FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Well…I almost hesitate to start writing because I write TOO MUCH! My good friend Kenneth told me he isn’t going to read all that…too many words! I agree!
It is cold and raining and was hailing this morning on our way to school. Fortunately, we had the truck last night, so we had to keys to drive to school! The rain really didn’t deter very many students—I don’t think I had any absences at all…they really do have good attendance.
Today after school was my first experience tutoring a student…he is an 8th grader whose parents came to me the night of parent visitation and asked if I would tutor him. He is so cute and just was so full of personality—as I would mention a particular part of speech, he’d say, “Oh yeah …I know all about those…” Too funny…I think Kristen and I are going to try to work together with him.
That made me late, so I didn’t know if I’d be walking home in the blowing rain or not—thank the Lord I didn’t have to! And it was really raining and blowing at the end of the day. Darrell and Eula were still there—Eula plays the keyboard and she was playing so Tameka could practice on the bass guitar. Tameka wants to learn to play, so they were playing in a room down by the offices. Trish (another teacher needing a ride home) and I waited while they played a bit—and I just sat there and wondered once again at Eula and Darrell. Sweet Christian pastor and piano-playing wife—willing to be way out of a comfort zone to minister to whomever needs help. I’ll share more about them when I come home…
We all got home, got in our jams, fixed dinner and are settling in for the night. No adventures today! Weather is not good for traveling…but perfect for snuggling in with a good book or whatever. Joy and Elaine are watching TV; Mary is napping; I’m going to read or something. The big news is the election today in Israel…I’m anxious to see the outcome. I’ve been blessed to have newspapers brought to me…Mr. Jamal brought me today’s paper.
Hope everyone is well…I surely do miss everyone…I enjoy the emails so very much…thanks for your prayers and interest…please continue to pray for my family and me and Jerusalem School.
Love
Beth
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You tell Ken to just not read it (that's a "man" thing" I remember Daddy fussing about my long letters to them after we moved to Houston but Mother liked to get them!! I love every word you write and can hardly wait every morning to check to see if there's more. Also enjoyed our Skypes chat whileago. Sleep well and take care. Love, sue
ReplyDeleteHey Beth, I agree with Sue. Don't quit writing your "newsy" letters because of Ken. I look forward to reading all about your adventures and your details. Makes me feel as though I was sharing the experience. It will be so fun to sit down with you when you are home and hear "all" the details you don't have time nor space to include. Take care, be well, enjoy the journey. Darlene Wilkins
ReplyDeleteBeth, I'm with Sue and Darlene! What you write is interesting in the first place. Second, it is a great witness to those of us at home in terms of what the Lord can do with one completely committed person. You are getting more adventurous each day and that's cool to watch. We miss you and look forward to your visit. Don't take any wooden shekels! Love, Jan C.
ReplyDeleteCan't decide if you are talking about Kenneth Clark or Kenneth Broussard! No matter, you just write 1000 words a day if you want to. I think you should write a book when you get back. And you ARE a missionary. So am I - wild isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI hope I can see you when you are home in March.
Be careful and obey all traffic laws Speed Racer!
Aunt, you are really pushing the envelope here with the driving thing! You crack me up. What's next - running for a City Position? That's so neat that you got the "care" package and have letters. Love to hear what's going on and know that we love you, bren, john & frankie
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