Sharing Jesus

29th of May, 2007
Allison Weaver = the writer

Dear Friends and Family,
Hello once again from Santa Cruz complete with wind and rain. Sorry the weather was so depressing! Besides the weather, we are certainly doing well besides the fact that Jess is sick again. I just put my kids to sleep so I can write to you all! As usual, we are not getting much sleep and working 9 hours every day. The reason is becuase we are always having fun with a bunch of people and participating in many events. Also, we still participate on the worship team at church. In fact, I think Monday and Thursday are the only times I get 8 hours of sleep...not to worry we still thrive thanks to coffee (except for me because I refuse to drink it)!
Now more about Jess. She seems to be getting better, but it is another stomach or intestinal bug. Just pray that she gets totally better. She is at work today, so I think it is something that will pass.
So, now I guess you want to hear more stories, so I shall relate to you one about my kids in Kindergarden. As you know, I work with 24 kids. We never did get 30 which is the grace of God as we are two teachers. Many of them have learning disabilities and most have loads of energy. Also, some have problems with rebellion or violence because of very bad family situations. The next story I will relate is how Jesus allowed me to be a light to one of my kids. As I am continually refined by God he gives me many opportunities to reach my kids. Basically, a little girl in my class poked one of my little boys in the eye today with a pencil. I thank God that it was not hard and he was not seriously hurt. Of course, I had to take him to the infermery where the nurse checked his eye to make sure it was ok. I explained to my little girl what could have happened to his eye if it would have been worse and did what I call the "mom discipline routine". She cried and wanted to be forgiven. It turned out that I was able to share Jesus with her and showed her that he could take away her pain and guilt. So, I guess in a way I was able to plant a seed of Jesus that I hope grows. From the bottom of my heart, I hope that she chooses Him and recieves his hope. Well that is enough about my kids. Of course as all of us go through the storms of life, he constantly helps us stand and fight.
Another thing that is constantly on our minds besides our kids and the many activities in our lives is transition. We are winding down here at the Guarderia Moises as we finish at the end of June. After that then the last vacation and goodbyes. We are not looking forward to leaving Bolivia. Bethany and Jess are still figuring out future plans, and Rachel and I are going to colleges...sigh..I don't like to think of that.
Well, I guess that is about it for the NEW NEWS. Here are the prayer requests/ praises for the team.
Praises:
-Team unity
- Friends here in Bolivia
- Our talented team
- God's faithfulness
-Protection of God
Prayer Requests:
-Jess's health
- Wisdom
-Grace for Transition
- Eyes to see our kids the way God sees them
- Grace for the storms