some highlights

Here are some of the highlights of this past week:

For those concerned dads out there... let me explain about my friend Jarrod, who randomly showed up in my blog a few days ago. ;) He is a friend from high school, and traveled to Ceiba during his spring break in order to complete his ESL practicum for Covenant College.
He spent the majority of his time here teaching at Brassavola Bilingual school. I was impressed with his flexibility - that he was able to walk into the school and be ready for the administration to give him classes anywhere between 6-10th grade (in English, Math, Science, or Bible) for him to teach. He did a fabulous job, the kids all love him (he has the notes to prove it!) and the school is definitely ready to hire him.

Outside of Bible classes, I have been working with a small group of 2nd graders on a short play that they will perform at the end of the school year. The kids constantly crack me up as I demonstrate putting emotion into the words they read, and then they do the EXACT same thing for every line for the rest of the play. They are so fun - and I'm definitely enjoying working with the kids in a new way.

On Thursday morning we had the opportunity to judge the Brassavola Science Fair. Jarrod and I were judges (along with another woman) for the 6th grade classes. We had presentation after presentation for 6 hours straight - but the kids all did a great job! I was glad that Jarrod would work with them the next day so that he could give them constructive criticism on their projects so they would know why they got the scores they did and how to improve for next time.

We also went out to the orphanage, Ninos de la Luz, where we sang songs together during the kids devotional time and then had time to play with the kids. They always appreciate extra love and attention.
Jarrod and Michael had fun playing futbol and basketball together - and I know that Michael hopes to see Jarrod again someday. ;)

Oscar gave me my first "latino beso de un Hondureno". Que rico!

Time has flown by, but the days have been so full with teaching, loving on kids, enjoying friendships, "breaking bread" together with other missionaries, playing games, and enjoying the beauty of Honduras.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Psalm 19:1