Dear Family & Friends,
Here is the latest prayer update for Bonnie. As she said to me the other day that in Africa things move really slow.
The original place that Bonnie was supposed to get was on the 8th floor of this apartment building. It is still not ready. But “Praise God” that another apartment will be opening up soon on the 2nd floor. With the elevator broken most of the time this is a huge blessing! It needs a little work but Bonnie and others will be able to do that. (See below).
Prayer updates:
I have to be out of the place I am staying by Monday morning...they have given me 2 extensions already. Pray I find a place that is reasonably priced till my flat is ready. Pray that the flat is ready soon. We are negotiating a reduced price for the flat in exchange for doing the painting ourselves. Pastor has been really on top of things and being my 2nd dad over here in looking out for me.
Posted on Facebook about my day today...after a very rough and challenging day yesterday, specifically with the behavior of the kids I was thankful for a GREAT day today. My discipline was effective, the kids were participating in class..in shocking proportions. :) And during Grammar class they actually were asking for MORE work!!! I was in awe and certainly thanked God!!!! :) Just keep praying for my school days, they are my biggest challenge. I love those kids but 26 of them crammed in a room is hard. I think they are finally realizing that I am not going to tolerate them "doing whatever they want in class" I have had to be more firm with them but they have responded amazingly to it. It’s like they were just waiting for me to change and not be so "soft" on them. There is a time and a place for both and I am learning to balance it all out. They respect me more now..that I can see. I still give them much love and affection but I am firm when it is needed.
Anyways love you and hope that makes sense.
Moving to a new house on Tuesday. I can stay there for a month. Pray my flat is ready by the end of Feb.
Some of my kids are sick and I think I am getting what they have. Respiratory infection or something. My nose is starting to drip and a cough is starting. Time will tell..I am going to take a nap now and the last of my Dayquil. Hopefully that along with a good dose of prayer will help. :)
Love you!!!
Again, we continue to thank God for you all, for your support and prayers for Bonnie. God moves through your prayers!!
www.bonnieinzambia.com bonniesherer@hotmamil.com
God Bless you All!
Charles & LouAnn Sherer
