Wow, I can’t believe I am starting my third year at Immanuel Mission! It is my third year teaching second grade here at the school. This year has brought me six new, bright-eyed second grade students. The six of them make up a great class who seem to be very teachable and eager to learn. They each have very different and distinct personalities which I am looking forward to getting to know better over the year.
My heart seems to be drawn to one student in particular. He is older than the other students and it is apparent. I can talk to him on a different level and I think he appreciates that. He comes from a large family and I’m sure he has a lot of responsibilities at home caring for his siblings. He often tries to act tough and “too cool for school,” but I have seen glimpses of a softer side of him. He often comes to school in the morning talking about his cows or caring for his horses. He lights up when he talks about corralling the cows and playing with the dogs. It is then that I remember that he is still just a child. He is a child with a tender heart that he tries to keep hidden. My prayer and hope this year is that I can reach and speak to his tender heart. I want him to experience God’s love for him.
Thank you for all of your prayer and support. I am anticipating a great year here at Immanuel Mission. God is so faithful!