Back home in Peru

We arrived safely in Lima of Feb. 24 and have been on the go ever since.



We had just two short days to get our classroom and lesson plans ready for this year. It was a whirlwind of activity and stress but we both accomplished the goal with lots of help from our co-workers.



We have had a much better start to the year this year than last, the staff is ready to support each other. Pray that language and culture differences do not change the camaraderie that is just beginning to grow within MCS staff.

Pray also for the administration and the relationship between them and the rest of the Staff. Anyone who has spent any time teaching in schools understands the inherent tension between administration and teachers. Both sides are trying to help the children to the best of their abilities but often do not see eye to eye. While there are no huge problems at this point in time if we have many people praying I am hoping that we will never have the problems of last year.

I am still in the process of contacting the pharmaceutical company that makes the medicine that my Doctor would like to switch me to, it is extremely costly and I cannot afford to switch to it without financial assistance. I was told that it was good I was in Peru and I will probably get better assistance with the international branch of the aid...apparently they are better funded. It would be SO nice to be able to switch...ya know beyond actually controlling the disease and preventing bone deformity in me, it would also mean instead of taking five pills a day I would take one injection once a week!!!! Just think of it....once a week, one shot....sounds like heaven to me! It makes me very sad that thinking about getting a shot once a week now sounds really good to me, when a year ago I didn't need anything.

It has been good reconnecting with friends and extend "family" here in Peru and we thank you all who have helped us and supported us in any way to make this happen.

We will be updating this blog once a month at the least so check back here on a regular basis to know what's up with the Leinbach Sisters.

God's Blessing to each of you.

Cindy and Emily