Today I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting a school in Quito. Tuesday when I arrived in Quito, I met a gentleman by the name of Tommy. He is a full time missionary and also works as a teacher at the Alliance International School in Quito. This is a Christian based school where many of the missionaries that live here full time send their children. Tommy is an amazing guy. A former marine, a father of two, a teacher and a man of God! I would love for him to come back with me and become part of the staff at our school because of his passion for working with children. He is a model of what every one of us should be, a servant to God. While connecting with him this week I have witness a servant's heart. Today I asked him if I could help him with anything. He told me he had to go to the Alliance school to get some things and offered me the opportunity to go with him. Would I ever!
When I got to the school I was amazed at what I saw. Students from 32 different countries with over 40 different languages spoken. I thought about the challenges we have at our school with students from Latin America and then again felt selfish is what I have complained about. What I found interesting about this school is that they too have a desire to serve God through working with children. The same as the people in Monroe, NC. I met the Principal, several teachers and the secretaries. They are wonderful people and they reminded me so much of the people that I get the privileged of working with each and every day. Thank you Tommy and thank you BHESA Staff.
Miss you all,
Mike
I wish I could have gone with you. That sounds like a great experience.
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