These sweet sweet ladies gave me a Kurta and asked me to wear it for the afternoon opening of the pre-k. They got me dressed in the principal’s office and we were ready to roll… Bring on the kids! 

It takes teamwork to put together a pre-k space and we had a great group at Little Moon today.    
    
    
   

Just look at these little faces. Every time I think of slowing down I think of these babies and I know they deserve so much more! ENG had a great afternoon at Little Moon School opening the peek safe learning space. Thank you to every individual that gives to ENG and helps make these smiles possible!   
    
    
   

I have been invited to apply as a Fulbright Scholar. I went for an informational meeting this morning. You just never know what wonderful joys are waiting just around the corner. The likelihood of obtaining a Fulbright is not high I think, very competitive I was told, but just being asked to consider is such an honor!   
   

I went just down the road to ask this young woman if she could alter my kurta so. I had seen her seeing in her shop daily as I passed. She spoke no English but was happy to help. You are looking at the entire shop, she is maybe twenty and the little girl is hers. She lives in a tin shed next to the shop. I think she is beautiful. The second photo is her view all day. The little boy is getting water (pani) from a well built into the sidewalk in front of the shop. The alterations meant measuring which drew a crowd for curiosity. Then came the trying on, a bolt of fabric unfolded enough for her to stand and hold up while I changed behind it( with a larger crowd gathering). Everyone waited until the alterations were finished with much discussion and suggestions and assistance. I really like this young woman. She is strong, and capable, and kind.    

Good thing I’m feeling better because it has been a day!  A great day, but the struggle of day to day logistics is real! Regardless of how things look in photos here are just a few fun improvions today. After no hot water, again. Still wrestling with blowdryer. I have to hold plug, dryer, and brush so I have to sit on the floor and get my yoga pose on to dry my hair. I guess the good news is I rarely care enough to do this but today was a special ceremony. Speaking of special, when you only have sports bras and they don’t work with the kurta a dear friend gave you to wear, consider large bandaids😳 And, a bag tie works to pull your hair up!  This afternoon I worked on classes for hours using only my phone… Who knew how much fun a glitch in moodle could be the last week of classes when teaching online a half world away!!!’Tonight I made jiffy mix corn bread (from a care package) in the microwave, in muffin cup, using creamer and water for the milk! YES… Living like a BOSS here in Nepal! It’s really been a great day, just a little peek behind the scenes. Keeps me giggling #feelingcapable 

Rising Ray held a dedication ceremony this afternoon for the new science and computer labs.  

Kiri this one is for you! Way to go lady! The kids will have so many options to learn new things about the world because of you! They are so excited! 

    Bryce raised the money for his birthday in December (thanks to all who donated) to fund 7 science labs with Empower Nepali Girls! Today was the dedication of the first one at Rising Rays School. Perfect start because these kids are Bryce’s Nepali friends, he has know them and helped raised scholarships for some of the girls since he was 12. Bryce Moulton you make your mom and dad proud every single day-way to go son! ❤️