Arrival Day of "Dorothy" Puppet. September 1 was a long awaited day - when I received the girl puppet I had ordered from Amazon.com. Many thanks to the Korean missionary pastor husband of my library assistant who had a conference in the U.S. We appreciate him bringing back some much needed library supplies also. Dorothy received a warm welcome on her day at Faith International Academy.
Now I have a soft (rather than wooden) David, Dorothy, and Grandma Gracie in the Philippines for my three ventriloquist voices. I plan to use these puppets for library sessions and community ministry.
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Faith International Academy SPIRIT WEEK 2017
During the week of September 11-15, we showed our school spirit on campus. The themes for dressing up each day applied to all K-12 students and faculty / staff were invited to join in. Yes! I enjoy dressing up.
Each team consisted of Kindergarteners through 12th graders for the games and relays plus teachers and staff. It was heartwarming to watch the interaction among the various ages. For example when a statue creation only allowed a certain number of hands and feet touching the ground, the high schoolers sometimes put the younger ones on their shoulders, around their waist, and on their shoes.
- Fanny Crosby
For me it as an honor to represent this woman (1820-1915) of God who wrote over 8000 hymns, despite being blind from infancy. Many of her hymns are sung around the world over 100 years after she passed away. Some of my favorite hymns by Fanny Crosby include: "Blessed Assurance," "To God Be the Glory," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross," and "Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, Our Blessed Redeemer!"
I played some of Crosby's hymns on my Kindle to help distinguish me from other famous blind women in history. I enjoy this music while taking walks.
I played some of Crosby's hymns on my Kindle to help distinguish me from other famous blind women in history. I enjoy this music while taking walks.
Wednesday: Book, Pun, Meme Day - Gary Paulsen, My Life in Dog Years
Last year I shared Gary Paulsen's, "My Life in Dog Years" as a read-aloud with grades 3-4-5. He describes his life by telling about his eight favorite dogs. Some chapters are laugh-out-loud funny...some suspenseful.
Thursday: Cartoon (superhero/villain) Day - Bugs Bunny... “What’s Up Doc?”
Not visible in these pics is my white fuzzy tail pinned to trousers.
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Eye Injection Pals. Another eye injection treated as outpatient surgery at Davao Doctor's Eye Center came on September 21. This is what we are required to wear. The wait goes faster when laughing and talking with fellow patients. It was my privilege to pray with fellow patients. I felt for the lady on the right who was having an injection in both eyes for diabetes complications...first time. This was my ninth time I think, fourth time in the Philippines.
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Bunnies!
An unexpected special treat was getting to visit a first grade "show-and-tell" where bunnies and other pets were shared...after a student tipped me off that her and her sister's bunnies would make an appearance. Bless her heart...Eden offered to give me the rabbits when her family moves to Africa in a few years since they can't take them on the plane. I thanked her, but I plan to retire before the date she told me that her family leaves the Philippines. I miss my dwarf "Peter Rabbit" and the many times I used him in children's and other ministry, especially nursing home visitation.
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September 30th I attended a WALK THRU THE BIBLE - Biblical Character Series course called "CHOSEN: When God Calls Your Name" on Mary, the mother of Jesus. This powerful study includes:
Session 1: When God Changes Everything
Session 2: When You Feel All Alone
Session 3: When Life Breaks Your Heart
Session 4: When Life Must Go On
There was an extra session for persons interested in leading this mini-course. I felt God nudging me to connect with "Walk thru the Bible" and get leader materials in preparation for future doors.
