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| Julia, Christine and Emily in their school uniform |
Emily, Julia and Christine have started school! They go to the public school here in Maneadero (a 5 minute walk :) ) Differences in language, culture, school system and teachers made it a little difficult to adjust. On some mornings they have gone to school with tears in their eyes. Those were the most difficult days... and with tears in my eyes, they went into their classrooms.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!
Your prayers have moved God to strengthen us and to move the hearts of the teachers. He has provided them with friends, some who speak English. The teachers have also consulted with us and informed us not to worry because they will work with them to teach them the basics of Spanish.
Phil and I were so pleased, thankful and grateful to God who moved the hearts of the teachers and to of course, the teachers themselves. We believe that just as Esther gained the favor of the eunuchs and King Xerxes, it was God who moved and still moves the heart of people. Praise God and thank you for your continued prayers.
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| Sophia and Cristal |
Sophia has also started kindergarten! One of the children of Maneadero (see picture below) who come often to our base, Cristal is one of her classmates and has now become her best friend. At school, they are found holding hands and speaking in the language of "play". It won't be long before Sophia is speaking fluent Spanish. Gloria Dios!
Thought about the girls before I drifted off to dreamland yesterday.. said a prayer for them and missed you all so much! Thank you for encouraging my heart... "God still moves the heart of people" =)
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