I have to say that I was not sure what this week would be like after being on vacation. Would I need a vacation to recover from the vacation?
I arrived at school on Monday and it was so wonderful to see their smiling faces and hear "Hello, teacher," and "Good morning, teacher". My teacher informed me that during one of my class periods, I would go visit one of the 1st grade classes , since their exposure to foreigners is limited. She told me to spend maybe 10-15 min in the class. I got in there and they started talking to me and asking me questions and 10- 15 min turned into 35 min. It was such a blast. I told them about my family and they asked questions like, "Does America have good food?" I responded with a definite yes! Then they asked me to bring them something American so they could try some. I also let them look at my eyes, since my eyes are far from the color of the Taiwanese people. I took my glasses off so that they could see my eyes better, and after a few minutes, one of them asked me to put my glasses back on to see if my eyes changed colors with my glasses on. Both Monday and Tuesday made me realize how much I missed not being around the Chinese people.
One thing that I was reminded of tonight was the important of having a right focus. I have said over and over again that I want to have a ministry mindset and always take advantage of ministry opportunities, but tonight, I saw something a little different than a heart that was willing to give whatever. Tonight, I saw that I was willing to give "whatever" as long as I could decide when I would give, how much time I would give, or I would be willing to give if it was fun and interesting. That is not true giving. So, this week, when that certain opportunity comes, I want to make sure I have a good attitude. Who knows, I could have a wonderful time, IF I don't let my selfishness get in the way.
I praise the Lord for the truth that He has allowed me to see over the past few weeks! He has continually shown Himself to be faithful in everything! Thank you again for your prayers!
God Bless,
Holly Polson
JiJi, Taiwan
