Emily is doing very well. She hasn't found the time to blog just yet. She is taking lots of photos and soaking everything in. We have a great time Skyping - what a blessing that is! She is understanding a lot of what is being said if people speak slow enough. She is reading Portuguese very well. She did Math at school and was very proud of herself. They are just coming back from what would be equivilent from our Winter/Christmas break. School started up Monday. They are all testing so it is a good time for her to watch and listen and get a feel for how things roll. There are 17 kids in her age group. They stay in the same classroom and the teachers rotate. School goes from 7:30 to noon and they take a little food break around nine or ten. She will begin seminary tomorrow and that is held at 6:00pm. She said there will probably be just a few kids. She met the Bishop and his family and the missionaries. One of them is from Utah - Jordan area and he was so happy to speak to an American! One of the first things he asked her was - do you play the piano? Even a little? He will be getting transfered soon (he is the only one who plays) so they would love to have her play in Sacrament Meeting. She isn't sure what she thinks about that but said she better start practicing :)
My favorite part of our visit tonight was when she showed me a big handful of adorable handmade cards and letters. They are all from the cute little girls who attend the school where she is attending. She went around the classes yesterday and met the kids and teachers. She will be helping teach English to the younger children. They are in love with her and are treating her like a celebrity. She said it is crazy how everyone there knows who she is and can't believe they are really meeting her. She doesn't know what to think about it and doesn't know how to deal with all the attention. (I think it is great!) She will do wonderful things there. Most of the cards said cute little things like:
Emily,
You is beautiful!
Love you Honey!
They love to use the word honey. Tonight she asked Mariza what she would like her to call her. Mariza said that was up to you. She chose to call her mae (can't make the correct accent symbol but I believe it is pronounced "my" ~ for mother. Mariza got teary and said how will I ever say goodbye to you? Well, I told Emily that she was going to have to work on that becasue we would be needing her to come home to us! We are very proud of her.
Thanks everyone for your prayers and support.
5 comments:
That is so exciting to hear how Emily is doing!
About the piano, Tell Emily not to be self conscious about it (if possible) because they are all just going to be so grateful they don't have to sing along to cassette tapes or CDs. UGH! They have like a 5 second pause at the end of each verse and proceed at a funeral dirge pace. Not even kidding.
Thanks for the updates, mom.
We can't wait to hear from her in person!
Love you
This is soo exciting! I am thrilled that you get to skype and enjoy her adventures, then you write about them so we can enjoy them. Thanks!
When is the best time to catch her on skype? Thanks for the update, she's been on my mind. xo
How sweet! I think it is usually harder on us left home, than those on the advenuture! Loved the photos from the airport...and the sweet stories. I am so grateful for angels who just seem to arrive at the perfect time.
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