In spite of . . .

I emptied my bag of school books . . .

I stood in front of those classrooms full of students . . .

I’m copying exams . . .

. . . for the last time.

The school year is over–except for final exams and graduation. Next school year won’t be the same. We’ve all changed.

And it’s nothing short of a miracle. This helpless,  sinful instrument was only useful because of the hands of an Almighty God.

I’ve seen minds expand and comprehend things they once thought were too much to understand . . .

. . .  in spite of me.

I’ve seen hearts become softened and convicted . . .

. . . in spite of the fearful things that are constantly staring them in the face.

I’ve seen faces begin to shine with joy that cannot be gained from this world . . .

. . .  in spite of the Devil taking the lives of their family members.

And though this victory is not as great as others, I also saw the school photo shoot completed . . .

. . . in spite of the rain.

The Boys

The Teachers

KGC (Kindergarten C) and Tharamu Lahtee

KGB and Tharamu Pehsu

KGA and Tharamu Saytoo

Grade 1 and Tharamu Hazel

Grade 2 and Tharamu Behpaw

Grade 3 and Thara Chagoogoo

Grade 4 and Thara Dahboo

Grade 5 and Thara Ehgenyaw

Grade 6 and Tharamu Wahnaypaw

Grade 7 and Thara Timothy

Grade 8 and Tharamu Ida

Gardening Class and Thara Ehgenyaw

Sewing Class and Tharamu Hazel

Weaving Class and Tharamu Nawghaw

Medical Class and Tharamu Sharon (assistant teacher)