Gift Exchange
Gift Exchange (the little girl on the left has been missing from the day home for awhile, and no one knew where she was. She has been living with and caring for her mentally-handicapped mother. What a joy it was to see her again! We are praying she returns again soon.)
The children celebrated the “Day of Love or Kindness” on Friday. This would be equivalent to our Valentine’s Day. They enjoyed a party complete with candy, decorating heart cookies, and even exchanged little gifts such as a chips, cookies, or a bag of juice. It was an exciting day, but also an opportunity to teach them how to put John 13:34 into practice – “Love one another even as I have loved you”.
Decorating Cookies
Valentine's Cookies!
Last week also marked the beginning of a new school year. We are happy to report that all the children who are of age have been enrolled. Please pray for these children to persevere, as it is difficult for many to finish out the school year. At least two of these children are repeating first grade for the third time, due to a lack of attendance. It is interesting that they faithful in their attendance to the day home, but do not always finish out the school year. Many times this is due to either a lack of funds or the inability to accomplish the tasks required of them at school. The classrooms are simply too full and many times parents are unable to help with homework. It is our prayer to someday turn the day home into a school where not only their spiritual and personal needs are met, but their academic needs as well.
With Mom Ready for a New School Year
