So, as you have already seen, today was an extra long day. We got to the school at 8:00 a.m. in order to do a devotional lesson with two of the classes at 8:30. Vickie did the actual lesson and Cynthia and I led some songs after she was done. The lesson was on the story of three trees who all had dreams of what they wanted to become. One wanted to be a treasure chest so it could hold something of great value, which eventually became the manger that held baby Jesus. Another wanted to become a huge ship so he could see the whole world and learn a lot of things, which actually became the small fishing boat that held Jesus as he was talking to the large crowd. The third one wanted to grow tall and simply point to his creator, that one became the cross that Christ was nailed to. It was a great lesson that the kids really responded to. I teared up quite a few times :)
Our next few classes were PE. Today we taught them how to play Red Rover. They caught on pretty quickly and had a lot of fun with it! But after a few games it gets old, so we played a few of their games. Today I learned a new hand game and a foot game...I'll try to remember them so I can show you when I get home :).
Next we had another devotional, only this time all of the upper primary (which is grades 4-8). Again Vickie did the lesson and then we did all the songs that we had taught them throughout the week. It was a great time of worship! At one point the chaplain had the kids take a few minutes to pray by themselves. They were all kind of whispering their prayers out loud, so at one point it was like this quite mumbling throughout the hall. Probably one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard! That got over at 2:50, so instead of teaching another lesson, which we were planning on doing at 2:30, we just left so we could get to our next location.
Our next spot was at the Karen Church. We were asked when we were there last week at the worship practice, to stop by sometime during the week for an hour "class" on guitar and piano. So we got there for this "class" and had two "pupils" :). I'm kind of glad it wasn't more, cause this way we could do more one on one. All I really did was teach him some basic chords (or the only chords I know:)..ha...just kidding), and then we would play through a song a few times. We haven't gotten to strumming yet because he's still trying to smoothly change chords in the middle of a song. All in all, it was ok...I'm not really that awesome at guitar anyway, and I'd never taught it before so somethings that I just automatically do, he had to ask me about. But it was good.
Tonight we are having a sleep over with three little girls from the Karen church! We're having pizza, popcorn, and watching only my favorite cartoon...DESPICABLE ME!!! While we were waiting for Vickie I was showing them some of my pictures of Lilly, Owen, Stella, and the rest of the fam, and they just ate it up! They kept repeating the names so they would remember, and saying about the kiddos "oh they look like little dolls!" It was so precious!
So now it is time for sleep...finally! Tomorrow is just a chillax day for me, so I'm planning on doing laundry and watching movies...love it!
I love you all so much! Thank you for all of your support in prayer throughout this crazy adventure!
That defintely was a long day. A lot going on. I hope you felt physically recovered for it. I had an adventure this weekend too. I went to Molly's to do quilting. Can't wait to show you when you get home. We are never too old to learn new things. Hope you find a great restful weekend. Enjoy your time with God's people in Church. I look forward to the challenges you will face next week and the opportunity to pray with you through them. Love you tons!!!!! MOM & DAD too.
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