My seventh month here seems to have been my most emotional one yet! As my international coworkers say, “The first year of living in a different country brings out all of the emotions, so remember to have grace with yourself.” It’s not that anything is going bad, in fact, I think it’s the opposite, IContinue reading “february 2021.”
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january 2021.
A month of gratitude. Our students came back on campus! Praise God! After teaching them online since September, it was so special to be able to teach in the classroom again! I have the sweetest bunch of third graders. I often tell them that God hand-picked them for me. They are curious, engaged, and sweethearts.Continue reading “january 2021.”
december 2020.
This was the first time in my life where I spent a December without snow! I have spent Christmas away from my family before, but had never spent an entire winter season without any snow! In fact, right now in Kenya, it’s summer and the temperature gets hotter every day. I’m really enjoying the warmContinue reading “december 2020.”
november 2020.
Good morning from rainy Nairobi! I know this monthly newsletter is coming out late again, I’m blaming it on the unreliable internet and maybe the stress load of a teacher in November. Nonetheless, I am setting a goal to send out December’s update on January 1st! You heard it here first, folks! 🙂 This monthContinue reading “november 2020.”
october 2020.
What a month! October has been my third month here and it has been the month with the most challenges yet. From internet and electrical issues to schools continuing to be closed to flat tires. This month has been harder than others, BUT I have been encouraged to see how God continues to work despiteContinue reading “october 2020.”
september 2020.
What a whirlwind of a month! It must have been because I am writing this on October 10th only just realizing that a new month is here! September was a busy month filled with new adventures and experiences. The month started off by beginning the school year! While teaching online is not exactly ideal, theContinue reading “september 2020.”
august 2020.
What a whirlwind of a month August has been! But, all I can say is that God has been SO faithful to me. I’ve been asked a lot lately, “How are you?” and my response is “Honestly, so good! I feel as though I have every reason to be stressed, overwhelmed and anxious, but GodContinue reading “august 2020.”
location change: kenya, africa.
I’m in Africa! As of Tuesday night, I officially live in Africa. Wow. God is so faithful. This is truly the biggest dream come true. I am learning something new everyday. Like, karibu, which means welcome in Swahili. I have been practicing my bartering skills at the local markets, learning how to drive on theContinue reading “location change: kenya, africa.”
july 2020.
Well, it’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since I made my announcement about my move to Kenya. SO much has happened! COVID for one. I moved from BC to SK for another AND I became an aunt! Let’s recap the past few months. March- I went to Mexico with my school onContinue reading “july 2020.”
moving by beth paden boyd.
Excitement and sadness, I’m feeling alone I’m packing my feelings as I’m packing my home I’m letting go of security’s hand I’m heading off to a foreign land. Teardrops of memories of years gone by Toys we once treasured now on the shelf lie The laughter, the songs, the dances we danced The places whereContinue reading “moving by beth paden boyd.”
jocelyn's adventures in kenya. 