Where were they coming from??
I watched them pour out of the tiny classrooms like ants. Out of each itty-bitty space came the rushing wave of about one hundred children. (Did you get that? One hundred children per classroom...insanity.)
They gather together and the "program" starts. There are prayers, singing, and a collection is taken; then it's Andrew's turn.
It's kind of hard to teach in the wide open outdoors to 800 kids with no microphone. As Andrew talks, I notice that the children on the ends of the semi-circle continue to move closer and closer to where we are sitting...they are so intrigued by Anaiah and Evan. I continue to remind myself that even though not all of them can hear Andrew's teaching, just our example to them is worth a lot. They watch EVERY single move we make with our children. (No pressure, right?!)
Andrew teaches about the Good Samaritan, then as the time comes for the children to resume school activities, it seems as though the walls are closing in on us....I keep an eye out for Anaiah, as her white skin soon disappears. Frank rescues her, although she did not seem as overwhelmed as I would have been.
After sharing in some snacks and fellowship, our goodbyes are said. We head out for the day with two very tired children, assuring everyone that we WILL come back to visit soon. We feel blessed and pray that they feel that way too.
4 comments:
There are new adventures around every corner, isn't there? Thanks for sharing - it's great to envision one of your days out as a family.
Tons of love & prayers!
do my eyes deceive me?? did you actually update your blog?!?! i am glad you wrote about this- it was great to hear a story to go with the pictures i have seen! love you all- i am praying always!
I love seeing Anaiah interact so well with others. She is the friendly sister Ha Ha
That is impressive. Praying for you all. I hope you all are doing well. We need to meet your kids.
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