Those of you that have responded to this blog, thank you.  Please forgive me if I do not reply at this time.  I have limited time on the internet.  I promise to read and respond at some point.  Blessings to all of you.

Saturday, August 04, 2012

I learned today that students hear take English as a class, but unfortunately do not use it nor is it taught as a conversational class.  However, they are beginning to recall some of what they learned.  They are starting to ask more questions, and that is great.

The wind is picking up in the early mornings.  That is like a dust storm out where we live.  It clears by 8:00, than the heat of the day begins.  It was about 90 today.

Driving is interesting here.  There are no stop signs, and few signal lights.  Although they drive on the right side of the road, the steering wheels in the vehicles are also on the right side of the cars.  Minivans are the common cabs.  One can buy one for about $18,000 and have it paid off in 6 months if you work hard.

With so little, it is delightful to watch the children entertain themselves with whatever is available.  Today four of them had a band using nails, bottle tops, discarded wood, and some rope.  Afterwards, the rope doubled for jump-roping.  Despite the hardships and poverty they are happy.  It makes me embarrassed to think of the abundance we have in our country.

Monday, August 06, 2012

I am teaching so much.  The students are eager and hungry to learn.  They are asking lots of questions now, taking us into areas I had not dreamed of going.  My lesson plans are very fluid at this point.

Pastor Didier introduced me to the judge that handles the adoptions.  He too has a heart for these children, and he expedites their cases.  God is truly at work in this ministry.