Bija the kitty

Greetings!

It's been a long time and I've got a chunk to update but don't have much time at the moment so hopefully pictures will tell some stories. I am in El Factor visiting Mark, Ben, Leeann and Bekah at the moment and we're heading into Nagua today to have some American time and visit the beach for approximately the 3rd time since I've been to this country haha. I'm having Mark, Tamara, Ben, and Eva come up to see my finished house afterwards too which I'm horribly excited about! I finally finished everything and am very proud of how the house looks now. Just need to get the bathroom situation in order and then it'll be ready for American guests haha - volunteers don't count because they are used to using latrines.

Here is a picture of Bija. He is a little toasted marshmellow that likes to run around my house and has a slight biting problem...but is full of love and very fun. Que chamakito!

Also a pic of the cancha! The volleyball net is now up and running and we fundraised money for a volleyball using my cooking course and selling the cookies after church. So far the donas have learned Sugar cookies with passionfruit jam, Banana cookies, and coconut bars. Here is also a pic of my Donas with some treats. Next week they are going to teach me arroz con dulce.

I also have a reading club with some struggling students in my community. It's going really well and the kids are loving it - we are also utilizing the library that the previous volunteer had worked hard to get donations for but nobody was really taking advantage of.

Ok that's about all for now. Just so everyone knows - MY ADDRESS IS THE SAME! No fears. It is still lovely to get letters, won't ever not be. Also Nag champa incense which helps repel the mosquitos. I did have Dengue and am totally fine because it wasn't a bad case...just don't want to repeat it. I am totally fine - no worries. It was actually an awesome trip into the capital - no hospital, just a sweet hotel room!

Love you all and hope to hear from you soon.
Love,
Sarah