Do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?

So, I pretty much have the coolest job in the world. I get to hang-out with people from all over the globe, teach them a language I already know (English), practice occasionally a language I need to learn better (Spanish), and just daily feel of their love and inspiration. IT IS INCREDIBLE.

I teach two Levels - 2 and 6. This pictures is of my Level 2 Class at their Graduation Ceremony on December 13th. They performed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and they did fabulously! It was so much fun. The days of rehearsal were a little rocky, though. It took a lot of begging to get the men to wear the antlers, but finally they lowered themselves to reindeer status and had a good time with us. I have grown to love these students so much! As I learned on my mission, it's amazing that a person can have the capacity to love so many people. You'd think it'd be impossible, but it really isn't. I know next semester I'll have a lot more students, and I will love and care about them, too. It's impossible not to.

Here is a picture of my Level 6 class. I am so amazed by these people and the sacrifices they make to be in class and to learn English. They are mothers and fathers. They work long and hard hours. They have struggles and trials. They have lives and responsibilities...yet they show-up to class almost every day prepared and ready to learn with good attitudes. They have taught me so much, and I am thrilled to know them and to be able to work with them. I AM SO GLAD TO BE A TEACHER!!!