My classes start TOMORROW!!! School has actually been in session for about a week now, but the Primary ESL program doesn’t begin until the second week of school. Although I haven’t been teaching any classes, I have been so busy ever since school started. My days have been filled with staff meetings,class observations, Nepali language learning, and planning for the upcoming term.
KISC - The main school building. |
At this point I’ve already gotten to meet most of my kids (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders). They are SO CUTE! But slightly terrifying at the same time. Sometimes I feel like the least qualified person ever to be teaching kids, but God led me to this school and this position and He knows what He’s doing… even when I feel like I don’t. I can already see His provision, supplying me with the coworkers, the support, and the resources to make me feel like I’m not as incompetent as I sometimes think and to reassure me that I’m definitely not alone. All in all, I’m ready and excited to jump in and get started!
I do feel so blessed to be a part of the ministry that KISC has here in Nepal. The school is so dedicated to being witnesses for Christ in offering quality education to the international community here. This school enables so many foreign workers to continue their ministries here in Kathmandu and to rest assured knowing that their kids are getting a good education while they follow God’s call.
Other Reasons for Joy
So other than school, God has blessed me in so many other ways that I’d like to share with you! First, He has given me the opportunity to help coach the KISC swim team! As most of you know, swimming is something that I have truly loved for most of my life and I just feel overwhelmed by God’s love for me in blessing me this way. The team practices four days a week and may initiate Friday morning runs as well. It's a small team, but a great group of kids. I can't wait to get to know them better and hopefully help them love the sport as much as I do :).
God obviously knows my love for athletics, because another way He has blessed me is through the Kathmandu Triathalon Club. This is a small, informal group led by a KISC parent who simply loves to get out there and exercise. The past few Saturday mornings I’ve been able to get in some really great runs. Yesterday we had a great group and did about seven miles in the hills outside the city. Not only are the exercise and the fellowship good for my heart and soul, but simply getting outside the city has been truly refreshing. Plus, the views from these quieter roads are just beautiful.
About a mile into our regular running route. This is just before the first of many uphill climbs. |
Finally, I have really enjoyed being in a community where so many different “Englishes” are spoken! My friends and coworkers are from all over the world so I’ve truly enjoyed hearing Irish, British, Scottish, and Australian accents and navigating all the different vocabulary that we all use. My Scottish friend, Sarah, laughs every time we talk about pants because in Scotland, “pants” refers to underwear and apparently the proper way of saying it is “trousers.” The diversity of languages that God created is simply incredible, and the diversity that exists within the same language is just a greater testament to His creativity and His glory.
Also, Check out my updated prayer requests and praises in the section to the right! :)
Your prayers mean more to me than you know.
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