So, I went to a Bible Study today at the "largest" Baptist Church. Wow-it made me realize how ridiculously huge the Chapel really is because it was tiny. But it was WONDERFUL. It was just like being at Open Door except there were ladies in my small group from SC, Indonesia, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Congo!! I just loved the different perspectives!! But it is so encouraging that we all love Jesus and totally connect on that. We are studying the prophets and this week was Samuel. I also met a girl who is good friends with some of our best friends from St. Louis, Doc and Katie; they were with us in Vegas this year. I told her that she is going to have to be my friend! LOL I am sure I totally freaked her out but nothing like trying to just put yourself out there!
Addy came home from school today and said it was "great." I could have cried with happiness. I guess a bunch of older kids took to her on the playground and were intrigued she could speak English. She has 1 little friend in her class who we think is Romanian but of course, Addy doesn't even know her name. She doesn't speak French or English! But she waits for Addy every morning and they hold hands and Addy told me today that she kisses her cheek and will lay her head on Addy's hand. They are so cute and I think Addy was an answer to her prayer as well. They even protected each other during recess at the port a potty. I guess there is no lock and Addy was terrified to use it. I told her to have her friend guard the door and she actually listened to me and somehow was able to communicate it to her friend. She felt such success today just being able to go to the bathroom!
Huge victories, Kristyn! Churches like that have always felt a bit like heaven to me... when people from every tongue and tribe will gather to worship the Lamb. Yay for Addy! Navigating a challenge like that is such a big deal and a great confidence builder.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add yay for you, Kristyn, in helping Addy to solve the bathroom crisis!
ReplyDeleteAww, yay for my girls! ;) hey that's no small feat...port a potties can be tricky ya know?!? A successful trip is almost impossible on your own stomping ground let alone in another land! Haha...yay for the buddy system...it's almost the only way to conquer those things!
ReplyDeleteGlad you connected at Bible Study! Vulnerability 101 seems to be working for ya ;) love you!!