Leanna...one of God's many blessings!

Today was another fun day in the classroom. Yesterday I taught the students the "Down By the Banks" song/hand game. They loved this, and they wanted to play it again today. I think this may be a new favorite. Sheila thanked me this evening because it has been in her head all day long. Today was like every day in that at some point some student(s) cries. When you are 4, 5, or 6, life can easily be scary or upseting.

After school I went to Leanna's house for lunch. She is a CMA missionary here as a teacher. I have gotten to know her mainly through helping with the youth group as this is another one of her ministries. I had such a wonderful time getting to truly know her and her heart. I found out that her sister is Lydia, the girl from LIFE 2004 in Phoenix, AZ that got hit by a bus and all of us prayed for. She has the picture that they showed the thousands of us on the screen, hanging up on her wall. She also went to Kent State, so she knows where Canfield is. Also, she has been to North-Mar! Besides the fact that we have a lot of geography in common, we have similar passions and even struggles. Leanna was back in the states when our group came in 2006, so that is how I missed out on meeting her before. I know that she is a blessing from God in my life as she has already encouraged me so much. She helped me understand some of the different opportunities after I graduate and in the future. This was so helpful!

I then went to the school to wait for Sheila as she had a meeting. I watched the high school soccer game while I was waiting...and they won! We then came home, and there were two surprises waiting for me. One...Kaytah had washed all of my flipflops and they are now sparkling clean instead of coated with red dirt. I was so excited!! Then, my dresser was in finally, so Kaytah picked it up today. Basically, Kaytah is the man!! :) It is brightly colored and will soon be used instead of my suitcases.

Well, I am going to get a quick bite to eat before youth group this evening. The day has been flying by with a lot of different activities. It should be a fun night!

Today I am thanking God for again being faithful and putting Leanna in my path.