From a mom's point of view,  I love watching the students play with the children.  When the recess bell rings, I see kids play in the courtyard area running and laughing in a joyful manner.  Caroline and Ally continually wiping snot from Joanna's nose while she wanders around making everyone smile.  Michael B. running and running with no kids able to catch up with him (we decided this is a great place to bring our cross country team).  Cale, Michael F., and Gretchen playing tag.  I love looking out and seeing Michael B. and Cale teaching classes soccer drills and later having a soccer game.   It makes our select soccer games look tame. Shannon taking charge of the dances and starting to realize the impact that these dances will make on those who watch the performance.  We hear there will be over 1500 people attending the annual school function that is crucial for elevating the status of Veer's school in the community.  John playing his guitar for one of the devotionals with Veers "boys." Victoria, Brandon, Caroline, Daniel, and I learned to play cricket with the boys.   John, Ryan, and Tommy riding the small bus to take the children home with sixty-one students packed into a ten passenger vehicle (I still don't know how they all fit).  Pierson always has a swarm of kids around him.  Becca working on the computer (while avoiding a lizard), moving the paper office into the 21st century when she would rather be loving on kids.  Sarah setting up Skype for us to talk to the Faith kids at chapel.   Hannah setting up the food and being a servant -by the way, most of us actually like the vienna sausages served with rice.  Michael F., Brittney, and Emily starting their day with the orphan boys for a time of prayer and worship. We are learning that India time is much different than American.  They are not in a hurry and do not stress about much of anything.   At times, we rush to be ready, only to chill for "five more minutes-Indian time."  Parents, be proud, your children are doing a great job exhibiting servant hearts.  The girls have not complained about sleeping on the floor and having to share one bathroom.  I have not heard the boys gripe once. They are not using western toilets-you can ask them about it- and are using a pail to shower.  Safia has been a huge Blessing.  She has been translating non-stop, dancing and fitting in great with the girls.  She has definitely given us an inside look at the India culture.  From a mother's point of view, many of you would be proud of your child and his/her ability to adjust to this wonderfully strange environment, which is a stretch. Please continue to pray for Gods will and direction in each one of our lives.
God is good, all the time!

Kathy Brooks (Faith mom)