It's been a few days.

Life has been busy so the following is a "reader's digest" version of my past week. Last Friday I attended the new English Book Club that has begun meeting. The personalities at it are completely different and it will make for lively Friday nights in my future. We are still doing "the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" for the book, just like the Thursday night group. Afterwards I stayed at Heather's place as we woke up at 6am to leave on a road trip to a town called Quetatero (I hope I spelt that right). I say town, but really its a city of 1 million people, it just feels small coming out of Mexico City. Heather mentors a pastors wife there, and while she was doing that I got my first experience driving in Mexico! I personally LOVE the amount of potholes and speadbumps that make Mexican roads so unique.

On the way back into Mexico City we stoped at little town called Tequeisqueapan (I hope I selpt that right as well). This town was actually a town and is really cute with lots of little central stores that were fun to brose through. Then on Sunday at church I read scripture verses as Heather led worship and also read out the song names and page numbers. It is nice to be able to contribute in some way to the service as I am still so limited. After church I drove down to Coyocan (the whole way with the gas light on). If you think you drive defensively in Canada... think again! Anyways we made it the gas station and then a Fusion meeting afterwards.

Monday and Tuesday at school was my midterm. I didn't do so well and bot quite discouraged and frustrated about my abilities to learn another language. Heather and Lisa were both quite encouraging in that though, and reminded me that its about the attitude. Jonathan Mike's wife Rosio has made a deal with me as she is learning english, that from now on we will do our best to only speak the language we are learning to each other. We will also be spending Friday afternoons together to "practice". I am really excited for this as I need the practice, in a safe setting.

About eight Canadian youth pastors arrived on Monday for a five day long exploration trip as they are bringing down youth groups in the summer, or are committed to the vision of Fusion. On Tuesday afternoon I went on the Turibus with them. Wednesday I had supper with them and then yesterday I led two on a prayer walk through the area of Pantitlan. It was good to be around them, especially as one was Grant Weber, my former youth pastor when I was in high school. However it has been a stretching week for me as I have had very little time to stay in contact with others and have realized more about just how much I really miss Owen... and everyone else from Canada too.

This weekend is going to be pretty busy too as we are having a leader's retreat and I am going to be helping with the children's ministry at it. I thankfully have Monday completely off though. That will be a glorious day of rest!