Day 7
Today Started with another drizzly day but still great. Having time to visit together before we head out is an encouraging time.
What a blessing each team member is.
We Have continued to increase in attendance each day with a total of
47 today. They don't let a little rain and cool stop them up here.
In my (Carolyns) Kindergarten class their are several challenged students that can be extremely Challenging but God sent a much needed Miracle. Two brothers just moved here this week. One with Autism and the other some social issues. Yesterday was extremely trying, exhausting and emotional. Having worked with Special Needs and having an autistic Granddaughter my heart was breaking for the boys and their parents. Plus physically tired from trying to engage and corral them. As I'm trying to get one of the boys to cooperate but not having much success his mother walked in to pick him up and was so embarrassed he was in the middle of his difficult actions. She kept apologizing over and over. We reassured her not to be sorry that this is what we are here for. By the end my emotions just needed a time to cry and pray.
Cheryl, Phil and I were asked to eat lunch with a couple of church members. While we were sitting there, in came the boys and their family. When seeing me they were over filled with excitement and hugs. Like they had never been upset or difficult. Nothing remaining of their frustration. All smiles and excitement. Oh, how my heart and Spirit needed that. How amazing it is to serve a God who knows your heart and your needs then orchestras the exact thing to encourage you. The parents were over filled with appreciation. It totally made not only my day but my whole trip. God sent us a break through. Today we had a special bond and the day went amazing. When telling their Mother how great they did today her words rang out in tears..."You don't know how happy it makes my heart to hear this ...Thank you so much." I certainly forever will keep these boys and their family in my prayers. We came to be a Blessing but I received the blessing.
We have continued to raise money for the Alaska Disaster Relifef. Each 100 dollars raised fills a bucket of items to help those in disaster areas. We have raised enough for 6 buckets so far.
Phil has used his time here to help do many repairs on the church. Spotting issues that need to be addressed with the building.
Trouble shooting and repairing the heating system in 2 classrooms. A couple of smaller issues. Helping to repair a snow damaged fence of one of their widows. They have picked his brain on many things they needed help repairing in the future. He is certainly in his element doing this.
The people here have certainly treated us all so lovingly. It makes you feel like you've been here forever.
After VBS we came back to cook Breakfast for lunch and spend some time together before Family night tonight. We can't wait to see all the kiddos singing their songs and reciting their memory verses.
Afterwards we plan to take a drive to hopefully locate some of the local bears. The beauty of this land is breathtaking.
To wrap it up I can say we have all worked extremely hard to make this a VBS they will never forget. We know we won't.
Thank you for all your Prayers and support.
See you soon.
What a blessing each team member is.
We Have continued to increase in attendance each day with a total of
47 today. They don't let a little rain and cool stop them up here.
In my (Carolyns) Kindergarten class their are several challenged students that can be extremely Challenging but God sent a much needed Miracle. Two brothers just moved here this week. One with Autism and the other some social issues. Yesterday was extremely trying, exhausting and emotional. Having worked with Special Needs and having an autistic Granddaughter my heart was breaking for the boys and their parents. Plus physically tired from trying to engage and corral them. As I'm trying to get one of the boys to cooperate but not having much success his mother walked in to pick him up and was so embarrassed he was in the middle of his difficult actions. She kept apologizing over and over. We reassured her not to be sorry that this is what we are here for. By the end my emotions just needed a time to cry and pray.
Cheryl, Phil and I were asked to eat lunch with a couple of church members. While we were sitting there, in came the boys and their family. When seeing me they were over filled with excitement and hugs. Like they had never been upset or difficult. Nothing remaining of their frustration. All smiles and excitement. Oh, how my heart and Spirit needed that. How amazing it is to serve a God who knows your heart and your needs then orchestras the exact thing to encourage you. The parents were over filled with appreciation. It totally made not only my day but my whole trip. God sent us a break through. Today we had a special bond and the day went amazing. When telling their Mother how great they did today her words rang out in tears..."You don't know how happy it makes my heart to hear this ...Thank you so much." I certainly forever will keep these boys and their family in my prayers. We came to be a Blessing but I received the blessing.
We have continued to raise money for the Alaska Disaster Relifef. Each 100 dollars raised fills a bucket of items to help those in disaster areas. We have raised enough for 6 buckets so far.
Phil has used his time here to help do many repairs on the church. Spotting issues that need to be addressed with the building.
Trouble shooting and repairing the heating system in 2 classrooms. A couple of smaller issues. Helping to repair a snow damaged fence of one of their widows. They have picked his brain on many things they needed help repairing in the future. He is certainly in his element doing this.
The people here have certainly treated us all so lovingly. It makes you feel like you've been here forever.
After VBS we came back to cook Breakfast for lunch and spend some time together before Family night tonight. We can't wait to see all the kiddos singing their songs and reciting their memory verses.
Afterwards we plan to take a drive to hopefully locate some of the local bears. The beauty of this land is breathtaking.
To wrap it up I can say we have all worked extremely hard to make this a VBS they will never forget. We know we won't.
Thank you for all your Prayers and support.
See you soon.
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Prayers continue for seeds to grow that were planted during the week.