It is the first day of June and we are just a few days away from our return trip home. Thanks to all of you that have and continue to pray for us. Natalie McDonald is today’s student blogger.
“Today was another day in Botswana full of new experiences and lasting memories. Our group split into three teams like we did last Friday. My team of seven (six students and a faculty member) returned to work with the Kamogelo Orphans. Working with these adorable children has its rewarding and challenging moments. We have all had to draw back to our childhood experiences in order to teach the children new games and songs from America.”
“My experience is working with children and knowing way too many children’s songs and games finally came in handy when we were put on the spot to teach! Partnering with another student, we worked with the five-year-old class who were quite a handful! Today, one of the little boys in our classroom was having trouble staying awake because he was not feeling well. Somehow I managed to multi-task as I rocked him to sleep in my arms and continued to help teach with my student partner. We sang every song imaginable, played numerous games, worked on their ABC’s, colors, and counting, and read stories. Even though working with these children for three straight hours can be draining, seeing the appreciation on the teacher’s faces and hearing the children laugh to a game of duck-duck-goose makes every minute worthwhile. “
Natalie and the other team members at Kamogelo Orphans are learning, serving, and allowing the teachers a much needed rest. We appreciate this organization for allowing us to play a small role in the wonderful work they do. By the way, the other two teams continue to build a fence around a garden and finish gardening at their respective organizations, a continuation of last week’s service.
Until next time,
Bernard Turner