Adorable

This is too cute!

Fuzzy, Little Carolina

Today was a rough day. At around 3 o'clock this afternoon the Ivey's dog, Carolina, got run over. Mary Alice and Mary Beth are both taking it pretty hard. Mary Beth actually saw it happen. I have to admitt that I am having a hard time, too. I didn't realize how attached to her I had become. I'm really going to miss her.

Everytime I think I've got a hold of myself, I see Mary Alice or hear Mary Alice and tears begin all over again. Carolina and Mary Alice were always together. It's like half of her is not here anymore.

Mary Alice walked in earlier and I asked her how she was doing. She told me how she has been in her room writing in her journal about all the fun things she and Carolina did together so she won't forget them.

It's going to be a difficult few days...pray for us. I know she was only a dog, but now there is an empty place in the family. It's weird not hearing her collar jingling or her bark everytime the doorbell rings. Dinnertime will be very strange without her whining, yipping, looking at us with those sad, puppy eyes, and begging for a bite.

Some of My Favorite Pictures

These are some of my favorite pictures. (I have a TON of favorites!) I thought I would make them black and white just for something different.

Sheep in Huamantanga
Kids' Club
Kids' Club

This week has been quite uneventful. I have been recovering from another cold. I feel 90% better today. I think that's a good sign.

On Monday and Tuesday I didn't feel much like getting out. I mostly read, sat in the sun to stay warm, prayed, and slept. Taking it easy is the best way to recover no matter how difficult it may be. Unfortunately, I don't do it very often.

I had plans to go to school with Mary Alice on Wednesday, but due to a public school teacher strike and demonstration downtown, school was canceled (as a safety precaution). I was a little disappointed, especially after being in the house for 2 days, to learn that I couldn't go out for safety reasons.

Today, I had to register for GPC classes for the fall, so I wasn't able to go either. That turned out to be alright though. Mary Alice, Joshua, and Mary Beth all came home at around 9 with the news that school was canceled due to lack of attendance. Mary Alice said there was only one elementary school student there. So, it was another quiet day of reading and resting. I guess I can't complain though, I never get the chance to relax like this at home!!

P.S. If you want to know more about the teacher strike you can read this article: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/06/america/LA-GEN-Peru-Protests.php

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