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When I first came to Peru, my original role was "Extreme Programmer".  In November of 2009, the person who handled the Networking and Technical Support took another role with Extreme, and left Arequipa.  He has continued to do some work with IT, but I have had to take on more responsibility in this realm.  Also, in November 2009, our Communications Coordinator left Arequipa and returned to the US.  I also ended up taking on some of this role.   In February 2011, our accountant finished her contract and returned to the US.  We had a new accountant arrive in March, but since she was in language school, I had to step in and handle this half days as well. 

It is hard working as a volunteer in another country, because it is not easy to find people to fill the "professional skills" type positions, and once you find someone it is quite a while before they arrive and are useful (fundraising, moving, and language school).  So, the IT and Communications positions have basically been vacant over almost two years!  As you can see, over time, my job became very multifaceted. I love the variety, but it is often overwhelming, and I often feel like I can't focus on any one thing, just trying to keep the juggling balls in the air. 

I finally see an end in sight.  At the end of July, our new accountant finished language school, so she is now full time, and I have been able to step away from the accounting office.  This week, a couple potential volunteers came to visit.  They just happen to be interested in the IT and Communications positions!   The past few days have gone very well, and it looks like I will finally be receiving assistance in 2012! 

I have definitely learned a lot over the past two years juggling all of these various tasks, and it has been great.  God has taught me invaluable lessons.  The two positions that were left vacant in the same month will now be filled in the same month as well.  God is good.  I am excited about what the future holds and what God is going to do. 

Please be in prayer for me and for these new volunteers as they prepare to come.