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Time has really flown by extremely fast. I cannot believe that we have only one more month here  I believe the month will go by before I know it, and lately God has been pressing on me the importance of the way I pass my time, especially the little time I have left here.
    I think everyone has those moments where they just feel like they want to check out. For example, when you are trying to work out and get into shape, and stay disciplined, but sometimes you just are plain tired and you decide to not be productive in the “fitness” area for a month. Or, you decide not to study for a class, because it is too difficult and it just seams easier to accept a lesser grade. So in the past few weeks God has been pressing on me the fact that I am almost done with my time here in Mexico. This chapter of my life is ending.
    I really began to realize it when my Mom visited a few weeks ago. She was really enjoying her time here and she felt so compelled to teach our for the week. My mother is a counselor so she taught on an array of things pertaining to the way people grow and learn. One big thing that stuck out to me was when she said that it takes six weeks to make a habit. Such as exercising a half hour each day or waking up earlier or not eating a certain food. After a few days it becomes easier and after six weeks it becomes a habit. The same time frame also applies for breaking certain habits too. This really got me thinking. The teaching came at the perfect time, because we actually had only six weeks left. I thought about it, and I was like, “I only have six weeks left, what can I do in those weeks, what can I do in this short amount of time?” I made a few goals, one pertaining to this area right here. Communicating with supporters, family and friends. Sometimes I think I am doing decently, but I really know I can do better.
     We were at the Gateway the last two weeks, and I have telephone service out there, so that was a start and I was able to call a few people. Hopefully the next month, God will help me in that area, now that I am realizing the importance of it.

    Today we just started to build the house for a family in Granjas. It is going smoothly. Actually, I think we are getting way more done than we thought we would in a day. We have two walls done and most of the panels painted. It has been fun and I am enjoying it so far. Luckily since we are a team now of mostly females, we were able to get some help from are friends who live down the street from us. For most of this week we will be constructing this house.

    Also this week our class time is being taught by the director of the gateway, Tommy. He is teaching on character. We have had this subject before taught to us this year, but in a different way. Today we had to spend some time praying and asking God in what areas my character is lacking and could use his help. So as I am praying I was reminded of things I need to work on, sticking to my commitments. I need to do as I say more often.