Tuesday, March 2, 2010
























































Here are some pictures of our candlelight party and more of the friends we've met here. The first picture I've included is of two little fleshly brothers. We attended the Spanish meeting on Sunday morning (in case I haven't mentioned it we walk to the Kingdom Hall). I saw these 2 walking ahead of us, bookbags in hand, shirts and ties, but no parents. During the meeting they sat in front of us. They looked up every scripture and commented several times during the Watchtower study. Afterwards I asked a local sister where there mother was. The best I could understand was that their mother left and their father had no interest in the bible. They did have an older sister and a brother that just got baptized, who helps them press their clothes. So, here were these 2 boys(maybe 8 and 10) that had got themselves dressed and walked to the Hall, fully prepared to comment and pay attention all on their own! Their are many examples like this here. It is truly a testimony to the potential of young people. It seems back home we underestimate what our children are capable of, coddling them and worrying about overloading them. Here though, it seems that the parents or even the children themselves are unaware of the limits we think are reasonable. Granted, not every 8 year old here is studying by themselves and not every 10 year old has 2 of his own bible studies, but it is very encouraging to meet so many that are.

1 comment:

  1. Yep! I think we all need to look at our kids n see them for the very smart people they are! Nice for you to share :)

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