So this week should have been my second week of service but I’m quite sure that all 18 of my sweet children shared their germs with me and I have a sinus infection. I have been in bed almost all week because I’m contagious and not allowed in the schools. I have been able to keep in contact with Mrs. Llyod and Jessica so that I knew what was going on at my site.  I have heard that we have 2 new students, which is great! I also heard that one of our children who has been crying most of the day isn’t crying anymore J  I have also heard that some of our students are being little trouble makers and making the days very interesting.

 I was glad to be well enough to participate in the 20^th anniversary service day for Americorps on Saturday in Bartow. This was a great experience and I was able to meet many Americorps volunteers from all over Florida. Three of us went from Stetson and we worked on projects at Bartow High School and a local elementary school. I was able to work on painting portable libraries for the elementary school, mulching areas around the high school, and collecting debris from a storm the week before.  By the end of the day I was very sweaty and I smelled like mulch but I enjoyed the experience very much and it was nice to do service that I don’t usually get to participate in.

I am glad to be slowly getting well and I am excited to get back to the students at Starke on Monday J

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