Rachel's first day at pre-school

Now a month in it is amazing to see time flying and Chad feeling more like home! There is so much to take in, process and understand living here, and so much we would love to share. I am just not sure where the time goes! In due course we will share more about life and work here and all that we are up to. For now though I just wanted to share a quick post to ask for prayer for Rachel today and through this week. 

Today is her first day at pre-school. A local Chadian french speaking pre school! She was excited to be going and it is great that she is with two other MAF children who she has been playing with here on the MAF compound since we arrived. Esther is 4 years and has already been at this pre school for the past year, while Nathan, who is 3 years is also just starting today. Its a long morning for them as they start between 7:30 and 8am and finish at 12:30pm. 

There were a few tears as I left her there this morning so I am now home longing for 12:30 to arrive so I can go and see how she is!

Please do remember her this week and pray for her to feel peaceful about going each morning. Also pray for her as she has to begin learning a new language. Little brains are amazing but I'm sure the next few weeks will be tough for her as she copes emotionally with being away from mummy and daddy, mentally as she tries to understand french and physically as she copes with the long mornings. 

More on life here to follow very soon...