Great Developments

Here are some of the wonderful things that have been going on here at Cornerstone: 

     The kids have been learning about responsibility on Wednesday nights.  We just reached the end of a 5-week study on that subject, and there are already some encouraging changes in behavior.  All of the children were given new mosquito nets last week, and when I went into their rooms this weekend, every child in every room said : “Look, Teacher Abby, my net doesn’t have any holes!” 

I’m so proud at the effort they are putting in towards becoming more responsible…and I’m guessing the candy and little prizes they are earning has something to do with the change, lol.

     Lately, I am seeing several of the older children (who are part of the leadership team) growing in huge ways.  Hellen, whose about 10, had been bickering with the other girls in her room daily and generally being a bossy adolescent.  During this last month, Hellen has turned a corner and is being one of the best examples on the leadership team.  She is cheerful towards others and is extremely helpful with the little girls in her room.  Praise God for His work in her! 

          Another child I’m encouraged with is Emma (a boy’s name here).  Emma is one of the quieter children, and he had a lot of behavior problems when he first came to Cornerstone in 2010.  But as he has matured, he has shown what a gentle spirit is inside him, and he has made a wonderful leader.  We recently moved another young child, Isaac (about 5 years old), into Emma’s room, because Isaac was (and is still) needing extra attention.  Emma is assigned to be the one to care for Isaac and to help him learn to do chores (like washing clothes and polishing shoes).  Although Isaac is really good at pushing people’s buttons, we have watched Emma stay calm and collected, and come and ask for help with Isaac whenever he needs it.  Even though other children might’ve lost their cool by this point, Emma is still quietly patient but firm with Isaac.  Yeah Emma!    

That’s about all I have for now.  Thanks for visiting my blog!!

-Abby