Today was our last day teaching in the Akutope-Avuto village. Abby and I were greeted at school with a horde of students running to embrace us. All day long the kids followed us around school saying "Please Madam, don't go!" We have come to love these kids deeply and will always cherish the friendships we have made.
Here are some of our first graders enjoying their time practicing typing with Miss Abby.
This is a sweet little girl who always greets us with a smile and a hug. When she is in class she diligently focuses on her work and excells in typing.
The teachers surprised Abby and I with custom made African dresses that they all pitched for as a thank you. Above is a picture of all of our students.
We were both touched by how greatful the students were for the computers that were brought. The teachers kept repeating that we would never completely understand the impact that they will have on this community. Many of the teachers have said, with pride, that they are no longer computer illiterate. We are both so thankful that God gave us this opportunity to see how much He cares for his children and how this is a start for them to expand their view of the world.
We would encourage those of you reading this to be thankful for the opportunities that God gives you no matter how small the may seem. We have come to realize how blessed and how comfortable life is in America. So take time to appreciate such things like knowing how to using a computer.
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