Thank you everyone for all the comments! Good catch on my misspell Kevin! I wouldn't have expected you to be my editor, but kudos to you! It has been longer than a week and this post will have to be shorter. For all you faithful prayer warriors, thank you for your prayers and your patience. I have most of the e-mail addresses I think, so all I need to do now is write my letter. Here are a few quick updates that you can comment on:
-Friday- The new staff, plus Jason, were all very busy getting settled in our places and accepting new students, so we did not go to Lake Titicaca, so John and I went to the school for awhile to work on some things. I put a picture on of the view of the mountains from the school. Imagine that all the way around. I will see if I can put a couple little videos on so you can get a view of my classroom, the school, and the mountainous panorama.
-Saturday- Josh, the other guest in the Castillones home, made a shish-kabob barbecue for the whole Castillones family and I. I was stuffed. We also had the whole staff together for the first time for dinner at Jason and Sara's. We played a few outrageous icebreaker games. One of them was psychologist.
-Sunday- Josh left to head back to Boston and I schooled John, campus pastor and high school Bible teacher, in the two player version of Settlers of Catan (I am undefeated in Bolivia)
-Monday-American Barbecue to celebrate Dia de Bolivia (I played ultimate frisbee, my lungs were on fire after the first score, and continued to stay that way the rest of the night)
-Tuesday-Teacher's Meetings and Setting up the classroom began (I got in my desks for my 16 students and have a mental picture of how my classroom will look)
-Today- More planning and setting up. I am beginning to feel very anxious for my class. I am not feeling as prepared as I want and Friday is Open House. I need the room ready by then. So, for all you prayer warriors waiting anxiously to hear about prayer requests that are reading this blog. Here's my number 1: Pray that I would fully believe and claim the promise in Philippians 4: 6,7. Some of you have that memorized and the rest of you, look it up. :) Thanks again for your prayers. I promise to type up my letter as soon as I have some breathing room, probably this coming weekend.
Blessings to you all back home!
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9 comments:
Ha ha... planning is so much of a teacher's life! You'll be a pro at it in no time. The first year is the hardest. So, you just have to put in your time and then it gets easier. Promise!
Blessings,
Tara
I believe Tara's comment. This first year will be tough but you will persevere. God will strengthen you, help you and uphold you with His righteous right hand. I'm praying Isiah 41:10 for you already I'll add the Be anxious for nothing verses. I know them by memory as Moms tend to worry a bit. Tara promises it will be easier and God promises to see you through - Trust those promises. I love you - Thanks for the update and picture.
Psst.... Tom-
You've only played one game of Settlers down there. Don't let your head get to big. No one will want to play with you then. Allie say she can't wait to see pictures of your classroom and more of Bolivia. p.s. if you weren't out playing games all the time, you could update your blog more often. Love ya and miss ya buddy
hey tom,
Hope today went well for you and the rest of the teachers. keep hanging in there :) Here's my spanish sentence...Quiero tu beber mucho agua. Not to shabby huh?
Love ya,
Stacy
I prayed for you to have a productive Sat. afternoon and I hope you feel more prepared for your big day tomorrow. I also put in a pray request for you at church this morning so that additional prayer support could help you get throught your first week. I know you will do well and with more practice and experience you will do even better.
Love, Dad
I can't wait to see pictures of your classroom and your students. The first few weeks are chaotic as you try to get everything planned and prepared for the students, but I know you will do a marvelous job. God's hand is right there every step of the way. And as far as that scenic view from your classroom... that may be distraction for your students and yourself. I hope you use it as a reminder of all that God is capable of.
Julie
Hi Thomas,
So good to hear the excitement in your blog. This is going to be an amazing year, I just know it. God has prepared you for this and He alone will see you through it. We are going to grandpa and grandma's this weekend and will try to get mom to send you a message on Deland's laptop. She was glad to be able to have that opportunity. Now it is up to us to remember. You're in our prayers. Love you, Gloria
Hi Tom!
I am happy to see that you are keeping busy down there. It seems as if you are having a good time. Thanks for your posts.
Jessica
Hey Tom! Hope your week of planning went well - are things off to a good start in your classroom?? You are such a great teacher; just take it one step at a time and trust God to keep it from being too overwhelming. Your view is beautiful - I am jealous as the view from my classroom is a bus lane with 1 tree in the middle. haha =) Hope you are having a GREAT time!!
Laura
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