A Whole New World!

As of August 3rd I have 14 new children! They are students from many different nations, organizations and backgrounds. The one characteristic they all have in common is that they are missionaries to the Philippines. They are a bright, energetic group with tons of personality! I have already been really enjoying getting to know them. (of course!)

The hardest part of teaching 3rd grade so far has been caused by me. The fact is, I have taught kindergarten the past two years, so I am used to kindergarteners! It has been very growing and stretching to give more freedom and independance already to these kids. They don't need me to tie their shoes, or help them with everything we do. The fact is that they are midway through elementary school, and my job is to prepare them for upper elementary school and all the hard work that goes along with that. (thankfully, they still give hugs!)















Our opening flag ceremony was very moving. The entire school attended as the 5th grade paraded the flags of the nations from where the kids in the school are from. From South Africa, with one student to South Korea, with 142, to the USA with over 300, each was honored. Amazing how God is working in the Philippines!



















I couldn't resist showing you our precious Scruffy! He is now six pounds and almost 5 months old!