It was a toss-up if we'd have to come home early, because Dan's pain medication was switched when he filled his prescription just before we left. The new stuff doesn't work as effectively, which leaves him feeling a little "rough around the edges." He's hanging in there, though, and I think he can endure until we get home and work for a better solution.
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| Andrea, with her mom and auntie |
The big end of the university year celebration was yesterday. We dedicated Andrea, who was our student president this year and is joining our staff team next year! Yahoo! We also met the father of another girl who intends (before we leave on Friday) to turn in her application to join our staff team as well. The father "just happened" to be in town the day we met him. He's very positive and encouraging! (Kind of a new experience for us.)
In the next few days we'll be evaluating our year...what went well, and what can be improved upon for next year. I woke up in the middle of the night and decided for the next end of year celebration, we need to work on sharing more stories of how God changed lives, what He taught us, etc...more personal interaction and growth stories that give God glory. (As opposed to activities we've done.) I feel like a child looking up at my Father and wanting to be just like Him RIGHT NOW...and our staff to be just like Him RIGHT NOW. I had to remind myself this morning that it's OK to want to be better, but growth takes time.
I read this verse this morning: (Luke 12:32) "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom." I like it that Jesus calls us His little flock. He knows we have a lot of growing to do, but He's pleased to call us His own and give us everything He has. What's not to love about our Father?
