I (Beth) have disappeared from the blog for a number of months, and it may appear to you readers that our lives consist primarily of Simon and going to fun events like baseball games and circuses. What I want to tell you is that we also are still working! :) I will now answer some frequently asked questions:
Q: Who cares for Simon while you are working?
A: We take turns. We have divided our work so that we are each doing some of our tasks from home. Also, Yolanda Cruz, a wonderful woman who has worked for MCC for years, joyfully cares for Simon in our home 1 day per week. We are so thankful for this time to share equally in parenting responsibilities!
Q: Have you had any visitors or exchanges happening lately?
A: In September we received a group of North Americans for a Learning Tour about Global Family in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan university students who receive scholarships through Global Family accompanied the group, and we traveled through Nicaragua. My favorite part was seeing the students' encouragement at the positive changes that Nicaraguans are promoting all over the country.
We are in the selection process for IVEP and YAMEN!, two programs in which Nicaraguan young people spend a year serving and learning in another part of the world.
I have also been helping to orient and support the SALT, YAMEN!, and short-term volunteers.
Q: Alan, are you still teaching? What are you teaching?
A: I'm wrapping up my 3rd year of teaching in the Bachelor's in Theology program through the UPOLI and the Baptist Seminary. This trimester I've taught 2 classes - the final of a 3-part research methods class, and an intro class on conflict transformation. Students from the research class have been doing community research projects to identify areas in their communities and churches where there is a need for peace. Topics range from addiction problems in local neighborhoods to marital satisfaction (both inside and outside the church) to domestic violence to gang participation. I've been impressed with how the students have courageously confronted some very dicey issues.
Q: Who cares for Simon while you are working?
A: We take turns. We have divided our work so that we are each doing some of our tasks from home. Also, Yolanda Cruz, a wonderful woman who has worked for MCC for years, joyfully cares for Simon in our home 1 day per week. We are so thankful for this time to share equally in parenting responsibilities!
Q: Have you had any visitors or exchanges happening lately?
A: In September we received a group of North Americans for a Learning Tour about Global Family in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan university students who receive scholarships through Global Family accompanied the group, and we traveled through Nicaragua. My favorite part was seeing the students' encouragement at the positive changes that Nicaraguans are promoting all over the country.
We are in the selection process for IVEP and YAMEN!, two programs in which Nicaraguan young people spend a year serving and learning in another part of the world.
I have also been helping to orient and support the SALT, YAMEN!, and short-term volunteers.
Q: Alan, are you still teaching? What are you teaching?
A: I'm wrapping up my 3rd year of teaching in the Bachelor's in Theology program through the UPOLI and the Baptist Seminary. This trimester I've taught 2 classes - the final of a 3-part research methods class, and an intro class on conflict transformation. Students from the research class have been doing community research projects to identify areas in their communities and churches where there is a need for peace. Topics range from addiction problems in local neighborhoods to marital satisfaction (both inside and outside the church) to domestic violence to gang participation. I've been impressed with how the students have courageously confronted some very dicey issues.
Q: When does the school year end?
A: Saturday, Nov. 28 is the last day of classes; Graduation is on Saturday, Dec. 5.
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