Wonders of wonders: we'll be home in less than 5 months, it's almost
Christmas here, less than 1 week of school 'til break, I'm happy. I never
thought that Africa could be as cold as it is right now!! Wow! The
temperature difference here between the middle of the night and then middle
of the day is huge! I really do feel like I'm camping and have been for over
3 months. It's great, though! The crispiness of the morning is really nice.
Or is it just crispness? Ha! Well, I've heard that, according to teachers,
one of the things most dreaded things in teaching can be summed up in just
one word: grades. And, boy, did I really agree about a month and a half
back! The testing that I've done in the past week, though, has simply been a
breath of fresh air. Testing my whole class (orally, for the most part) can
really take a long time. That's what I learned about the process during
mid-term testing a few weeks ago. But this past week was really nice. I knew
what I needed to do and had a plan. Instead of testing all the kids the week
before grades were due, I've done them. well it's still the week before. but
I've allowed for much more time this go-around. And let me tell you what I'
ve learned from all my students (except for one) by testing them. They've
really improved! Now I know how good teachers much feel when they realize
that the students they have been teaching have actually been learning, too!
Haha-go figure. So I want you all to know that I really am teaching over
here in Lassin, Cameroon. The kids really are learning. God really is
working. A LOT! He's the one responsible for all the good things happening
here! What a big job He's got; but He surely is capable. Not only has class
2 improved at APS of Lassin (as well as the other classes, I'm sure), but
the relationships here amongst missionaries and locals has really changed.
Improvement's been prayed for, and God has delivered. Another thing that's
gotten better is my cooking skills. Friday afternoon, I attempted to create
a cake that looked and tasted like chocolate. The main ingredient: carob!
God must've performed a miracle on that cake! Thank you all for your prayer
and support. It makes such a difference to me and the others here. Your
random texts, calls, and packages are such a blessing. Hope everyone reading
this has a wonderful holiday!HH
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