Teacher Sarah

If you asked me a few years... maybe even months ago, if I'd ever be a teacher, I would tell you no! Children kind of scare me and standing infront of them teaching a new language is not my idea of exciting! However, as shared previously, I somehow obtained the job of teaching English in the elmentary school at my church.

I'm happy to report: so far so good! The first day the principal of the school, and a friend of mine, helped by teaching the class as I observed. Day two went even better. She will slowly give me the class, little by little. Which this idea very much calms my nerves!

First the kids wouldn't speak English to me - probably because they didn't know or trust me. However, it seems to get a little better every time I see the children!

PLEASE continue praying. I'm not naturally talented in 'teaching' so for me this is a way God can show up and show of His true glory through me!

Also, next weekend (February 2nd) I will be climbing a beautiful (yet active) volcano - Pacaya. I'm really excited as a secret passion of mine is volcanoes. However, some training must be done on these legs before I master the majestic Pacaya... wish me luck...

... Since November...

Ok, so the last month and a half has been a little crazy... here's the scoop:

First, right after Thanksgiving, we begun preparing for several Christmas Parties. The first was for "Jesus Loves You," the feeding program I help with once a week. As noted in my newsletter (If you're not subscribed to it, please email to be added), everything went quite well. The kids were blessed with new shoes, a new outfit and some toys. We had piñatas y food from their favorite fast food restaurant.

Second, we had the Christmas Party at El Oasis. That was a lot of fun. The picture attached is of me giving instruction on the games we played. For those of you who've attended many-a Life Church baby showers you would know the games well!

And, the day after the El Oasis Christmas Party, I came home for Christmas. I was absolutely blessed, mostly by a small group at Life Church. My special thanks goes out to South Fort Myers Life Group for allowing me to be home with family for the holidays. We happened to have company in town from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They came one day after me.

And, as for Christmas, we did the tradition of getting up in the morning, opening stockings, presents, eating, playing, eating and playing some more!

Throughout the week I was home I went on an airboat in the Everglades for the first time (Yes, I claim to be a Florida resident & have never done this). It was great! We also got a boat and played out in the Gulf of Mexico for a day. That was sooo much fun - but rendered me useless the next 4 or 5 days, as my muscles were not used to doing so much (back to the gym for me, I guess)!

I left Florida with a tan, great memories and blessings! And as for January and the upcoming months - a lot is going on - so keep checking back to see pictures & hear stories!

God bless!

~S~