Shule

By Jacob -
First day of kindergarten and pre-school! 

Shule (shoo-lay) meaning school in Swahili. We had thought we were going to homeschool the boys this year and already had done four weeks when God placed Christ Church International School in our path. It seems to be everything we wanted in a school including being only a 100 yard walk down our street!

Excited about the library and all the new books! You would think we don't have any at home...


All the students and teachers gather for morning worship, prayer, and devotions. It is a small elementary school with about 9 children per grade, K-7th.

 We had been looking for friendship opportunities for the boys and feel very blessed that the Lord has granted the desire of our hearts. 

Kindergarten and 1st grade combined (Silas is in the back left, orange shirt). His first friend is a Tanzanian named Daniel. He is very excited!

Jason, though a little more shy than Silas, seemed to have a wonderful day and enjoyed his new friends. Here they are playing a "learn everyones name" game tossing a ball around to each person.

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  1. Baby Rocket Dog and HootieSeptember 9, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    So glad that Silas and Jason have found a good school. Back in 1955 I was in 1st grade, with a 2nd and 3rd grade class in the same room. I had 3 classmates. Back then we always said The Lord's Prayer and pledge of allegiance to start the day. I believe those times, in a small Pennsylvania school house, to have been the best years of my life. Your boys will always remember this special time. Blessings to you and your family.
    Cassie P.

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