amazed at the energy they have and the mess that they make. One of the things that we did today was practice spelling words in shaving cream, generally a recipe for disaster. After all the rolls of paper towels have been used up, the desks and hands are clean, but there is still a lingering odor of shaving cream in the room. Is there a reason that the teacher planned this for a day that she wouldn't be here??? Because so many teachers and students are away at a conference, things are a little laid back, and a little fun has been thrown in. Right now, my six first graders are laying on the floor watching the ending of Toy Story. I think their teacher wanted them to have some fun while she and the other 4 students in the class were at the conference.

Yesterday I received an interesting call from someone from the American Embassy here in Hungary. At first I am thinking that perhaps I was being sent back to the US or something, but as it turns out my Uncle Milt had this man in youth group when he lived out in San Diego. I was invited to come out to the Embassy and see how everything works, and then go have lunch. So, next Tuesday Kari Mullet and I are going to take a peek inside the Embassy. That was an unplanned but very exciting addition to my trip, and it worked out perfectly since I am only going to be at the school for a 1/2 day on Tuesday.

Since I have been here I have gotten a taste of what it is like to be a single missionary living overseas. As I was talking with one of the teachers on Monday she was expressing a few things that she has experienced since being here, and I could really identify with them. Even though the time I will be here is only short term, I have come to have a greater appreciation and understanding of the life of a single missionary. Keep these missionaries in your prayers.

There is no school this coming friday, so I am going to go out shopping first with Jill, then Kelsey, so that should be pretty fun. I am hoping to get back into the city sometime on Saturday or Sunday, so I'll see if anyone is up for taking me. I have had a wonderful week so far, and I am looking forward to the rest of my subbing. Thanks for keeping me in your prayers. Miss you all!!!