We have been enjoying an incredible week with the Trabert Family that is visiting us from Ohio. Todd, Janice and their sweet little girl Malia took us on a 3 day excursion to El Valle up in the mountains, where we enjoyed time relaxing, hiking to waterfalls, going to the zoo, and the butterfly house. When we returned back home we put them to work! We are so thankful for their love and support….and they sure were a blessing to have in our home!
Back at home….I (Colleen) continue teaching English at the local school….the day starts with both teachers and children cleaning up the mess in the classroom. Evidently bats are living above the ceiling panels. Please pray into this, because we realize this is a health threat, and would like to tactfully advocate a solution. On another note….I am still having a blast teaching games in English and singing with the children….it has really sparked new life into me, as children are my passion.
Todd and Alan helped put on a puppet show about health, hygiene, and the responsibility God has given us to take care of ourselves and each other. Gauging from the laughter, I would say it was a success! It was also brilliant that Alan and Todd decided to shoot water into the audience as the iguana puppet was sneezing…and the hairy puppet proceeded to teach about sneezing etiquette. Hilarious!
May you be blessed and filled with joy and laughter today! Thanks for reading!
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Enjoyed this so much ! Love ya’ll!
Good hearing from you. Great way of teaching through the puppets and humor.
Laughter is after all like medicine for the soul.
May God give you wisdom in how to teach hygiene in the school and how that relates to the health of everyone in the classroom.
Looks like Trots has found his calling. I’m glad to see him making children laugh and learn…as opposed to collecting dust in a drawer. We love and miss y’all lots.
Daniel
We miss y´all too. Kalea remembered you all in prayer day before yesterday. Trots Spanish name is “Peludo” (Hairy) … sometimes “Gringo Peludo” depending on the audience. I think he will take up an instrument soon as part of his act. Not sure if the ukulele or a trumpet would be more up his alley.
Looks great!