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Sorry about that. I pushed the wrong button on the keyboard!! Just wanted to let you all know that I arrived after a very long day of airplanes and airports yesterday.

Yesterday was exhausting. After only getting about 2 hours of sleep the night before I started my day at 4:30 (that's 2:30 Alberta time) but I figured it's no big deal....I can sleep on the plane. Unfortunately I had the aisle seat, so it wasn't as restful as I had hoped. I arrived in Houston, printed out my next boarding pass - destination - Belize!
Upon arrival I was welcomed by Bishop Wright, bishop of Belize. He is a very friendly, soft-spoken, wise and supportive man. I was able to enjoy a tour of the city and supper with him at a great restraunt off the sea. I'm really looking forward to working in his Diocese. During our supper he was very persistent in reminding me that I need to take care of myself and not overwork myself. He also said that half of the experience with the international internship is experiencing the culture and giving myself time to play - this was very comforting for me. However, I'm still a bit nervous as I still don't know a lot about Mango Creek, but am confident that once my transition time subsides, my time here will be a wonderful experience.

I'm in Belize City until tomorrow afternoon. I've just been told that sometime tomorrow afternoon I will hop a little Belizean plane to Mango Creek. I'm currently staying in a wonderful hotel that has a balcony and overlooks the Carribbean Sea. My morning devotions were wonderful as I listened to the sound of the waves crashing against the cement, and watched many Belizeans head to work! I then joined the Diocesan Office staff and Bishop Wright in Eucharist as his home in his chapel for Eucharist as we celebrated the Feast of the Acsension. It was really great! The Deacon at the service this morning's name is Lorna Sampson, she did an exchange with Wycliffe through her seminary in Barbados last year and she lived across the hall from me. So I surprised when I showed up for Eucharist. It was so comforting to see a familiar face among the unknown of the city!! I hope to have time to chat with her today before leaving tomorrow.

Today I need to find a bank. When I got to Houston the currency exchange had NO belizean money, so I need to get some to buy shampoo. I will then be meeting with the Bishop to talk more about my work in Mango Creek.

So that's about it for today. I'm not sure when i will be able to post again as I'm not sure what the internet connection is like in Mango Creek, but Bishop Wright has encouarged me to find a connection in order to keep in touch which I definitely plan on doing!!

peace,
Chelsy