Ponchos

Teaching fears took the stage in class yesterday. We made light of them, but they're real all the same. When we think of making a good impression on the school administration, motivating shy students to talk, and learning over 100 new foreign names, it's easy for us to allow fear to creep in. Ask the Father to dispel our fears as we remember it's in His hands.

The second monsoon came through for us today. Honestly, I don't know if they're legitimate monsoons, but the rainy season is called monsoon season on this side of the world and "monsoon" sounds so much cooler than "storm." Bekah and I were waving for a taxi as the towering buildings down the street slowly faded into a haze of rain. We dipped into an urban cavern to stay dry (I don't know what else to call it). We watched in amazement as the sea of mopeds transformed into a sea of mopeds manned by poncho-wearing drivers in seconds. When did they all change?!? May we never cease to be amazed by the wonders of our new home.