Well, almost complete with another FULL week on the Rez. This week, much of my time after school was taken up by the Transitus of St. Francis play that was put on at the Mission last evening. Mary Rose and I were asked by Noel, one of the postulants, to help act in the depiction of St. Francis's life (whose feast day was today!). Needless to say, after the couple nights of practice, we nailed it and the audience loved it! I was told I made a pretty darn good soldier and an even better bishop...haha - with the mitre on my head I had to be close to 7 feet tall so I had a "commanding presence" according to Fr. O'Connor. haha! It was a great show and really provided for an opportunity to reflect on the life of quite an astounding man as I have learned the past week - go St. Francis.
Anyways, school this week has been kicked up a notch by Mr. D. The sixth graders have probably been wondering what all this new work is that I'm throwing at them, but really - it's time for them to get going...For the most part, they have taken it in stride and are really turning in to a fun class (most days). However, I am extremely grateful that tomorrow is Friday. The weekend is needed right now!
And quite a weekend it has the potential to be - we are headed to Albuquerque tomorrow afternoon for the Hot air balloon festival! Apparently, it is going to be spectacular and from the pictures I have seen, I would have to agree. The plan is to stay at a faculty's house tomorrow night for a few hours before getting up at 3:30/4 AM to get into the festival grounds for the "Dawn glow" in the sky. I'm pumped. Then, we are heading back tomorrow afternoon - going out to eat for the fifth grade teacher (and former mercy volunteer) Ann's birthday! Sunday = Packers.
Should be a good time - I believe the Cotter football team has a big game tomorrow night as well - Go Johnny boy!
Norbs folks - miss ya greatly!
Alright peace! Off to bed!
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