Wow, it is so hard to believe that we are finished with another year in Haiti! This year has been difficult and amazing all at the same time. God really taught us a lot this year in unexpected ways...it wasn't always easy going through the situations but it was such a blessing to see God's hand in everything!
God not only taught us a lot this year - he spoke too! For the last few months he has been speaking loudly. At the beginning of 2014 Scott mentioned to me that he wanted to start a computer program at SBC and said I should come help. I said I would pray about it but in the back of my mind I thought, "Yeah right...I think I am good as the fourth grade teacher." So in all honesty I didn't pray or think about it too much after that...until a couple of months ago. God started putting the thought in my head. I honestly started thinking about it more than I had ever wanted to. He continued to speak clearly and loudly so that I couldn't miss his message. I felt a peace that I could have never imagined. I never wanted to be anything but the fourth grade teacher.
Well, God has other plans. He has changed my focus and has allowed me to be excited about something other than 4th graders...he has been developing in me a passion for the college students and for computers. I don't know what God's "big" plan is but I do trust Him! And next year I am choosing to be faithful and work at SBC starting a new computer program. I will be helping in specific ways with the Academy still but no longer as the 4th grade teacher. I have such a peace about this decision that it feels weird sometimes to not be sad about stepping out of the role I have loved and enjoyed for a total of 7 years. All I can say is that God is guiding, directing and providing peace through this change.
So, next year I will be teaching at SBC to start a computer program for theology students as well as for the community here in Port de Paix. I am excited to see what God is going to do through this program and through me. Please keep us in your prayers as this will be a big change for our family and our ministry here in Haiti.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
4th Grade Highlight
When I ask my old students what they remember most about being in my fourth grade class the most common answer is...THE OVERNIGHTER! Every year I have an overnighter for my students to celebrate the year and it is definitely the highlight!
I think it is a highlight for me as well! Even though I am extremely tired the next day, that night has given me so many memories!
The night is filled with games, food, and lots of laughter but my favorite part is our time on the roof. Each year I take the kids up on the roof of the school just before the stars come out. We have a time of worship, a time of prayer, a time of remembering the year (good and bad and silly)...it's a time that brings us closer together. Every year, that is always my favorite part.
This night is a night where my students get to just be kids. All of them don't come from homes where they get to just be a kid for a whole night. They don't have to clean or do chores...their only responsibility is to have fun and they are good at it! I fall in love with them even more during the course of this night because their true selves come out and some of them are just down right funny! They don't complain about anything! This time we had some major issues with the TV...tried two and neither worked. They didn't complain at all!
My students amaze me during this night! They SHARE everything, HELP everyone, and LAUGH with their whole body! I love watching them be KIDS!
I think it is a highlight for me as well! Even though I am extremely tired the next day, that night has given me so many memories!
The night is filled with games, food, and lots of laughter but my favorite part is our time on the roof. Each year I take the kids up on the roof of the school just before the stars come out. We have a time of worship, a time of prayer, a time of remembering the year (good and bad and silly)...it's a time that brings us closer together. Every year, that is always my favorite part.
This night is a night where my students get to just be kids. All of them don't come from homes where they get to just be a kid for a whole night. They don't have to clean or do chores...their only responsibility is to have fun and they are good at it! I fall in love with them even more during the course of this night because their true selves come out and some of them are just down right funny! They don't complain about anything! This time we had some major issues with the TV...tried two and neither worked. They didn't complain at all!
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