The end of January left me frustrated with school and community. I didn't feel comfortable with certain things that were amidst. Now, I've put myself in uncomfortable situations where I have had to be a grown up about things and face my fears head on. Due to numerous serious conversations with two particular friends here I have seen a drastic change in the way that I view my life here.
Last weekend a few of us went to a Lakota sweat over at a medicine man's house. We were invited by the family that we prayed for. Never have I ever felt so a part of a family like this. The next day we went to one of the girls birthday parties. I have two of her cousins and all of the aunts were there. It was awesome because I had never been to a little kid party as an adult. I'm finally being supported by the administration about one of my students. It makes me feel like the rest of this year will be okay.
Tomorrow we leave for retreat with all of the volunteers, all 20 of us. A couple of weeks ago, I did NOT want to go. But now, I feel a lot more comfortable with my own house community and other friendships. I feel like I'm a part of the bigger community-the Lakota community. Now I can teach better, relax in my house, and pour my heart into what I came here to do. Maybe part of this is because I finally had my camp interview with very good results. We'll just have to wait and see what God has in store :)
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