So my first English grammar class was on Wednesday... I usually invite a bunch of Americans to English class, but I guess I was kind of nervous about teaching myself so I didn't invite anyone. A lot of good that did me... There was one American per Haitian there. It worked out amazing, though. They got to do a bunch of group work and everyone really seemed to like it, so it went well! Yay!
Today, I had a nice little surprise... I found out I was teaching grammar to the beginning class today at 4. I found out at 4:15. Ha! Let's just say I did a little bit of improvising. I think it was good, though. I've b een having a great time teaching the classes.
So, I thought that five books would be enough for the summer, but I'm already halfway through my second one, and I started with the longest ones. Go figure. Currently I'm reading Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, and it's amazing. (Mommy, I know you HATED the beginning. I did, too. But it definitely gets better.) Anyway, it's basically the story of the man in the Bible who marries a prostitute and loves her unconditionally even though she continuously leaves him for her old life. I haven't been able to stop thinking about how much God's love is like that. As I started to read the book, I thought, "What is she doing?!" But then I kept going and she started to seem more and more like me. Screw up screw up screw up, and yet God still chases after me.
Love recklessly, guys! Like God loves us. :)
Prie:
Well, the skies have opened up over Haiti, which means two things:
1) I have to sleep inside the dorm. Ptth.
2) The groups leaving on the bus tomorrow for Port-au-Prince have a looooong day ahead of them. Please pray that their trip home is safe!
Loue:
Christi and John are officially moving into the House of Moses this weekend! Yay! They are so excited about it!
Creole Lesson:
Mwen te konnen ou anvan menm mwen te ba ou lavi nan vant manman ou. -Jeremi 1:5a
I knew ou before I gave you life in your mother's womb. -Jeremiah 1:5a
So, I'm kind of working on starting a new ministry-ish type thing. We have a birthing center on campus, and I thought it would be fun to throw baby showers for the moms! I spent all morning making decorations and gift bags and such. Each mom will get a picture of themselves with their baby and a foam frame to put it in and decorate with stickers. The above verse will be written on the back. We haven't thrown a shower yet, but I'll let you know when! I'm super excited! :)
Love you all,
Melissa
PS I would love some emails... What's going on in the States?
Redeeming Love is one of the few books I read then bought multiple copies. I keep loaning them out and don't get them back. But I don't care. I love that book. What's going on here? I've seen Max and Mads each time I'm at camp - that's about 2 days a week - but they've only been home once since camp started. I really miss them. Max has EC and Mads has Middle School this week. John and I attended middle school worship on Wednesday night and got to hear Mads sing. It was beautiful, of course. At the beginning of camp I think Mads was terrified because she didn't know what to expect, but now she loves it. Dillon continues to go to church with us even though Mads is not here. I think that is good, don't you? I miss ALL Y'ALL.
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Ummm you're pretty amazing :) No surprise here that your teaching and improvisational skills are fantastic. I am a little concerned about your book dilemma though...what are you going to do if you run out of reading material?!?! I'm getting pretty close to finishing the Secret Garden. I think I might finish it this weekend actually. Of course I can just see what else is on my Kindle ;) Let us know if we need to send reinforcements!!!
ReplyDeleteMiss Mona... It's only "all y'all" if it's five or more people. Don't go messing with the rules on me. I'm trying to learn them still!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Nikita! And I LOVE the Secret Garden! Tell me what you think. If I run out, they have a bookshelf here... I'd like to read When Helping Hurts. Mountains Beyond Mountains will be slower because it's nonfiction. We'll see what happens. ;)
Miss you little one! Papa
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