1 week...

I have been in China now for one week. At times, it has gone by very fast :) I like that the days are busy with lots to do. Right now I am going to teach the morning class in English 2 days a week, teach the afternoon Pre-K and do some one on one times, then I will be assisting the afternoon class. I have just jumped right back into teaching and it has been great. I definitely feel comfortable in a classroom, although there is the challenge of me not speaking mandarin...hmm. On Tuesday, I didn't think I would be doing the lesson, but I walked in and Gloria told me I was teaching today. Ha. At least we had a copy of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." Kids can enjoy that in any language.

After the last class of the day, I do my best to sneak upstairs and hold babies. In particular, I really like a little girl named Sage who just had her cleft lip repaired and it looks amazing. God has healed her beautifully and her smile is gorgeous. I will try to snap a picture soon!

I want to give an update on some of the kids I work with over the next few weeks, but would like to wait to have pictures because I am know that's what everyone wants! So, here are some from the past few days, and then I will do some possibly interesting posts at a later time.

It was Claire's turn to pass out the plates at snack time. 

Emelia loves this game :) 

Jenna has blossomed into a wonderful student! 

Joshua thinks the only way to eat watermelon is with your eyes closed.

The internet is giving me problems, so those are the only photos I could upload.

In a nutshell: the first week has been wonderful. In many ways it has exceeded my expectations. Especially in regards to all the new things we are doing with the preschool. It also has been very easy to melt back into a routine and I feel like I have never left. The things that are hard right now (homesickness) I know will get easier with time. I am honored that God chose me and has challenged me to make this move, as difficult as it may be. I know my reward will be in heaven. 

Hopefully I will be back soon with some exciting updates on the kids!!!