Day 29

It has been a very long day, but a good one!

This morning I finally did it! I got up at 7am! Well technically 7:01am! Woohoo! But then I just sat in my bed and texted my dad and was on Facebook until 7:15am, so I think I still need to work on this! :) It's going to happen though!

Anyways, after getting ready, we headed over to Casa VISEDAL and to our surprise one of the scholars, Kevin Antonio, was outside waiting for us with Rocío! It was great to see him on time. He was able to meet with Rocío and then after stayed with us until noon practicing english using Rosetta Stone! He was doing so well! His pronunciation was very good and he kept improving and would repeat the level if he didn't do as well as he wanted. When it came to the writing part he had me help him because when trying to spell in english it is very difficult compared to spanish. You see, in spanish each letter of the alphabet has one sound and that sound doesn't ever change in words, however in english the sound of letters change depending on where they are placed in a word and what other letters are around it. So I was able to help him and he greatly appreciated it. It was really neat to see him excited about learning and wanting to do better! :)

Kevin Antonio learning english

We also had Davíd come today and was able to meet with Rocío and enjoyed coloring and watching Kevin Antonio learn english and when he would hear Kevin say a word he would repeat it. It was really cute. We also had Everth come today and he talked with Rocío for a lithe bit of time. It was great to see Everth, we weren't sure if he would come because he works and finds it very important to work. So we were happy to see him. The morning was a successful morning. 

Brad and Davíd on Brad's bike

We headed off to lunch a little after noon. Well we usually lock all of the computers and book bags inside the office so people can't see them and try to break into the garage area that we use. Well I decided to leave my notebook, that I was writing in planning my session for Friday, on one of the tables near the fence and not in the office. We were at lunch for no more than 5 minutes and it started to pour down rain. The rain here comes hard but passes quickly. It was crazy how hard this rain was coming down. Immediately I thought about my notebook. The last time it rained that hard the entire garage area was soaked. So I was afraid that my notebook would be ruined and that all of my notes for Friday would be destroyed. Brad told me to have faith and ask God for mercy. 

You see just earlier that morning Brad had gotten pulled over by a cop on his motorcycle for going the wrong way in a one way. The police officer took his license and said he would have to pay a fine. Well he left to get money for the fine and the police officer was gone with his license. But a lady who works near where he was pulled over told him she had the officers number and called her and was able to get his license back for him as well as convince the officer not to fine him. So Brad was so thankful for God's favor in that situation! 

So Brad told me to have faith. Well, not going to lie, I was nervous! So on our way back to Casa after the rain calmed down, I prayed, God please let me find favor and give me mercy for my notebook. Well we opened the gate and let me tell you I looked on the table where my notebook was and I kid you not, there was rain water on the table but not a drop of water had hit my notebook! I am telling y'all I almost cried! I couldn't believe my eyes! God is so good! I would've lost all of my notes for Friday's session and I thank God that He didn't allow that to happen! Rocío looked at me and said "like the fleece of Gideon". I laughed to myself. Judges 6:36-40 is where this story is in the Bible. You see the Israelites were being punished for their sins and had been delivered into the hands of the Midianites. Gideon was raised up as a warrior for God and His people. After seven years of captivity of the Israelites, God told Gideon that He would use Gideon to save the Israelites out of the hands of the Midianites. Gideon doubted God and used a fleece to ask God to prove himself. The first time, Gideon said God if you will do as you have said and I am to save the people of Israel then put dew only on the fleece and let the ground be wet. The next morning it was so. Gideon, one more time asked God to prove what He had said to him by asking Him to now put dew on the ground but let the fleece be dry. So the next morning the fleece was completely dry and the ground was wet. 

After reading this story in detail, I was just so in awe of God and still am! I believe that God took me right to the second step of Gideon's test, so I wouldn't have to question anymore whether or not He has sent me here for a purpose and a reason to reach these kids. I am at peace now about tomorrow's session. Thank you God for your mercy and signs and wonders and let me just tell you God is still working! :) 

The rest of the day was really good! We had three more scholars come, Isaac Israel, Nadiuska, and Brad Dylan. They were all able to meet with Rocío. Isaac Israel was able to learn some english and I was able to teach Nadiuska how to use a computer. The little kids here don't know how to use computers and even some of the older kids and adults don't either. Technology here in Nicaragua is a luxury for the wealthy and not a necessity for almost everyone like in the states. But it was really neat to show her how to use it and how to write her name too. They were great and also enjoyed coloring with Jessie. 

Isaac Israel learning english and Nadiuska using her newly taught computer skills

Brad Dylan playing with Brad's motorcycle helmet

It was a great day full of great times with the scholars and wonders performed by God! :) I would call it a very successful day! At 5pm we left Casa and headed back to the hostel. I came from work to get right back into more work. I had to finish my notes for tomorrow's afternoon session. I will discuss it tomorrow morning with Rocío and make sure she knows what I will be discussing and can add onto what I'm saying as well as reinforce it. I am so happy to have her that is for sure! She is really great and such a sweet lady. 

We went to dinner at McDonalds tonight and then after dinner I was able to finally complete all of my notes and update my time sheet that I have to fill out everyday for VISEDAL. Today was definitely my busiest day just in preparation and non-stop work. I am going to enjoy my sleep tonight and then it's up again for another early morning. 

Well I'm off to bed! Thanks for reading!

Until next time, buenas noches