Almost the end of the year

Wow! I cannot believe the school year is almost over. What a journey it has been. This time last year I was beginning my language study in Costa Rica. We have only 4 weeks left, and I can say I feel really good about my first year as an administrator. I am still learning and have lots to improve on, but all in all-- I can see a difference in the school. I have big plans for next year and am working on them already. I hope to have most everything completed before we head back to the US on June 11th. We will more than double in size; however, we are going to be short on teachers, so I will be teaching alot more. As it stands now, I will be teaching Middle School (grades 4th - 8th) Science, Math, Language Arts, Spelling, BIble, Literature, and World HIstory to grades 4th - 12th. I will teach HS Lit., and I will also be helping with some of the electives with High School. Hopefully, I will still have the time and energy to complete my administrative duties and continue improving teacher's training and keep a balanced budget.

It is a good thing God is able because I am not getting any younger. You can definitely pray for me that I will continue to lean on the Lord and stay disciplined in my walk with HIm.

Victoria is doing great! She is finishing the year strong as always. We are looking forward to being back with friends and family in the US this summer. We will do our best to see everyone who wants to see us. First stop is Loganville for a few days and then on to see my mom and dad in NC. I also have training in SC for 2 weeks at the end of June, and then back to Loganville.

These past months have been busy here. We have had conference in March, the board of directors visited from the US this past week, the funeral of our fellow missionary, completing our paperwork for residency in Lima, compiling book orders for next year, and getting ready for graduation. I have been teaching in town every Tuesday a.m., and my Bible study just ended last night after 17 weeks. I took the ladies out to dinner and we shared what names for God have impacted us the most in this study. I am in awe of how God has used my past and this study to strengthen others' lives. Praise HIM!!!! I will be sending out a newsletter soon. THanks for being patient. God bless and thank you for all of your prayers!