Tomorrow we will have our Thursday American Life and Language Classes. They are from 10am until 12 but our time with our refugee friends tomorrow is from about 9 to 1 because of the time allotted for bus pickup and drop off. We have our borrowed van tomorrow. We are thankful that Mr. Sonny will be able to drive again for us. He will make two trips most likely. In the future it will be good if some of our refugee friends could get themselves to and from class themselves. We understand though that there will always be a need for some transportation help. Again, Asha’s needs a van/bus.

Many families only have one car and many have no car at all. If they are fortunate to have one car and a driving individual in their home it’s usually the father who drives himself to work. This leaves moms at home and since most of the refugee moms we work with are uneducated they are eager to come to class to learn to speak English and be educated. Refugees who have disabilities are often really stuck at home. Asha’s Refuge wants to help get them out and active in their community learning and in positions to give back.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow. At the same time, I’m a little anxious. We are in new borrowed building space and I want to be sure I am respectful and show my thanks to those who have allowed us to share this great space. I know there will be some activities going on at the church and our refugee ladies may get to meet some members of the church. That will be a sweet time. I am always unsure what to expect with serving my refugee friends and working along side of others. I always expect the unexpected and here lately the unexpected seems to be chasing me!

Serving in the capacity that we are at Asha’s Refuge has been challenging to say the least. It’s been a huge blessing at the same time. Deborah and I keep on keeping on as the Lord directs our path. It’s not easy though…we are doing something we have never done before. I learn new things every day. I am thankful for supporters and for those who are like minded that root me on, scrape off my knees when I fall down and lift me up pointing me on my way.

Tomorrow I’ll keep on keeping on. Pray for us if you think of us. Pray for me friends, I want to be and remain in the very center of Gods will even when it’s tough.