There aren't very many of us that stick around San Carlos ALL YEAR around, meaning through summer, but those of us that do get acquainted with quite well with three words; hot, humid, and sweaty. You can't avoid any of these three words during summer because they go together.
So....you're probably wondering why I'm talking about all this sweatiness and so on? Well no reason really, just wanting to give a little idea of summer here. But sweat and all we keep plugging away.
At the moment we have a former alumni family staying at the school for some respite, recuperation, and refreshment. Jesus had an accident with a thorn going through one of his eyes and he is in the process of healing, and will be undergoing some more surgery to see if they can save his sight. It always amazes me how God works....here is a family living in extremely poor conditions. They have been living outside under a tree, yet working hard in the ministry God put before them. They're always excited to show the pictures of all the children they have coming out to their children's ministry and you see their faces light up when you ask them how it's going. Though the parents of their little village are closed off to the God they allow their children to attend and be taught the Word of God. How cool...they have hope that one day these children will rise up in leadership to lead this town in a new way, walking with the Lord Jesus Christ and in the will of God! Some people say children's ministry isn't enough, or worth staying in a small town for, but they are the future! How much better to start with the children!!
It is good to have Jesus, Maribel, and their 3 kids here for a couple of weeks! Pray for them as they come to mind, that God will heal Jesus's eye and he'll have his sight returned, but also for their finances as these accidents are costly. they will have a hard time as Jesus won't be able to for a while.
Another key part of summer is planning. We're always scheming and brainstorming for this up-coming year, the direction we feel God leading us. We're still such a young school, trying to get the hang of things, so it's exciting to see how God puts things into place. Even teachers He has brought our way! So the planning continues and we're even pursuing a new project of a kitchen/dining hall. Sometimes we wonder how in the world it will happen, or doubt it happening any time soon, but then we remember who's in charge and you know what?? It isn't us! God has been in this ministry from the start and He will continue to provide for it....I love seeing how he works! Blessings.....life is full of them. We will keep you posted on how God provides and when we "break ground!"
Travel...another part of summer. My parents are both taking time to visit their parents, one set in Tennessee and the other in British Columbia! I am going to have the opportunity to go to both places this summer. I was asked to do the driving from San Carlos to Lake Tahoe for a lady in our church so while already in the States I flew over to visit my grandparents in Tennessee. God had orchestrated that timing perfectly because my Granny had just had knee replacement surgery, my Mum was there helping, so I was also able to give some relief and help out! Thankfully my Granny is on the mend and working hard at physical therapy for her knee's recovery.
And now in August I will be heading up to Canada! A very unexpected blessing, to go to a friend's wedding, visit friends, and also get to spend some time with my grandparents!
My next few weeks will be filled with organizing our school office....also doing inventory on school supplies! We always do our school supply buying while on sale for the school year in the States, as things are WAY cheaper!)
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Until next time....
-Katie
