God's Hand

          It’s been a busy, fulfilling week.  Lots of little things:

·     More students attending

·     Working on IEPs for kids

·     Trying to support teachers

·     Learning to buy fresh bread from a small, local shop instead of at a grocery store

·     Ordering and buying supplies for the school

          The best part, though, was being a part of God working in people’s lives.  

          Let me start with Wideline, our K2 aide.  She has been on maternity leave in September and is supposed to return to work the first week of October.  I saw her on Friday, and she wasn’t sure whether she could return because she didn’t have anyone to watch her baby (two of her older kids will start school with us in October).  Her family needs her income because her husband’s work is inconsistent.

Ashley and me

          Next is Ashley’s mom.  She brings Asley, a girl with Down’s Syndrome, and her younger sister to the Center for school.  They come each day from Carrefour, and it takes them about 2-3 hours to get to school. For this week, Mom has been staying at the school during the day because she doesn’t have the time or money to bring them to school, go home, and then come back to get the girls.  Mom’s sponsors are looking for a place for Mom and the girls to live during the week.  They are also hoping that Mom can find a small job so that she can make some money.

Ashley's sister is in the peach-
colored dress

          Enter God.  

          Okay “enter Jamie really paying attention and finally noticing God’s hand at work.”

          Earlier this week I asked Gertrude whether she knew anyone who could rent Mom a room.  Turns out, her nieces have a room to rent—definitely a possibility for Mom and the girls.  An added bonus is that the room is not far from the orphanage and is only about 25 minutes from the Center.

          A place to live is taken care of.  Now for a job.

          Enter Wideline’s need for a babysitter.

          After talking with Wideline on Friday, I went back to her on Saturday with this idea: Wideline brings the baby to the Center, and Ashley’s mom takes care of the baby during the school day.  Wideline would have a babysitter and be able to return to work, and Ashley’s mom would have a job!

          God brought two people together who had needs the other could meet.  I don’t know how it will all work out, but God has put them in the same place at the same time for a reason.  

         

It will be a joy to watch how it all plays out.