Being here has not been a cake walk but it has definitely been the experience of a life time. It has made me question who I am in Him, it has made me question my ability as a teacher and it has made me question about the future but throughout it all, I know that He knows who I am and He holds my future in his hands.
Right now we are six days away from Christmas. I don't know how it came upon me so quickly but it's here. These times are a little weird being away from home. I miss the Christmas traditions of making White Death and Christmas cookies or watching Miracle on 34th street with my sister. I am definitely going to miss the time with my family and friends but I am excited to share what Christmas means to me here.
This country celebrates Christmas in full force but I know many people don't celebrate it for the reasons I do. What an awesome time to share the real reason for the season!
As a little side note...Saturdays are hard. Carolyn and I both work until 10:30 on Friday night and we have to wake up early to teach class at 7:30. My morning classes are chatty but I was so stoked about my first class this morning. I wanted to play a game with them where the students hide something in the room while one student is outside. When the student comes in they have to ask questions using prepositions, "Is it in the bag?" I think today was there first lesson in prepositions EVER but guess what....they were awesome at it! They were so excited about it which made me excited because now I have a game to play whenever I need to fill up a few minutes!
My first Saturday class. (the ones I played the game with)From the back to the front is Henry, Kevin and Yang)
Sue, Lina, Sarah, Ruby, LiLi and Lisa
Jimmy is cute but oh is he a talker and not a talker in English!
Vivian
Your schedule hurts my eyes. 10:30pm followed by 7:30am?! Ouch!
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, your kids are adorable.
That game sounds like lots of fun! What a creative teacher you are. We have missed you over these months but are excited for all the wonderful experiences you are having and will continue to have. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThe kids are so cute! They are blessed to have you as a teacher and you are blessed to have them to teach. Keep positive, no one ever said that teaching is easy. You are very creative and I am sure you make learning fun! We miss you so much but we want you to enjoy every moment of your time left because before you know it you will be home! Love to you at Christmas time and know that we adore you and miss you! Mom
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