Good grief, I hadn't realized so much time had already slipped by! We're into week three of being back in Helene. It poured hard the first day or so, but since then it's been unseasonable hot, still and humid. Very excited however that the weather seems to be hinting at a turn toward rain. I would be grateful though if it held off just long enough for the construction team on my roof at this minute to finished sealing up the holes first. I do, however, at present I have a mini-skylight.
There's a team of 6 here this week and next providing such needed assistance in maintaining our facility, as well as good community and laughs. Most of them have been here multiple times over the years and have a heart to love and serve this island. They are also learners, and as we share about crossing cultures, transformational community, and the missionary heart of God in sessions each morning, we are developing a curriculum that volunteers will engage with during their time with us.
The days are flying by with teacher training all afternoon everyday for the next two weeks. Pray for these hardworking ladies who not only cook and clean and wash clothes by hand for their families with no modern appliances or prepared foods, but they also dedicate themselves to learning, teaching and completing a pretty intense training. On top of that, some of them are also attending classes all day on Saturdays down-island to become certified teachers.
