5/27/10

• Christianna and I were on our own until about one o clock today with the girls! We were more than "didi's" today; we were teachers! :) Opened the day with reading some of Matthew aloud. The sang in Hindi. Krishma* prayed intensely and so unselfishly for so many people; she is really not as self-centered as she comes across at times. Lord, I pray this rough/external shell she projects would continue to be softened and transformed more and more into your likeness!
• Girl watched the epic "Planet Earth" dvd as Esther and I braved making a fire outside for the chai (because the power went out and the girls insist on having their "tea break"). I never realized how difficult it is to keep a fire going (esp. long enough to get milk and water boiling on separate occasions)! I went through almost an entire box of matches before realizing there was a candle in the school room I could use to re-light the fire... It was long and tedious work for sure, but I was so impressed with Esther's positive attitude throughout it all. She never gave up, because she knew it was her responsibility and wanted to do something kind for the girls.
• I was SO happy and encouraged with Shashikalla began to understand more of the alphabet, and it is evident she is LEARNING the material! Thank you God for small improvements!
• Christianna also thought of playing "hangman" which was a genius idea! I'm convinced any creative outlet we can combine with an educational challenge/lesson is MUCH more likely to stick in their memories than copying down something on a blackboard repeatedly! We even played a little hop-scotch to help them learn to count better (at least until her rained)!
• Ate lunch at the Malstead Resort... I mean house!
• Ate dinner w/ the Palms! Christianna and I ate well today! :) I look forward to Thursdays, because there is always such fun as we cut up and laugh together over a huge meal!
• This was the night we also found out Mala (little Mala) had a change of heart! Thank you, Jesus!