“Next we have Poo singing a special song,” I announced with simple smirk and a Jr high giggle. I was MC’ing during the practice for our mother’s day program that would take place the following day and reading the bulletin that had just been thrust into my hands. This was a week of very random…
Words
“Heya Ben!” I say as grade 10 Ben sits down in my class. “How you doin?” He stops, looks at me and says, “So, So.” Then he clears his throat, shakes his head 2 times, looks back up and says, “Have you ever had a day when nothing good happens?” Woa. I thought for a…
Teachable Moments
“Ms. Colleen, I don’t think population can help with my future,” Ben says to me after their grade 10 science class on Population growth, density, and competition this week. Really? That gave me an idea. The next day I only had a half hour with the grade 10’s, so we spent the class coming up…
Creation Night
Our Saturday night was dictated for us. “You need to be at Thai church for “Creation night” at 5:30 and sing with us or you’ll have a meeting with Peter, Sue, and me,” Aaron, the new admin, wrote on the board. Great, we have the pleasure of sitting through at least a 3 hour event…
Hansen’s, Hamburgers, and Hilarity
“Im excited about today!” Mrs. Hansen said to me as she gave me a welcoming and well-appreciated hug before church. “Not as much as us!” I said returning her hug. ”Just wait, the farong are coming out of the woodwork for your hamburgers and brownies!” She laughed and smiled and we talked a bit more. …