Haiti

Hey Everyone! First of all, I want to express how much I miss my Taiwan friends. I became really close to Kevin and Julie most of all, and I miss you guys so much! I hope you both are enjoying your second years!
Since I've been back, I have been coaching Varsity cheerleading and substitute teaching. Both have their good days and bad. The beginning of the year was spent in a high school English class, which I enjoyed a lot! I was planning on returning to Olivet to add to my degree a secondary certification. Then I was offered two more long-term positions. Money had to come first thanks to my high rent! Starting anyday now, I will be teaching 2nd grade for 8 week; then in April I will begin teaching 1st grade for 6 weeks. I enjoy long-term positions so much more than day to day subbing because it makes me feel worthwhile and I'm able to develop a relationship with the students.
Changing pace a little bit, on March 6-13, my boyfriend, John, and I will be traveling to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. We had planned the trip to work in an orphanage before the earthquakes. Since the disaster, our plans for the trip have changed a little because our focus will be more on disaster relief than on working in the orphanage. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to help this nation that is in dire need of everything. Though I am excited to go, I have to think about the reality of the situation. It's not pretty. I'm preparing my heart for what I may encounter, but I don't think that anything can really prepare us for what we are about to embark on. We need prayers more than ever!
Everything else is same ole' American life! I will give updates on Haiti until March, and when we return, I will have alot to talk about and tons of pictures to share!