Answered Prayer

Sometimes when we pray God says, "yes"
Sometimes when we pray God says, "wait"
And sometimes God says, "no," but it's only because He loves us
But God always answers our prayers
- A song we sing in the preschool classroom :)

Looking back over my various prayer requests, I am blown away to see they way God has really answered them.

Before the last outreach, I asked for your prayers that I would not fall into the rut of routine and that I could continue to find newness in everyday.  It was a wonderful outreach and this truly seemed to happen.  The things that were old had new life to them and somehow I ended up on a number of new adventures.  For example, we were in town buying some groceries when suddenly our car was needed to pick up a group of students.  Since there would not be enough room in the car for all of us, I hung out at the ice cream shop in hopes that they would someday return.  I really enjoyed having my own little solo adventure and having the chance to slow down and people-watch for a little bit.  Another day, a teacher at SI's preschool in Los Higos was sick, so based on my experience there last fall, I was elected to go fill in for the day.  It was a ton of fun to get back to Los Higos and see a bunch of people, have lunch with my Mamá again, and to try something different.  It seemed like these sorts of things were happening all outreach.

I also asked for you all to pray for Génesis, a new student in my classroom who was having a difficult time adjusting.  She is doing so well now!  She no longer cries throughout the day and is participating more and more in class.  What a darling Génesis is and it is cool to see her gain increasing mobility with a walker.  As she gets older and gains a little more balance and coordination, she will likely be able to walk without assistance.

In case I hadn't mentioned it, Angie, the lead teacher in my classroom, did in fact get her visa and is in Utah now for an English immersion program.  Lordis and I have taken charge of the class and have learned well how to work together and keep track of all our little munchkins.  In addition to Angie making it to the States, all of our teams have made it back and forth from the DR with no major issues.

Praise God for all of the amazing things He has done and for answering so many prayers.  God has been so good throughout the first three outreaches and I know He will continue to be faithful through the last three.  Please continue praying with me as I am considering coming on full-time staff with Students International and waiting for God's response.

"Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart" - Psalm 86:11