We’re not in it alone
We just said goodbye to two teams from Calgary, Canada and Lebanon, Oregon. While I am so tired I could just sit and cry it was so great to have them here and I am so sad to see them go. There is an edge and energy that the groups bring with them that is contagious and I miss it when they are gone.
Of special interest was a team of teachers who came and helped me with two weeks of teacher training. It was wonderful to have other voices, ideas, and perspectives. Because of our instant bond, educator to educator, the chasm between country, language and economic standing felt smaller than normal. The team was spectacular, coming as not only teachers but as learners; I know that all parties benefited.
The youth team from Lebanon helped by painting the inside of the school. They were so fast and did a great job. They also ran a Vacation Bible School and helped with outreaches in the evenings. I was told that many heard and received the gospel. It’s exciting to see God use teams in such a significant way.
Prayer Request
I am anxious. I know I shouldn’t be but the thought of starting school this Week has me in knots. There is so much to do and only so many hours in the day. I keep giving myself little sermons: “Cast all you cares upon me,” “If you have more to do than you are able to complete in 24 hours you are trying to do more than God is asking you to,” “even IF you got your ‘to-do’ list completed, it wouldn’t be enough…It’s not about you anyway,” “don’t just be about the master’s work, be about the master…ABIDE in Him.”
Perhaps my lack of peace is actually lack of faith or perhaps it’s wisdom shaking my overachieving drive. Either way I could use your prayers as I get ready to juggle two schools in two different communities with a new baby at home.
Elijah, by the way, is doing great and growing every day. I think he may end up with Vidal’s straight hair because like Helina and Isaac he lost his hair at about five months and instead of now coming in curly it’s filling in again straight. I guess that’s lucky for him as in the DR they call that “good hair” and work hard to straighten their beautiful curls.
Women’s Health Update
We have three staff members with little ones at home and two others pregnant so I recently purchased a breast pump and extra attachments so that women can continue to breastfeed as they return to work, a gift they never imagined possible.
Cloth diapers are now in production. I am still waiting on my sewing machine to arrive but with the help of a local friend we are getting some made for those who have recently delivered while others wait to make their own when the machine arrives. It’s such a simple way to make a significant difference by freeing up finances to purchase food and other necessities.
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