Sunday, March 14, 2010

Seven Days and Counting


Greetings friends and family!


My school assignments are complete and my suitcases are quickly filling up. On Sunday, March 21st, I will depart for a GVSU teacher assisting program in Stellenbosch, South Africa with six other students and our trip advisor. The six weeks that I am away will be divided into half traveling - half teaching, and I will arrive back home on May 2nd. I am incredibly blessed to have this opportunity and am more anxious and excited than I can express to see what the next two months have to offer!

Until then, I will be finishing up my current teacher assisting placement in Hudsonville, which has been a wonderful learning experience that I will be very sad to leave. The students-- loveable and lively-- have nestled their way into my heart since being with them for the past ten weeks. Once again, I am thankful for an opportunity that has allowed me to grow as a teacher and to develop relationships with thirty one special fourth graders. Saying goodbye won't be easy, but I am comforted knowing that I can come back to see them when I return.

I will do my best to provide updates as often as possible. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

Blessings,
Brynne


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If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea- even there your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:9-10

3 comments:

  1. Wow, to say I am excited for you on this adventure is an understatement. I will pray for you often and hope that as busy as you are, you'll find some time to really focus on the people of S Africa. By making time to do this, both your lives will be richer. God bless you and i am so proud of you!!
    Pops

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  2. Thinking about you this weekend. Prayers for a safe, uneventful trip over there, with time moving quickly! So glad you started the blog. Will be eager to read your updates!
    Love,
    Lisa

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  3. Love your blog! Thanks for the email. We are all happy to hear that things are going well.
    Take care and let me know when you return.
    Mary Starkweather
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