Special People

Life in the Philippines has started to slow down a little and a routine is being established. I am so grateful for this!

In my Kindergarten class, my students and I have been learning about God's creation. The past couple of weeks put the focus on how God has made each of us special. My student's parents wrote letters to their children about what made them special and why they were loved, and yesterday I had the privilege of surprising my kiddos and reading them their letters. It was so fun to see my boys blush and hide their faces and my girls giggle and get embarrassed with their parents' compliments. :)

Another person who really benefited from this was myself. I have truly enjoyed getting to know my 13 little ones in the classroom. They are each different... different personalities, different struggles, different strengths, different hearts. The letters reminded me that each of these children are so precious and so loved by the ones who pick them up from school each day.

I gained a new appreciation for my kids and the role I get to play in their lives. I also gained a new respect for the parents who love them so much and raise them in Christ-centered homes. It was fun to hear about my students from the people who know them best!

So here we are, finishing up our 6th week of school with so much of the year still to come. I can't wait to see the ways the Lord is going to use these special 5 and 6 year olds to further his Kingdom! Praise the Lord, for he is good.