We have had a lot going on lately. Tom has been extremely busy in August, hosting a mission team, teaching ESL and the book of Mark, settling incoming students, and most recently, shuttling visitors back and forth to the hospital for a student who had his appendix removed! I have been busy (just) being a Mom and helping in the Children’s ministry at church. September should settle down a bit. Phew!
Along with this, we feel that we are facing some big decisions, especially concerning the girls’ schooling. We are happy enough (and so are they) at their current school. They are fluent in Spanish for their age, their teachers say, which is a great accomplishment. Rekha has good friends. Neena has started to write in Spanish, with no teaching from me. But, we wonder if they would be better educated at home. We are excited to try it out, both Tom and I.
We have a lot of homeschooled students come through Portantorchas, and almost unanimously, they have been great! We would love our girls to turn out like them! They are socially mature and caring, diligent, and well-educated. (Kudos to their parents!).
I have been resting in this verse lately, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4) This is my prayer. I don’t want to fear the results of homeschooling, the responsibility, or having my girls with me all day!
Would you please pray for us in this area? We want to do what is best for our girls. Who better to guide us than the ONE who sees the end from the beginning, and everything in between!
Thank you.
P.S. If any of you have any advice or stories, please write to us!