Tom and I spent much of the day checking-in with individual students about their service opportunities. We asked students what gifts they have to offer and how they would like to grow and develop during service. The students' desire to serve and grow was evident during interviews and impressive to us both!

At mid-day we met in our small book groups to discuss Henri Nouwen's essay, "Culture Shock: And Opportunity for Healing and Conversion." We were moved by Nouwen's suggestiong that "culture shock can open up for us a new understanding of God's grace and our vocation to lead graceful lives."

Every Wednesday during Casa Goshen Day we eat some familiar comfort food and spend time in fellowship. This week Tom and I, with the help of several students, prepared deli sandwiches with all the trimmings. After eating, Kelly, Justin and Jorday led us in a time of singing and prayer. (Notice Justin showing off the plastic container from which he and Jordan improvised a guitar pick.)

We ended the afternoon with a group game sharing drawings from our first week. We also just enjoyed time to visit, play dominoes (siempre!) and cards.