Just a quick update and prayer request for
more creativity and a renewed passion to teach.
I can see the stars and it is beautiful. I have been here for seven months and this is the first time that I have taken the time to just sit outside and look at God’s creation. There is the sound of frogs and, yes, mosquitoes are buzzing, but it is cooler outside with a slight breeze and it is good to just sit and look up at the sky, with the stars sparkling.
Thank you for all of your suggestions.
I have been using music and beats to help the kids learn grammar, and, yes, it works!
It is fun to see the kids sing the beat in their heads as they try to figure out the answers (object pronouns, he/him) during their tests!
I have been using music and beats to help the kids learn grammar, and, yes, it works!
It is fun to see the kids sing the beat in their heads as they try to figure out the answers (object pronouns, he/him) during their tests!
As I mentioned in the other update, I had
gone to a couple of kickboxing classes.
Yes, for those who know how ‘athletic’ I am, you can close your mouth in astonishment at my news and you can get off the floor from laughing so hard.
I have been practicing the few moves I have learnt during the week much to the amusement of my students here. They are now imitating me and laughing and saying do not mess with “Bopha”, (yes, alas I have another nickname from the students and even though it means butterfly/beauty, there is another meaning (which I am in the process of investigating), which makes the students laugh and nod their heads at me. I ignore them!).
Yes, for those who know how ‘athletic’ I am, you can close your mouth in astonishment at my news and you can get off the floor from laughing so hard.
I have been practicing the few moves I have learnt during the week much to the amusement of my students here. They are now imitating me and laughing and saying do not mess with “Bopha”, (yes, alas I have another nickname from the students and even though it means butterfly/beauty, there is another meaning (which I am in the process of investigating), which makes the students laugh and nod their heads at me. I ignore them!).
But He has given me some mental pictures during my practice. I picture fighting in the heavenlies against apathy and negative attitudes as I kick and punch; and that is just for me!
It is my time with Jesus as I work out with Him. He gives me mental pictures of what I should be praying against for that day!
Unfortunately my instructor has left so I
am now waiting for the new one!
Thank you all for your prayers.
Please continue to pray that I would
persevere in learning Khmer.
My heart’s desire is to pray in Khmer, not only for my students but for the house moms and grannies as well.
My heart’s desire is to pray in Khmer, not only for my students but for the house moms and grannies as well.
Pray that I would persist in setting aside
time to be with Him.
Thank you.
Please forgive me for taking so long to write to you. I’ve been very busy in preparing lessons, as well as the internet has been sporadic.
Please forgive me for taking so long to write to you. I’ve been very busy in preparing lessons, as well as the internet has been sporadic.
Love you all.
Still Dancing with Him,
Love, Sister Vidya
