Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! All the greetings and blessings of the holidays to you. I pray you've been well and you're looking forward to many good things to come in 2016! Since I last wrote there have been many changes in routine but what remains is a sense of peace and belonging here in Dodoma. Mary and Victoria returned to the US and Katie entered into our community; we are grateful for memories of the past and excited for the time to come! Our community dynamic shifted as Becca and I put on our 'second-year JV' hats. And life continues!
The new school year just started and I am in full swing with lessons, new student orientation, and extra curriculars like Campus Ministry and German club. The new term brings a breath of fresh air; new students, new courses, and a new look on life as a volunteer teacher. I'm still loving it although every day has it's challenges. I think I will do more writing in my next post, but here I wanted to share some pictures to give a view of my past few months. I hope you enjoy!
AND if you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering with JVC please see this website or let me know directly, I'm happy to answer questions and help in any way. Although the experience is different for every volunteer, I honestly recommend this program more than anything. The deadline for interested international volunteers is soon (January 27) but US applications are taken on a rolling basis.
Peace & love,
-Ryan-
Cheesin' with Mama Mary on retreat
Pre-Christmas Eve Mass photoshoot with Dodoma and Dar Es Salaam volunteers
Tunes during Chistmas supper
Mr Ryan MC's the trivia completion!
New student orientation--I think they had fun!
Staff seminar on Jesuit education
Our seminar facilitator, Mr Chikaka
Teacher-friend Milly feeds me cake on her birthday
Happy birthday Milly!
The rains bring new life to St Peter Claver High School!
