Many things have happened since my last post. A team from Coffeyville, Ks came the first week in November. What a great team, and what a good time we had. They poured a ceiling/floor for another room at the school. They painted desks and played with the kids. It was very hot, as always, but God gave us a breeze on most days. Poured a floor. That doesn't sound too difficult until you realize that all the cement was mixed and carried upstairs by hand. The nationals are pros at this. Again the heat, work, food, and climate in general, took its toll on some of the guys. But they recovered nicely, thank the Lord.
The construction of classrooms are a tremendous blessing, but when team members decide to sponsor a child, that is a an added blessing because we know that the school will continue. And many from this team chose a child or two to sponsor. I praise God for them. The kids will continue to be taught the word of God, and they will receive an education, and with these, their lives will be changed..
A Seventh Day Adventist group came last Friday and used the school for a medical clinic. Over eighty families received some kind of help. I met some of the ladies. One was really surprised that there was no toilet paper in the bathrooms, and that she had to use a bucket of water to flush, and to throw the paper in the trash can and not the toilet. I went to find her some toilet paper and explained that she needed to carry some with her at all times. Some restaurants have it, and some don't, just like the school. I'm so glad I grew up in an era where some people still had outside toilets! Just think, the Israelites had to carry a little shovel with them!
So this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. I definitely miss being home on that day. It is my favorite holiday. So Becky and I will go out to eat. Maybe an American restaurant here will have some mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, and pumpkin pie, but I won't hold my breath! But regardless of where we are on this most precious holiday in the states, we need to be thankful everyday for all God's blessings to us. I am so thankful for my Christian heritage and my family that is continually growing. Wow!
I have been reading my Spanish Bible everyday. Some words I have to look up, but not too many. I started this week in Genesis. And it's amazing to see again the parallel between God the Father, Abraham, Isaac, and Jesus. Why some are told to only read the New Testament is a mystery to me. Without the Old, there wouldn't be a New. God is so good, and so real.
So today, I have to plan where to go with English for my classes next year. The kids have done so well with their conversation. One of the Seventh Day Adventist ladies told me that one of my students came up to her, introduced herself, and began talking to her. She was very surprised with that and how well the student spoke English. I praise God for that, and I know which student it was. God has blessed my soul, and has made me a very happy teacher.
So be blessed family, on this Thanksgiving Day.
So today, I have to plan where to go with English for my classes next year. The kids have done so well with their conversation. One of the Seventh Day Adventist ladies told me that one of my students came up to her, introduced herself, and began talking to her. She was very surprised with that and how well the student spoke English. I praise God for that, and I know which student it was. God has blessed my soul, and has made me a very happy teacher.
So be blessed family, on this Thanksgiving Day.
