8:00 AM
When I arrived at the school at 8:00 am today the children were being lined up before class. They start with singing their National Anthem. They don't do the pledge because it's too difficult - the opposite of us :-) Then they sang several songs starting with "We are Free and Wonderfully Made" then "He Will Lift You Up". I laughed when they sang "Deep and Wide" like we taught them in Sept. They continued with "If You're Happy and You Know it" and "Jesus Loves Me". They prayed and marched into their classrooms.8:30 - 9:00 - 9:30 or until everyone arrives!
This morning was my meeting with the moms of the kids. About 22 women came. The rest are casual workers and work when they can so they could not come. I was surprised to see 3 fathers come. The meeting was for me to share and encourage the women. I wanted them to know that women share the same hurts, frustrations and feeling of being alone and needing help. My testimony includes a childhood that mirrors some of these children's lives of fear and not knowing what is going to happen to them. I encouraged the mom's the cry out to God as he is their Hope. He promises never to leave us or turn His back on us. He promises to be our Helper and we are not to give up. I encouraged them to start meeting together and sharing their hearts with one another and pray one for another. Some of the women came up afterwards and shared their testimonies and told how difficult life has been, but through their relationship with the Lord He has given them Joy in all things. Hellen gave an invitation to anyone that might want to ask Jesus into their lives. No one came forward but there were lots of tears as we ended with praise songs.
Jerusala leading the women in praise songs
I took pictures of all the ladies that were there and gave them a prayer bookmark with a woman from NACC. They were overwhelmed to know that someone here in the US is willing to pray for them. I told them just because their prayer partner does know them personally God knows them and their needs and He will intercede.
Salome Jordano came during mid morning to start assessing the Baby Class. She was supposed to come Tuesday, but changed it to Monday....to my surprise. Let's just say, it was a wild and crazy morning. As Salome talked with each Baby student I took turns in each class reading to the students. I spend more time with the Baby class as they were mesmerized.
Teacher Grace reading to the Pre-Unit Class
Suzan trying to get the Baby Class attention. They kept scooting closer & closer
Crowns - Bubbles - Rice Krispies
We were supposed to have a Un-Birthday party for the kids. I realized that you just can't plan too much with these kids without it breaking into chaos. So I simplified, simplified, simplified.
Peter Wakori and another friend Trish showed up to help along with Sally, Grace and Esther. Could have used about a dozen more people :-) I got smart and decided we would alternate blowing bubbles outside while the other groups did crowns and had Rice Krispie Treats. It was a good plan. Peter, Esther and Grace got Bubble Blowing Duty!
Good Ole' Burger King Crowns
She looks so happy with her newly decorated crown.
Who's enjoying it more - the kids or Peter?
Our little King and Queen LOVE Rice Krispie Squares
Pre-Unit Class - the Posers
I have a lot more pictures, but you will have to wait till I get back to enjoy.
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