I have now been back in Ghana for almost two weeks. School started last Monday and we are already in the groove! The kids are already complaining about homework! :)
It's amazing to see how God is working at AIS. Over the summer, a third floor was added to the elementary building. This has been such a blessing already as our high school enrollment is constantly increasing. Now the middle school and high school kids are on the third floor of the main building as well as occupying the high school building.
As a new year starts, I am excited about getting to know the new students and the new teachers at our school. New people always bring a fresh outlook and it has been very encouraging to me! It is also fun to see the old students care for the new students just as the returning teachers try to help the new teachers.
It is so interesting coming to Ghana this year. I am so much more at ease and I am so much more comfortable! I forgot how much I didn't know when I arrived last year! Now I know most of the people I work with, I know many of the students, I know the school schedule, I know where I live, I know where I can get groceries, I know where I like to go to church, etc... The start of this year has been SOOO much easier! I just need to remember that even though I know more this year, God is still in control and I still need to rely on Him.
Of course because nothing stays the same here in Ghana, I have new roommates this year. I still live in "The Pink House," but I am now living with the French teacher, the 4th grade teacher, and the kindergarten teacher. So far we seem to be getting along really well! Pray that continues! Just today one of my roommates made all of us lunch! It was amazing! So much better than the pasta or popcorn meals I make for myself! I also have some new classes this year. I am teaching 6th grade math, 7th grade math, 8th grade math, 8th/9th grade algebra 1, 9th grade literature, and 7th grade Bible. I am excited about the opportunity to teach the 6th graders this year. This will be the first year I have ever taught kids that age! It's fun because a lot of my 6th graders have siblings that are older that I have already taught. It's fun getting to know the families! I am also every excited about teaching a Bible class this year. I know at a Christian school I can talk about Jesus as much as I want in any class, but Jesus come up in conversation WAY more in a Bible class compared to a math class! :) The 7th grade Bible curriculum is on the life of Christ so I am really excited to dive into Jesus' life with my 7th graders! We have already had some really good conversations this week! Keep praying for their hearts! Some know Jesus as Savior, but maybe not as Lord. Some are still seeking. Pray for wisdom and words as we study the Bible together. They ask LOTS of questions!
MORE to come soon! I promise I will be better about blogging this year!
Blessings to you all!
