The kids had WAY too much sugar today. There were a few birthdays at day camp today so we had a lot of sweets. I'm so thankful it is Friday. I am totally looking forward to the long weekend.
This coming week is Family camp for my church up at Hartstone in Potter Valley, CA. I have so many great memories there. Last year Julie and I drove up for a day and we had so much fun. I'm hoping that we can go up again this year for a day. I have great memories of being completely dirty, staying up late with my friends, sleeping under the stars, playing card games, learning to drive a stick-shift (that didn't go well), swinging on swings and so many more things. I love that place! A lot of people don't like it, but it will always be family camp to me.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
a little disappointed
I just found out today that I didn't make it into Majesty (the singing group at Masters College). I was very hopeful this year, but the Lord must have a different plan for me. Part of me is relieved, but I think more of me is sad. My parents are sweet. They think that Dr. Plew is off his rocker. :o)
Well the Lord knows. And I know that more doors will open for me to minister in Santa Clarita this coming year.
Well the Lord knows. And I know that more doors will open for me to minister in Santa Clarita this coming year.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Karly
Karly is a girl in my class. She is 6 years old and has so much energy. If you think of me, please pray that I will have patience with her. She is the loudest kindergartener I have ever met. I know that the Lord has her in my class for a reason.
I love working with day camp. The kids are so much fun, challenging, but fun. It is super hot here right now and we spend a lot of time outside. I am so happy to have a job that I love!
I love working with day camp. The kids are so much fun, challenging, but fun. It is super hot here right now and we spend a lot of time outside. I am so happy to have a job that I love!
Saturday, June 17, 2006
101 degrees
It has been really hot here in Santa Rosa. Yesterday it was 101 degrees. phew!
I worked all day at day camp and we were outside for a lot of it. It was very hot. And then I road my bike home. Lets just say I was a little tired. But I LOVE day camp. I am really having fun with the kids. We are all starting to get to know each other. The PreK and K are so cute too. Thier personalities are hilarious. There does tend to be a lot of tattling though and tears. But I like them a lot.
Today I went to a baby shower for my college pastor's wife. It was so nice. I am so excited that she is having another baby. Thier kids are SO cute and I know this new girl is going to be a doll.
Well stay cool!!
I worked all day at day camp and we were outside for a lot of it. It was very hot. And then I road my bike home. Lets just say I was a little tired. But I LOVE day camp. I am really having fun with the kids. We are all starting to get to know each other. The PreK and K are so cute too. Thier personalities are hilarious. There does tend to be a lot of tattling though and tears. But I like them a lot.
Today I went to a baby shower for my college pastor's wife. It was so nice. I am so excited that she is having another baby. Thier kids are SO cute and I know this new girl is going to be a doll.
Well stay cool!!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Sorry
Actually I'm not sorry. Last night after dinner my family played Sorry. What a good time of laughing. It was a long game too. And in the end the person who was losing won the game. :o) Such an unpredictable game.
I love it when my family plays games. It is so fun! I love my family so much.
Today was my first day of Day Camp. We went to toobtown. What a day. I am so tired. But it was a good day. Tomorrow will be totally different than today was. Lord will it will go well. I get to work with the little kids and I have some great ideas to make things fun for them. I really love working with kids. I am so excited that I can make money doing something I love to do.
I love it when my family plays games. It is so fun! I love my family so much.
Today was my first day of Day Camp. We went to toobtown. What a day. I am so tired. But it was a good day. Tomorrow will be totally different than today was. Lord will it will go well. I get to work with the little kids and I have some great ideas to make things fun for them. I really love working with kids. I am so excited that I can make money doing something I love to do.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
home
Well, I've been home for a few days now. It is nice to be here. I have started getting ready for my job that starts on Tuesday. I am really excited. I'll be working with PreK and K. It will be fun. If you think of me pray that the Lord will give me patience and wisdom as I work with them.
Here are some more pics from my trip!
(me reading to some kids at the children's home. The book is not upside-down just to let you know. It is two books in one)
(these are the girls we stayed with. We had such a blast with them, it was hard to leave)
More pictures to come :o)
Here are some more pics from my trip!
(me reading to some kids at the children's home. The book is not upside-down just to let you know. It is two books in one)
(these are the girls we stayed with. We had such a blast with them, it was hard to leave)
More pictures to come :o)
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Heading home tomorrow
Today was election day here so we stayed at home all day until church tonight. It was fun though. All of the teachers from the states came over and we had brunch. They are such a fun group of people. We laughed a lot and ate a ton of food.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. Everyone took a nap until church.
Tomorrow is our last day here. We are planning on going to school to play with the kids at recess and then finish packing. It will be sad to say goodbye.
Thanks for your prayers!
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. Everyone took a nap until church.
Tomorrow is our last day here. We are planning on going to school to play with the kids at recess and then finish packing. It will be sad to say goodbye.
Thanks for your prayers!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Day 17
My muscles are soo incredibly sore right now. We spent 4+ hours working at the new property that they school bought here in Lima. We dug holes, removed cactus, transfered chunks of cement and got really dirty. It was fun, but exhasting. I looked really tan by the time we were done, but the shower removed it. I'm such a white girl. :o)
We were able to relax tonight and watch a movie so that was fun. Tomorrow are the presidential elections here so we are not allowed to got to church. They are very strict about voting so there are no public gatherings allowed. So all of the teachers from the states are getting together for brunch. It will be a really fun time.
I'll be home soon! (I'm happy and sad)
We were able to relax tonight and watch a movie so that was fun. Tomorrow are the presidential elections here so we are not allowed to got to church. They are very strict about voting so there are no public gatherings allowed. So all of the teachers from the states are getting together for brunch. It will be a really fun time.
I'll be home soon! (I'm happy and sad)
Friday, June 02, 2006
Day 16
Praise the Lord!! Tonight a girl was saved and there were several other kids who were interested and talking to leaders! It was really exciting. This was at Alta Ruta, the junior high group. 2 of the interested kids were ones who I tutored after school. God is good. I am so thankful for their curiosity. They were the ones who sought out leaders to talk about salvation! The ministry there at Alta Ruta is a good one.
After school today the school had a staff meeting and they thanked us for coming and helping at their school. They told us that we were a blessing to them, but they were all such a blessing to me and the other 3 girls as well. After the meeting they had an afternoon of games, for the staff. So we got dragged into playing games. (If you know me you know that I am terrible at sports and pretty much hate them, but I played) Peruvians really like to play games together, usually outdoor games. We did a few relays and then played futbol. Yes I played futbol (soccer in the US) I was terrible at it, but it was fun. Although I did get kicked in the shin by one of the girls I have been staying with. I have a lump. But it was a fun afternoon.
This morning didn't go as well unfortunately. For some reason I was really testy and easily annoyed, but after lunch I was able to spend some time in the Word and in prayer and the Lord really worked on my heart.
I am sad that today was our last day at the school, but I have so many great memories and I am so thankful for the time I have spent here at La Molina Christian School.
Please be praying for the kids who were saved tonight. Also there is a little girl from the children's home who was rushed to the hospital last night and is still in intensive care. Evidently she took several pills (they think they were for epilepsy, but they are still trying to figure it out). They took her to the hospital and had her stomach pumped, and she should have been taken out of the Intensive care today, but she was having hallucinations so they wanted to keep her in there longer. She is such a sweet little girl. Please pray. I hear that she is having a great attitude, but it must be scaring being in a place you don't know.
Well, I'm totally worn out from playing futbol so goodnight!
After school today the school had a staff meeting and they thanked us for coming and helping at their school. They told us that we were a blessing to them, but they were all such a blessing to me and the other 3 girls as well. After the meeting they had an afternoon of games, for the staff. So we got dragged into playing games. (If you know me you know that I am terrible at sports and pretty much hate them, but I played) Peruvians really like to play games together, usually outdoor games. We did a few relays and then played futbol. Yes I played futbol (soccer in the US) I was terrible at it, but it was fun. Although I did get kicked in the shin by one of the girls I have been staying with. I have a lump. But it was a fun afternoon.
This morning didn't go as well unfortunately. For some reason I was really testy and easily annoyed, but after lunch I was able to spend some time in the Word and in prayer and the Lord really worked on my heart.
I am sad that today was our last day at the school, but I have so many great memories and I am so thankful for the time I have spent here at La Molina Christian School.
Please be praying for the kids who were saved tonight. Also there is a little girl from the children's home who was rushed to the hospital last night and is still in intensive care. Evidently she took several pills (they think they were for epilepsy, but they are still trying to figure it out). They took her to the hospital and had her stomach pumped, and she should have been taken out of the Intensive care today, but she was having hallucinations so they wanted to keep her in there longer. She is such a sweet little girl. Please pray. I hear that she is having a great attitude, but it must be scaring being in a place you don't know.
Well, I'm totally worn out from playing futbol so goodnight!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Day 15 so I'm told
Today things were a little different. Naomi taught the 5th graders about Eric Liddell. They were really quiet which was a change from when I taught them math, but thats ok. Then we did more of the same old things.
After lunch Kristi and I picked up 2 kindergardeners from classes and walked them home. They live at the children's home that is associated with Kids Alive. Kristi has gone there several times since we have been here, but this was my first time. I felt really out of place and didn't know what to do. It was a little hard at first, the kids we walked home took a nap and during that time I pretty much sat around and tried to talk to other kids. They spoke English for the most part, but wouldn't talk to me very much. I was feeling pretty discouraged. But the 2 kindergardeners woke up from thier naps and I played with them in the sand box. Then things went much better. They have a set up there where they have 'moms' for 5 or 6 kids. It was cute because the little girl I was playing with kept on talking about her mom and sister. And I later found out that the sister she was talking about wasn't really her sister, they just have the same 'mom'. I don't know if I am making sense or not. Sorry.
We had fun playing in the sand box and it was my birthday several times. They made me sand cakes and decorated them with sticks and little green berries from the trees. Then they sang happy birthday to me and had me blow out candles. So cute. (fact: Peru has at least 5 versions of "Happy Birthday")
We had dinner at the Pace's house. It was a really nice time with them. We really haven't been able to spend a lot of time with them, but we know that they are very busy so we understood. When Andy drove us to thier house he had just realized that it was the first time we had been there. But we were very thankful for the time we did get to spend with them. They are a really neat family.
It has been so great to minister here and I hate to think about leaving.
There have been several teachers who have mentioned specific students who need the Lord. Please pray for these children and their families who are not saved.
Thanks for your prayers and support.
--Jamie
After lunch Kristi and I picked up 2 kindergardeners from classes and walked them home. They live at the children's home that is associated with Kids Alive. Kristi has gone there several times since we have been here, but this was my first time. I felt really out of place and didn't know what to do. It was a little hard at first, the kids we walked home took a nap and during that time I pretty much sat around and tried to talk to other kids. They spoke English for the most part, but wouldn't talk to me very much. I was feeling pretty discouraged. But the 2 kindergardeners woke up from thier naps and I played with them in the sand box. Then things went much better. They have a set up there where they have 'moms' for 5 or 6 kids. It was cute because the little girl I was playing with kept on talking about her mom and sister. And I later found out that the sister she was talking about wasn't really her sister, they just have the same 'mom'. I don't know if I am making sense or not. Sorry.
We had fun playing in the sand box and it was my birthday several times. They made me sand cakes and decorated them with sticks and little green berries from the trees. Then they sang happy birthday to me and had me blow out candles. So cute. (fact: Peru has at least 5 versions of "Happy Birthday")
We had dinner at the Pace's house. It was a really nice time with them. We really haven't been able to spend a lot of time with them, but we know that they are very busy so we understood. When Andy drove us to thier house he had just realized that it was the first time we had been there. But we were very thankful for the time we did get to spend with them. They are a really neat family.
It has been so great to minister here and I hate to think about leaving.
There have been several teachers who have mentioned specific students who need the Lord. Please pray for these children and their families who are not saved.
Thanks for your prayers and support.
--Jamie
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