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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wednesday
I know I missed yesterday. We had a church service last night so I decided to wait an do it all together. I'm still processing a lot from last night. I'll try and get it posted soon. But for now I'll tell you about Luis.
I met Luis first year at the rockstar school, our favorite school in ciudad bolivar. He was in 4th grade. We divided up the little girls and little boys while our boys went to the park with the big kids. I was with the little boys. We played a patty cake type. Over and over. In big groups, one on one. For about an hour straight. When it was time for him to leave, Luis hugged me and gave me a big kiss in the cheek.
Second year, I spied him across the courtyard. I headed over to say hi, not really expecting a reaction. As soon as he caught sight of me, he ran and gave me a big hug. He was by my side the rest of the day. At that point, I realized how easy it is to spread Christ love and what an impact we can make by simply being there.
This year we worked with the younger kids on Monday. Since he is now in 6th grade, I saw him for just a second. Today he was a bit stand off ish until I was assigned to work in his class. The kids had notebooks filled with English questions and statements. I answered question after question about my favorite things, school, family, etc. After a while, Luis called me over and sheepishly told me he liked me. When we went to the park to play, he was by my side the whole time. He didn't even try to talk to me that much. He did tell me he has 11 brothers at home. I can only imagine what it's like to grow up in a house like that. How often is he hugged? How often does someone listen specifically listen to him? Not to mention the poverty the family must face. I love this sweet boy. God has taught me so much through him. I am super grateful that I will be able to return next week with college ministry.
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I met Luis first year at the rockstar school, our favorite school in ciudad bolivar. He was in 4th grade. We divided up the little girls and little boys while our boys went to the park with the big kids. I was with the little boys. We played a patty cake type. Over and over. In big groups, one on one. For about an hour straight. When it was time for him to leave, Luis hugged me and gave me a big kiss in the cheek.
Second year, I spied him across the courtyard. I headed over to say hi, not really expecting a reaction. As soon as he caught sight of me, he ran and gave me a big hug. He was by my side the rest of the day. At that point, I realized how easy it is to spread Christ love and what an impact we can make by simply being there.
This year we worked with the younger kids on Monday. Since he is now in 6th grade, I saw him for just a second. Today he was a bit stand off ish until I was assigned to work in his class. The kids had notebooks filled with English questions and statements. I answered question after question about my favorite things, school, family, etc. After a while, Luis called me over and sheepishly told me he liked me. When we went to the park to play, he was by my side the whole time. He didn't even try to talk to me that much. He did tell me he has 11 brothers at home. I can only imagine what it's like to grow up in a house like that. How often is he hugged? How often does someone listen specifically listen to him? Not to mention the poverty the family must face. I love this sweet boy. God has taught me so much through him. I am super grateful that I will be able to return next week with college ministry.
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