So these centipedes were found in the school. They are only about 3 inches in length, but centipedes here can be a foot long. They are poisonous but I was told they won't kill you, only give you a fever and make you ill. Yikes!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Katey's bridal shower
Graduation party!
SMCA music day
We had a special day last Friday where the students made musical instruments and then got to play them. My students made shakers and Miss Hope's made drums, triangles and rain sticks with scraps from around our campus.
Cheque came in and told us the history of drums and let the students try playing them.
our band!
Cheque came in and told us the history of drums and let the students try playing them.
our band!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Dedication of the Hope House
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mexico's Dia de Independencia
Saturday, September 13, 2008
the teen girls of the Ester House
Perla, Gabi, Carmen, and I last night!
I met with our director about my other 1/4 time when I am not teaching. Basically I have 2 afternoons a week and/or some evenings and weekends that I can help out in other areas this year. We have been communicating about what I could do and I kept coming back to the teen girls on campus. Last year I formed relationships with most of them and we hung out a lot. I took them to movies, the Centro, Dairy Queen, or we just talked and sat around. So this year I will be doing more of the same and taking them to appointments or on errands, hanging out and making cookies, playing games, etc. with them, giving their house parents time off while I stay with them, and discipleship. Please pray for this time as I want to be an example and grow them in God, yet my Spanish is still lacking.
I met with our director about my other 1/4 time when I am not teaching. Basically I have 2 afternoons a week and/or some evenings and weekends that I can help out in other areas this year. We have been communicating about what I could do and I kept coming back to the teen girls on campus. Last year I formed relationships with most of them and we hung out a lot. I took them to movies, the Centro, Dairy Queen, or we just talked and sat around. So this year I will be doing more of the same and taking them to appointments or on errands, hanging out and making cookies, playing games, etc. with them, giving their house parents time off while I stay with them, and discipleship. Please pray for this time as I want to be an example and grow them in God, yet my Spanish is still lacking.
Full class
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Fun on campus
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
dying to myself
I was reminded at church Sunday that daily I need to remember that this life is not about me and my desires and plans. Even living in a situation where I have less, I still need to be reminded that when i chose a life with Christ it's not about having an easy life, but a life where I deny myself my right to comfort and praise from others and focus on giving away my gifts and our mission to reach the lost. He is all we need.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
First Day of School 08-09
Well we started classes today despite some kinks in the plans. We had problems getting our curriculum from the person who donates it so we will not have it till Monday. There has also been some sickness going around and 4 students were not able to come for the first day. But, we had a fun day and the kids were so excited to be there!!!
Sierra Madre Christian Academy minus 4 sick kids and 2 kindergarteners
Aidan and Sofia my new kindergarteneres
Jake working at his desk!
Sierra Madre Christian Academy minus 4 sick kids and 2 kindergarteners
Aidan and Sofia my new kindergarteneres
Jake working at his desk!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
fundraising for this year
So last year I raised the money I needed before I came here and I felt so blessed. I know God wants me here but this year was different. I have only raised just short of half of what I need and I can be here as long as it is still coming in. Please pray with me that I will raise the rest of what I need so I can continue to serve God here.
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