January 20th

I had a little practice dodging the elements back in Texas. I remember as a kid running out into a hail storm and unsuccessfully trying to dodge the small stings of the falling hail. A January day in Jamaica is very similar, wearing a proper long sleeve dress shirt and a poorly planned thick pair of jeans I dart from the shade of a shop to the shade of a large bread fruit tree. Just as I could not avoid the small stings of hail I am helpless in my attempts to escape the oppressing heat. ITS WINTER!!!

Big news- I might be moving. This decision really has me torn. On one hand I enjoy working in one of the most rural places in Jamaica, on the other hand multiple factors are pushing me towards relocating. This is not an easy decision. I would move only a few miles away from where I currently live and maintain contact with the community.

Big Up-
Dr. Car for the tooth brushes and tooth paste- a portion have been distributed to neighborhood kids but most are being saved for a hygiene lesson.
Mrs. Hanna for the purses and toiletries- I have given out only one, to a poor elderly lady who just had her son pass away unexpectedly, will give out the rest soon.
My mom's book club for the Kindle, according to my mom checking football scores is not what it was intended for. I also use it to read Foreign Affairs magazine, and a few books.
Dan for the chess timer that will be used by me and residents at the AIDS hospice, great place
My dad for the washer set, turned out to be a huge hit.
Eileen Reed and Region 13 for the projector, don't know what to play first, Jaws, Scream, Bill Nye The Science Guy or Cops
The many people who have provided me with the love, support and prayers that keep me going.