Our reading sessions are going well. We usually start out with just simple conversation, I ask how their day is going and we talk about Rwandan or American culture or customs. Then, it's on to the lesson. With some readers, we can do two or even three lessons in each session depending on their level of English and their understanding of the Bible. A couple of times, we haven't even opened the workbook, but instead have just talked about the Bible and God.
From Jean-Boscoe (a 50-year old father of 8 who lost several family members in the Genocide), to Francine (whose husband works for the Belgian embassy) to David (an orphan who had to dropout of secondary school because it was too expensive), to Eric (a computer-technology student who amazes me with his questions), each of my eleven readers has such a distinct story.
I'm so blessed to be here these two weeks. For me, my heart for these people is pregnancy. Here's a picture of me with Francine.
-Katie
7 comments:
I love that!! You better be careful about throwing around the term "pregnancy" though - you might start some rumors. :) Such treasured relationships you are building with your readers - I can tell that they have each touched your heart. And, I have no doubt that you have touched their hearts also.
...by far... the best story thus far!!!!
Well, it just so happens that my pregnancy is intelligent. So booyah.
I'm guessing, and don't take offense to my intelligence, that he meant to say,
"My intelligence is pork sausage."
I could be wrong, but I don't think I am.
Still praying for you. :)
I love hearing of your adventures... Your readers are so lucky to have you!
Jean-Boscoe must be amazing...8 children (he certainly knows what pregnancy is all about) and to have lost family members so horribly. Can't wait to see your pictures and hear more of the events there. The lives you have touched are touching us, too. Prayers today for continued learning and a "ready recollection" of your French :):) Mom
That's great! It sounds like an adventure and that you are doing good work.
Scott
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