It is 6 A.M. Saturday as I write to you. Today is the third and final day of the teacher training. 32 teachers have come from nine village schools. One teacher walks an hour each way in order to attend. The area is jungle, filled with leopards, monkeys and large butterflies.
I am taken by how young and beautiful the teachers are. The large number of men is equally surprising. The men are well dressed in slacks and collared shirts. The older men wear the traditional topi hats that come to points on each end signifying the mountains in which they live. The women dress in beautiful, vibrant, flowing pumjabes and saris that compliment the richness of the color of their skin.
Teaching them has been such a privilege and an honor. They are bright and curious students who hunger for improvement, understanding and growth. Like home, there is great pressure on the public school teacher to compete equally with the private sector. The students have beautiful voices and love to sing. Their laughter is magical and we have shared many meaningful and touching moments.
God has revealed to me the richness of His creation and the depth of His love for all humanity. In teaching, I have also seen His love for me. As this day unfolds, I pray for change. If our work here has even brought about one small change for the Kingdom of God, it has not been in vain. To quote the verse at the bottom of the certificate each teacher will receive in a ceremony this afternoon, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6
With God's Blessing,
Memory Lamfers
Today we accessed the blog, Wayne forgot the word spot. After my talk with Kevin our neighbor Wayne was able to sign in. I was so supprised to see all you have written and the beautiful pictures. (not figuring it out shows our age)! Thank you and God Bless all of you! Joanne & Wayne
ReplyDeleteP.S. Rosie, Boots,Frog,Turtle,and plants are still alive and well?!!
Thinking about you and Mark daily ! Love jan and dad
ReplyDeleteWe are so proud of you Memory for your willingness to share your remarkable teaching gifts cross-culturally. I'm sure that was a daily challenge. And I'm also sure that you were equally gracious and humble as you shared what you had to give. We are all eagerly reading the stories of your team. Give them our best. John Anderson
ReplyDeleteIzzy sends her love. We enjoy reading about your adventures and wonderful service you are providing for the people you touch in Nepal! People are the same everywhere if one just shows compassion and interest in their country. What great ambassadors you all are for sharing yourselves and values of the Christian Faith. You must all feel truly blessed. "Slurps" and love from us both, M
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