Matric Farewell

It has been a short but busy week. Monday was public holiday (Freedom day), which allowed for some much needed down time. Tuesday we were back in the schools, rolling out in Godehoop Primary. Wednesday we rolled out in Reigerpark Secondary and Primary schools. Afterward, we learned that we (Laura and I) would be going to the Matric Farewell Thursday night. It is rare for a learner to get to grade twelve, and the Matric Farewell celebrates this accomplishment. We spent much of Wednesday afternoon getting Matric dresses ect for the next day for ourselves as well as Nikki and a few of the matric ladies. Thursday we rolled out in Lakeside Primary and Oosrand High. It’s rewarding to see how much the learners are improving.
After our Vox meeting Thursday, we returned to Nikki and Reagan’s for the Matric farewell. It was quite the experience! It was fun seeing our learners dressed up; we barely recognized some of them out of their school uniforms. The event was beautiful. It began with a ceremony similar to a high school graduation in the States. Afterward, we had dinner and dancing, similar to a high school prom. It was fun to see the learners outside of the school setting.

Today I'm off to a Chiefs v. Pirates soccer game. They are two big local rivals. It should be interesting. Tehe.

Praise the Lord!
-For incredible friendships
-For answering prayer
-For His incredible plan
-For the way that He works everything out
-For His mercy
-For His love
-For His faithfulness
-For growth
-For peace
-For resolution
-For education
-For my kiddos
-For opportunity
-For health and safety
-For His provision
-For rest and work

Please pray:
-For Jeff and Sarah as they prepare to return to the States this month
-For peace for Nikki
-For wisdom for Lykita
-For strength for Jo-Charm
-For perseverance
-For the human and financial resources that Cynergy needs
-For team unity
-For understanding
-For continued health and safety
-That I learn to hear God's voice
-For wisdom in my future