Beginning of Week 2

The children were very busy today and the morning went by so quickly! We had 2 more children today - Veronica and Juan. It looks like we've lost Nataly. Her mother is Catholic and really doesn't care for anyone else who isn't, so I'm thinking that's probably why we haven't any more of Nataly. That brings the count to 14 for now. :)

We are really having a good time with the children. There were only a few tears this morning. Some of the children had to readjust a little after the short break. They are learning quite a bit! They love to practice their English phrases. They really make me laugh with their eagerness sometimes. Everyone is really getting into it. Some of the children that weren't talking before are talking now. Jocelyn came by herself today, but she is too shy to say anything. Kember will talk to us, but when it comes to speaking English or saying the Bible verses, he will sometimes say them by himself to Glenda. He has decided she is his buddy. : ) The children are pretty good about saying their Bible verses. They absolutely love to sing! They are really getting into the hand motions and will break out in song in the middle of their crafts. Melvin is quite the student. He doesn't like to play because "a lot of water comes out here" and he points to his forehead. I guess he doesn't like the heat. He sure loves to practice his English and his Bible verses though.

We still have quite a bit of fun with the play doh. The children love to make play doh pupusas and it is my job to "eat" them all. They also like to sell their play doh pupusas and sweet breads. They are very good at selling! One of the children was selling them at "dos por un quarter" (2 for a quarter). I guess they are used to hearing the street vendors. :)

I have all kinds of ideas for future projects now. I am discovering that there is a lot of need for computer classes here. No one really knows how to use them and it would help them develop themselves and their jobs better. Their is a lot of interest for the moment, so it might be something that I can help them with in the future. Nilson came over today to use my computer to email his friends. I had to show him how the email worked and he keeps marveling at how fast I type. It takes him quite a while and he only uses 2 fingers. :) Just a few simple classes would be beneficial for a lot of them I think.

I am really getting excited about all the opportunities there are here and I don't think I'll be anywhere close to ready to come home in November. I am enjoying the children, the rest of the people, and this country very much! There is so much to be done here and these people are wonderful!

Thank you all for your prayers and support! I need them! Please continue praying for this project. Pray for my helpers and me to have patience with the children and to be able to love them in the way that Christ loves us. Pray that the children continure learning and enjoying themselves. I am so thankful for how well things are going so far. Please pray for wisdom for me in the development of this project - "I can do all things for Christ who strengthens me " Phil. 4:13.

Good night!

From left to right, Brayan, Melvin, and Fabian playing with legos and blocks.

Melvin showing me that he has almost finished his snack. :)

We had a bat visit us our classroom this morning for a little bit.