Día de la Independencia de Honduras

Monday is Honduras Independence Day! We will be out of school to celebrate and also out on Tuesday for Day of the teacher. Friday we had a program for Independence Day. Each class gave a presentation of a different department. Our department was Francisco Morazan. I had one of my boys dress up like him and tell what all he did. The others told about the department. They did really well except one of them got really nervous and forgot what he was supposed to say. He finally remembered and did really well after that. After all the classes did their presentation we had some typical Honduran food to taste. All of it was wonderful. After the program we went back to school and had a fun day.

Last Saturday a group of us went to a place called Valley of Angels. It is a small little town that mostly has souvenir shops. We left early that morning from the ranch so we would have plenty of time to shop. Once we got there, we parked the car and the shopping began. I found a really pretty painting, some pottery, a basket and some other little things. We had a wonderful day.

When you are a teacher you never know what each day is going to hold. I believe that is true no matter how many children you have in your class. I have four boys all with outgoing personalities. They keep me on my toes but they also keep me laughing. We have so much fun together. I wanted to share some of the things that they have said.
The other day they were writing in their journals. I told them they could write about whatever they wanted. Favio announced to the class that he was going to write about Transformers. Nate said he was going to write about God. I told them both would be good. They got to writing and once they finished they wanted to read them to me. Favio went first. We were all expecting to hear about transformers, but that is not what we heard. I guess he changed his mind and wrote about God. Nate said to him that wasn't about transformers that was about God. Favio said I know I changed it because you are supposed to put God first in everything. What a wise young child.
Nate loves to sing. All day long that is all I hear. He sings whatever is in his head and most of the time it is not a real song. One day in particular I just couldn't take anymore. I asked him to please stop. He said is can't. I am practicing to be a Hit 80s Musician. To which I replied ok. I know that there are plenty more, but those two stick out in my head.

I know that I have many faithful praying supporters. I have some specific things that I would like for you to pray for.

-Continued strength for me to just be here
-The four boys that I teach everyday
-Salvation of our children at the ranch
-The government of this country

Thank you! You all are awesome!