February Update

Hola!

I hope this blog finds you all well. God has been hard at work here, and helping Lisa and I as we continue to find out which direction He wants us to go with smallchange4bigchange. I am in charge of education (student sponsorships and English classes) and Lisa is heading up garden projects, sustainable stoves, and chicken coops. This month, Mateo officially resigned as a board of director. He made this decision because his heart is using his hands to build and work more in that way instead of being part of the administration. It is incredible because each of us is passionate about the areas we are in in charge of; really we believe the Lord put those things on all of our hearts so that we can function this way. Our first chicken coop was built and put in with a team from Iowa and Mateo. They now have 4 chickens that are laying eggs, and the family is extremely excited. We are anticipating success with this program, since the families can either sell the eggs or eat them. When a project is economically beneficial or provides families with more food, it is usually successful.

January was a rush to get them all registered as all classes started classes began then. If the student is not registered and starting by February, they do not have the opportunity to begin until the following year. I am proud of the students that are in the program; all of them are eager to study and are taking the initiative to do their part. A few of the students are older, ages 18, 19, and 23. They never graduated, but understand that in order to have more opportunities in their future they must finish. It is also exciting because they are figuring out what their interests are, and what subjects they are good at. I am so proud of these students, and I'm grateful to all of the groups and families who have chosen to sponsor them.

This Friday I will be leaving for CUMC’s annual trip to Costa Rica! I’m looking forward to visiting with all of the amazing team that is a part of this experience, and of course to see my Dad and sister, Haley, and my cousins. We never know what types of projects will be planned or what God has in store, but He never ceases to amaze. Pray for all of our safety in travels and in work, and that the Lord’s will be done!