Sunshine

This week sunshine has returned to Arequipa. Most of our days have been beautiful until late afternoon when it still is clouding up. However, there is no rain. The calla lillies are starting to bloom. Mama June really loved them as we do. This has been a pretty typical week:
Monday Ron had a lengthy meeting with Padre Salvador and Vicki and Ron participated in their small group called "The Buffalos"(long story!) They will wait until July to divide into two or three groups.
Tuesday Ron met with the director of San José in the morning, did some counselling afterwards, taught class in the afternoon, and did some more counselling.Vicki met with our short-term intern, Joel, and practiced music.
Wednesday Vicki went to church for the intercessory prayer time and took an older parishoner out to lunch while Ron prepared for his other classes and had an impromptu counseling session. In the evening we went back to church for the Eucharist. Vicki is adjusting to the presence of a new trap set next to her flute. An interesting challenge.
We had a nice Lenten Bible study with Sandy and Gloria on Thursday. Gloria, too, is adjusting to the trap set!
Today, Friday, Ron updated a bit the blogs, wrote an article for the seminary, paid bills, and worked with Maria on Casas finances. Meantime, Vicki practiced music for her rehearsal tomorrow and continued correspondence while she oversaw the household needs and finances. We popped by the Casas to find everyone in a good mood and busy. The cement for the new construction has cured nicely.
Tomorrow on Saturday Ron will teach two seminary classes, meet with the clergy in the afternoon and work more on his sermon for Sunday. Vicki will keep up correspondence on upcoming teams, join the seminarians for Morning Prayer, and rehearse for the Sunday service.
Sunday will be church and probably will be followed by a nice lunch out.