Well here we are…it is Friday and this will be the final post for Team 2 from Brazil. Our time here has passed so quickly. Who would believe that it is already almost time to go home? This morning Team 3 should have arrived in Rio de Janeiro and we will transition with them Saturday afternoon. Our hearts are heavy as we begin to deal with leaving our students. The students are feeling it too. First they bonded with Team 1 only to have them leave and be replaced by a team of strangers. But in the two weeks we have been here we have formed new friendships with these students. Yesterday I talked with a student who was struggling with her heart being broken again by our team’s departure and that she will have to begin again with a new team. But as we talked she also understood that this is a part of her missionary training; meeting people, developing friendships and leaving these new friends will be a regular part of her work as a missionary.
This morning the students performed the Three Little Pigs for us. Everyone had a big laugh as the students gave a spirited presentation complete with costumes and props. I always enjoy the skits performed by the students and it is one of the highlights of our two weeks here. I’ve included pictures from the presentation and of our entire cast.
Our classroom time after the presentation was spent playing games to review what the students have learned over the last four weeks. You can think of it as a fun mid-term test. We played bingo, jeopardy and other board games designed to reinforce the lessons the students have learned so far. After lunch, we will head into town for one last chance to do some shopping. The students will serve as our guides and translators as we deal with the local shop owners. But as always here at English Bridge, the teaching never stops. Yesterday the students learned about directions and commands and today’s shopping trip, complete with a map of the area, will give us another opportunity to teach to the students.
I also wanted to take a moment and give our thanks and appreciation to the cooks. Marisa and Cida have faithfully walked to our home six days a week for the last four weeks. Just like an army marches on its stomach, our group wouldn't work without the effort they put into preparing our food. Each day they have prepared our lunch, an afternoon treat and a light supper for the sixteen of us to enjoy. And even more importantly, they have been a joy to be around and have learned to say 'good morning, 'thank you' and 'your welcome' in English. I enjoyed the food we had in Argentina but I actually believe that the food here has been better. For some of us, it is a good thing we’ve had our afternoon walks to work off all of the food we have eaten.
Finally, thanks to everyone at home that have read this blog and prayed for us during our time here. You have been just as important a part of this experience as we have been. For many on our team, our participation here would not have been possible without your prayers and financial support. We appreciate the opportunity you have given to us and the students thank you for the opportunity you have given to them. Because of the international makeup of the teams they will work on and the common English language they will use, the work done here will travel around the world to spread God’s word.
See you soon,
Dan and Team 2
This morning the students performed the Three Little Pigs for us. Everyone had a big laugh as the students gave a spirited presentation complete with costumes and props. I always enjoy the skits performed by the students and it is one of the highlights of our two weeks here. I’ve included pictures from the presentation and of our entire cast.
Our classroom time after the presentation was spent playing games to review what the students have learned over the last four weeks. You can think of it as a fun mid-term test. We played bingo, jeopardy and other board games designed to reinforce the lessons the students have learned so far. After lunch, we will head into town for one last chance to do some shopping. The students will serve as our guides and translators as we deal with the local shop owners. But as always here at English Bridge, the teaching never stops. Yesterday the students learned about directions and commands and today’s shopping trip, complete with a map of the area, will give us another opportunity to teach to the students.
I also wanted to take a moment and give our thanks and appreciation to the cooks. Marisa and Cida have faithfully walked to our home six days a week for the last four weeks. Just like an army marches on its stomach, our group wouldn't work without the effort they put into preparing our food. Each day they have prepared our lunch, an afternoon treat and a light supper for the sixteen of us to enjoy. And even more importantly, they have been a joy to be around and have learned to say 'good morning, 'thank you' and 'your welcome' in English. I enjoyed the food we had in Argentina but I actually believe that the food here has been better. For some of us, it is a good thing we’ve had our afternoon walks to work off all of the food we have eaten.
Finally, thanks to everyone at home that have read this blog and prayed for us during our time here. You have been just as important a part of this experience as we have been. For many on our team, our participation here would not have been possible without your prayers and financial support. We appreciate the opportunity you have given to us and the students thank you for the opportunity you have given to them. Because of the international makeup of the teams they will work on and the common English language they will use, the work done here will travel around the world to spread God’s word.
See you soon,
Dan and Team 2
1 comments:
My prayers are with you as you depart the company of such wonderful & extraordinary people and start your next adventure...coming home! May God lift your spirits by filling you with His! God speed & hurry home!
Greta
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