Time

Well today turned out to be an interesting day. Yet again I had a problem with the shower working. I pretty much had to rough it out with the water. The Basic Education Department here gives to each class a saint name. Well one of those saint names is St. Maria Goretti, who's feast day is today, also since St. Benedict's feast is on Sunday. The two classes came together for a Mass in the Brothers chapel to celebrate these two feasts. It was also a fun day for those students, they didn't have to wear there uniforms and they also had a really big potluck. I was invited and even though I had already eaten, I did enjoy some of the yummy deserts.

I am trying to figure out what is the best way to break up my day in regards to working at Campus Ministry and spending some time to myself. I found just completely stopping myself from all activities was not the best decision because I would be to distracted and would want to be back in the school. So today I tried something different. I spent time before lunch doing some reading in one of the books that I am reading. Then I took some time after lunch just for quiet time and rest. I am also busy trying to put together an opening prayer with Br. Dado for the religious assembly this Saturday for Digos. I think we got it done, I just have to time it all out. Then after that I started to read more on the Brothers Rule of Life. I think it worked a lot better than what I had been doing. Like I have mentioned before quieting down is not one of my strong points. Br. Dan also arrived today so we took a walk around the school and just chatted. Although I enjoy the time here without him, it is good to see him periodically.

I have to give a shout to Jo Jie "Lady Guard", that is what the students call her and she is one of the security guards at the gate of the school. I have taken the time to go each day to visit with the guards since they are protecting the school and, therefore, keeping me safe. In chatting with them I am helping them with there english. All of the security guards are all pretty cool and I enjoy chatting with them all.

I have to mention the Student Development Center ladies because I go each day to say hello to them. They really make me feel like I am at home and I really appreciate there friendship while I am here and even after I leave.

Tomorrow is going to be interesting because we are having a memorial/tribute to an 8 year old student who lost her life to dingy (malaria). I hate it when little children die, so I hope I can just keep it together.