the end of the month

“He hath done great things, whereof we are glad”
He has. the first week here was long and eventful, the second week picked up pace, the third week zoomed by, and this past fourth week seemed to dissolve into time. Our teacher Miss Deeringer made it here safely and soundly early sunday morning, and has adjusted impressively well to the time difference. her smile and presence has been uplifting. We have been planning and sorting for the next month’s events concerning camp and English lessons. This week we also were able to try horsemeat, and to milk a cow for the first time. We went on a hiking trip Saturday into the mountains, in the midst of unbelievable beauty.
The plan for the next month is largely planned out. Since Brooke will continue teaching the boys, she and Ms. Deeringer will be traveling back and forth to the camp for two weeks. During that time, I will be living with and caring for the girls at the orphanage. it is an unprecedented experience and joy for me. after that, Brooke will switch places with me and stay with the boys, while I move into the camp with the girls. At minimum, we will be teaching English three hours daily. wow. Miss Deeringer will teach English classes here in the city to adults. i am excited about the huge month of great responsibility before us, but in truth it is not we who are in charge. He carries us and our duties all.
He has recently impressed upon me the individual needs of the children and the need of the multitudes here for salvation. the children have no parents to care for them, many come from the streets and broken families, and they all need Adoption into the family in heaven. He has allowed us to meet with different people both saved and lost. On Wednesday we met two sisters who 8 years ago were Muslims, but now follow the Shepherd. Saturday we met a young lady, a sister of one of the orphans, who has gained success in the world but is at loss in her soul. my heart breaks for these lost. please think of them. So send I you…
-michelle

The time here has been wonderful. I am truly thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me. The time has now come for the children to go to the mountains for camp. We are seeking our Father that He will deal with the hearts of the children. They have heard the good news many times and now are at a danger because they are not responding at all. It seems to have just become white noise to them. Each child has his own story and it is heartbreaking as I hear each of them. They must come to an understanding that people will always fail them no matter how hard they will try not to, but that there is only One who can give them peace, comfort , and, most importantly, a home that will last forever. Please continue to think of them often.
-Brooke