bethany and i have been teaching an english class at our church every friday.
our students range from teenage boys to elderly women. some days we have 25, other days 2 may show up for class. one morning while biking to class, we passed the majority of our church members walking down the road in the opposite direction. we stopped to find out they were all heading to a funeral. so many things are unpredictable. even this past friday, one girl had a seizure in the middle of class.
despite the inconsistency, surprises, and our lack of experience, we manage to have a good time. everyone is eager to learn and participates with a great sense of humor. the older women are especially amused with each other when practicing phrases like, "I want milk." this week we taught the song "if you're happy and you know it." we often catch them practicing their english and they are enthusiastic to show it off. as we were greeting in church today, one of the ladies said, "melissa, i am happy and i know it." brought a smile to my face.
i am thankful for the opportunity to grow relationships, see familiar faces in my church community, and laugh with friends.
our students range from teenage boys to elderly women. some days we have 25, other days 2 may show up for class. one morning while biking to class, we passed the majority of our church members walking down the road in the opposite direction. we stopped to find out they were all heading to a funeral. so many things are unpredictable. even this past friday, one girl had a seizure in the middle of class.
despite the inconsistency, surprises, and our lack of experience, we manage to have a good time. everyone is eager to learn and participates with a great sense of humor. the older women are especially amused with each other when practicing phrases like, "I want milk." this week we taught the song "if you're happy and you know it." we often catch them practicing their english and they are enthusiastic to show it off. as we were greeting in church today, one of the ladies said, "melissa, i am happy and i know it." brought a smile to my face.
i am thankful for the opportunity to grow relationships, see familiar faces in my church community, and laugh with friends.
Mel what great experiences to share! Such simple songs for them to learn but so neat to see the outcome! I smiled when I read that one of the women came up to you and said she was happy and she knows it :)Love you and miss you of course.
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