The kids and I have been providing childcare for a bunch of international kids, 5 and under, at our church on Thursday mornings from 9-12. Wow! Can you imagine being 2, 3 or 4 and having your mom drop you off at some strange place with a bunch of people who speak jibberish? That is how I am sure these kids feel. We have several that don't speak English at all and understand VERY little. Then we have a few that understand some but don't speak it and then a couple that are always chattering in between English and Korean or Chinese!
So, having 5 kids in age range from big to little helps breach the gap. Kids can play even when they can't speak the same language and are not so intimidating as us "big" people!
I have been blessed to see how a few of the little children have latched onto one or more of my kids and are great friends now. Abby especially, is a tender little friend to the one little girl - about 5 - who doesn't speak or understand English. The mom told us last time that her daughter talks about Abby and loves her. How sweet. She also likes "the boy with the big eyes"! I haven't figured out if that is David - who has big beautiful eyes or Michael - with his glasses. :)
I do little Bible story each week - try to keep is really simple and pray that they will at least get - "God made animals, trees, and YOU!" and "Jesus loves you".
Well, that's what we've been up to lately. Hope y'all are well and considering all that we have to be thankful for! :)
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