My first week

Wow! I have been learning so much Mexican Sign Language that at times my hands get tired, but the entire process is so worth it because the more I learn the better I am able to communicate with all these incredible kids. I was blessed before starting this week a family friend Steve Sundin came to provide the staff with Sunday devotion. He brought many hugs from family and friends. He also shared with all the staff that this year was going to be "UNFORGETABLE" I have only experienced two weeks and I am already beginning to realize how this year will already live up to that word. I am being transformed daily, spiritually, mentally, and physically as I serve these kids in numerous ways. I may have the title as a teacher here, but I am learning that my responsibilities are much more than that. I am a parent figure to these kids, cook for certain meals, coach, translator, lifeguard, sunday school teacher, devotional & worship leader, luandry & cleaning many rooms here at the Ranch, and most of all with each thing that I do I do with love....lots of love to model for these kids WHAT JESUS WOULD DO. This week I am working with my class to prepare an Independence Day drama for Mexico's Independence on Wednesday September 16th. We are having fun acting, preparing costumes, and learning about eachothers little quarks. I was super nervous beginning this week, but as the week progressed I felt more and more comfortable expressing myself. God is GOOD! Thank you everyone for your continued prayers and support financially to make this opportunity possilbe. Mucho Amor