The Beginning

I want to invite you to my blog to learn and stay updated about what God is doing in my life.

As you may know I had been teaching English for a private homeschool in Myanmar for the past 6 years.  Though I have enjoyed this job, I decided to move on to what God has been putting on my heart the last couple years.

Since I resigned from my previous work God has been faithful in reassuring and directing me to His purposes.

During the first week after my resignation, I had a lot of doubt and thoughts of going back to my previous teaching job which provided a salary and my visa.  This was because I was afraid of the possibility of having to leave Myanmar.

On March 8th, while I was having my quiet time, I read Matthew 6:24b "You cannot serve both God and Money." I realized that I had been using my own power and strength through my working (serving Money) in order to live and serve in Myanmar.

My Myanmar and English quiet time book

Next I read 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."  By giving up my job I was seeking God first and I was so encouraged that his promise is that all these things will be given.   I had finally let go and let God.

 and 6:34, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own."  From that day I have had peace about being fully in God's hands.

I flew home March 28th and had the pure joy in surprising my whole family.  My very good friend Helen Shaw helped by picking me up and bringing me home.  Surprising my family was the most fun I've had in a very long time.

Over the last 6 years my heart has grown for the local people, in particular the children. They have their whole lives ahead of them and yet they have so many challenges.  One big challenge is the English language.

I recently found out that the 10th grade examination (equivalent of 12th grade) is primarily in English.  Only the Myanmar language and History are not in English.  At a friend's house I came across a Math examination and it was entirely in English, story problems and all.  I was shocked, especially as I was unable to solve a single problem myself.  Many students fail their examinations.  Those who are financially able to, spend a year attending special tutoring sessions, and yet many of them still fail.

I am currently starting an English center, Legacy English Center, to make a difference in children's lives.  I will start with 3 year old preschool and build each year to kindergarten. After that I'm considering 1st through 6th grade after school English language classes. 

Naw Eh Wah

This school idea was started the same day that God showed me that I let go and let God.  My friend Naw Eh Wah had gone to speak with the landlord about my returning to America.  When she came back she reported that he thought I should start an English school.

Naw Eh Wah teaching at an orphanage

At this point, steps just started to come into place.  The permission to start the school in our neighborhood, our understanding of what is required, or not required became clearer.  Step by step this idea has come into reality, this dream of mine has come true.

I will be returning to Myanmar the end of May to set up and hopefully open in mid to late June or July.

Please join me to pray for wisdom and guidance as my friend Naw Eh Wah and I start this new school.