Life Update

The moment I feel as tho I am establishing some kind of routine here in Marília, something seems to always change, and I am forced to find my bearings all over again. In a sense, it's a good thing. It keeps me on my toes, and it definitely forces me to have faith! And, throughout all the activities, changes and responsibilities, I can literally feel myself grow. I have never been in a situation where I have experienced the constant presence of God in such a concentrated amount of time!

The biggest change I've experienced recently is that I moved homestays again last weekend. I am now at the Pastors house, and I have my own little room above the garage. It's really nice, quiet, and ....drum roll please.... I FINALLY have access to the internet!! SO, I can now respond to your e-mails and update my blog a lot more often :)

Recently I have been struggling a bit with my English classes. At times, only one person will show up to a class (if any). At other times, I just can't tell if my students are understanding what I'm teaching. This has been somewhat difficult for me because I am so used to focusing on "results." How many students showed up? Was my lesson good? Are the students understanding? This whole experience has forced me to reevaluate my purposes and values. After all, some of my most effective classes were when only one student showed up, and we had the opportunity to talk one-on-one. God always seems to have a way of turning our expectations upside-down!

Anyway, thanks for your prayers. I will try to post more frequently!

God Bless