Hello everyone! Thanks for the posts you have added. The children get so excited when they see a new message! Also, thank you for all the cards and letters. The kids love to receive them, even if they can't send replies straight away.
We are all very happy to be on holiday here. The first term started in May, so October will be a much needed rest time. It will also be a time for us to recuperate. You probably know there have been a lot of colds going around. Plenty of coughs, fevers and runny noses. It all seems very strange to me in this kind of heat! Sammy spent four days in hospital this week, and is now staying at Malee's home so he doesn't catch any more infections from other sick children. P. Joel has also been in hospital, after his cold turned into a lung infection. Praise God, he and Brittany are both well now, and are taking a short break in Malaysia. We pray it will be a restful time for them. I am over the worst of my cold and most of the kids are on the mend. Thank you for your prayers. We know God's covering is over our home.
The children are having a nice time with Uncle Murray from NZ. So far there has been soccer, cricket and bike-riding. Yesterday, Uncle Murray taught a programme on Noah's Ark. The kids really got into building the ark and pretending to be animals for the play. Aunty Brigette also came and baked pretzels with some of the children. The ingredients made things a little tricky, but they got there in the end. There was also hot chocolate and a fruit cake dessert.
Grade 5 and 6 will be practising a puppet play, and hope to share it at church on Sunday.
The teachers hope to get a lot of planning done for next term over the break. Some brief reports on the children's progress will be sent out shortly.
We all want to say a big thank you for your support. Having new children come in helps us appreciate what a difference this home is making for the lives of our kids. Because of everyone involved, their futures are full of hope and potential. We appreciate all your prayers and pray for you everyday.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Holiday!
Hi everyone! We have just had a lovely surprise break this week. We were unexpectedly told to take off 3 days for Buddhist holidays...but we are not complaining. What did we get up to? Monday was a rainy day, so we played lots of fun indoors games. P.Britteny and P.Joel have lots of ideas for fun new games. In one game we have to pretend to be an egg, and a dragon! They also taught us a new card game.
Tuesday was a fun and full-on day. All of the children and staff went to the Central mall. The kids played in the ball-park, on the carousel and on the video games. It was very noisey! Next it was off to KFC for lunch and then our favourite...Swensons ice-cream parlour!!!!
Yesterday we got to go on another adventure. It was a special day celebrating birthdays for P. Joel, Hannah and P. Lena (a volunteer). First we went to Horizon Village, an amazing topiary park. We saw amazing hedges shaped like everything from bunnies, deer and flying birds, to life sized dinosaurs and water spouting dragons! There was even a giant maze for us to get lost in! We played on the playground and saw some animals, like peacocks, iguana and camels!
When all the children had escaped from the maze, we hurried to The Empress Hotel for a fabulous Buffet lunch. They have the best mashed potatoe, Italian food and sushi! With so many desserts and so much ice-cream, I think there were a few sore bellies! For a surprise, we were given a beautiful birthday cake, and all sang to P. Joel, P.Lena and Hannah. Hannah blew out the candles.
Back home, to have a snooze. Then another treat! Off to the Night Safari to see the animals. The children saw an elephant show and got their photo taken with the elephant doing tricks. After that we visited the tigers, iguana and the ponies. It was hot but so much fun! We love animals. There were some very sleepy children on the way home in the van!
Tuesday was a fun and full-on day. All of the children and staff went to the Central mall. The kids played in the ball-park, on the carousel and on the video games. It was very noisey! Next it was off to KFC for lunch and then our favourite...Swensons ice-cream parlour!!!!
Yesterday we got to go on another adventure. It was a special day celebrating birthdays for P. Joel, Hannah and P. Lena (a volunteer). First we went to Horizon Village, an amazing topiary park. We saw amazing hedges shaped like everything from bunnies, deer and flying birds, to life sized dinosaurs and water spouting dragons! There was even a giant maze for us to get lost in! We played on the playground and saw some animals, like peacocks, iguana and camels!
When all the children had escaped from the maze, we hurried to The Empress Hotel for a fabulous Buffet lunch. They have the best mashed potatoe, Italian food and sushi! With so many desserts and so much ice-cream, I think there were a few sore bellies! For a surprise, we were given a beautiful birthday cake, and all sang to P. Joel, P.Lena and Hannah. Hannah blew out the candles.
Back home, to have a snooze. Then another treat! Off to the Night Safari to see the animals. The children saw an elephant show and got their photo taken with the elephant doing tricks. After that we visited the tigers, iguana and the ponies. It was hot but so much fun! We love animals. There were some very sleepy children on the way home in the van!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Hi all
The last two weeks have been very busy for me and the children. I have had my parents and two sisters visit BSF. I was teaching most days but had a few days off to show them the sights around the city. They so loved meeting the children, getting to know them, and hanging out in the classroom. Everyone who comes to the home is struck by how loving and special our kids here are. I was happy my family got a chance to know them. I am sure the team coming in August will also have a wonderful time here, and will get to meet our 5 new children!
Here is a photo of all of us.
Blessings and thanks to you all,
Rebecca
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wednesday 4th 2009
Hi everyone! Today was another fun day of learning. Grade 1 is learning the short 'U' sound and singing about umbrellas. We don't need umbrellas for rain at the moment but some people use them to protect themselves from the sun.
Aunty Janet came to help with reading today. The children always enjoying showing her how well they are doing. Grade 2 read and acted the play "The Little Red Hen," with P. Corrie.
Today we had some important visitors from the ministry of education. They came to inspect the school to decide whether to give permission to establish a private school. This school would be open to local Thai children to attend. The school, which the committee expects to open in May will be bilingual, setting it apart from other local schools. The desks in the classroom are red, blue, pink, purple and yellow! The children will also look very colourful in purple uniforms. Please pray that God's will is done today in the decision that is made.
Hi everyone! Today was another fun day of learning. Grade 1 is learning the short 'U' sound and singing about umbrellas. We don't need umbrellas for rain at the moment but some people use them to protect themselves from the sun.
Aunty Janet came to help with reading today. The children always enjoying showing her how well they are doing. Grade 2 read and acted the play "The Little Red Hen," with P. Corrie.
Today we had some important visitors from the ministry of education. They came to inspect the school to decide whether to give permission to establish a private school. This school would be open to local Thai children to attend. The school, which the committee expects to open in May will be bilingual, setting it apart from other local schools. The desks in the classroom are red, blue, pink, purple and yellow! The children will also look very colourful in purple uniforms. Please pray that God's will is done today in the decision that is made.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday 27th FEB
Today is another lovely, barmy day at BSF. Last night was very special as it was P.Corrie's birthday. P.Corrie is a nurse volunteering at the home. To celebrate we had pizza and a very special cake. The children also drank red fizzy, much to P. Rebecca's horror!
The older girls have gone away for the afternoon to help with a special English day at a local school. BSF is helping to teach some English there and the girls will sing songs and do some drama. The volunteers, Savannah, Sierra and Corrie are teaching along with Aunty Esther and Aunty Brigetta. A lovely lady named Jill helped to organise the programme. We hope that all goes smoothly after all the hard work to prepare, including planning cooking lessons for 80 children!
God Bless
The older girls have gone away for the afternoon to help with a special English day at a local school. BSF is helping to teach some English there and the girls will sing songs and do some drama. The volunteers, Savannah, Sierra and Corrie are teaching along with Aunty Esther and Aunty Brigetta. A lovely lady named Jill helped to organise the programme. We hope that all goes smoothly after all the hard work to prepare, including planning cooking lessons for 80 children!
God Bless
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