First Week in Trinidad

These children have changed my life. 

Already. And I've only been with them ONE WEEK. But somehow the Lord's put such a love for them in me. It doesn't matter how naughty they are, how misbehaved they act, or how rowdy they get, I still leave the school every day with a huge smile on my face, because let's be honest, it's hard to stay mad at anyone this cute. 

In a nutshell, I'm thrilled to be working at the kindergarten. 

I've also learned so much about God's love for me through them. People have always said how becoming a parent shows you God's heart, but I didn't really understand that statement until this week. I would love to say that these toddlers always do EXACTLY what they're told, WHEN they're told to do it, but that's not realistic. They act up on a daily basis, and somehow my opinion of them doesn't ever change. I don't think they could make me dislike them if they tried!

 As I start to realize this, I'm beginning to understand that that's exactly how God's love is for us. He calls us His children and says we're grafted into His family. That means that in the same way a mother or father loves their children, the Lord loves us. We act up all the time, and His opinion remains the same. He stays loving. He stays patient. He stays kind. Does that mean He never allows us to suffer the consequences of our actions? No. Those children who act up all the time do receive discipline. But the Teacher's heart remains the same, and it's filled to the brim with compassion. 

So this is just a glimpse of what I'm up to and what I'm learning here in Trinidad. I hope to hear from you all soon! 

Love, 

Karen