Dorothy

For the last six months it has been my privilege to teach at Project Samuel in Zambia Africa. It’s a great joy everyday to wakeup to our children singing as they are preparing for school.

Dorothy is one of the many children I tutor at Project Samuel. She is ten years old and is in the third grade. When I met Dorothy she couldn’t read or concentrate on a subject for more than twenty minutes. Her teacher at the village school once told me that she wasn’t sure Dorothy would ever do well in school.

I started reading with Dorothy everyday to help strengthen her ability to concentrate. When we started, we read basic three-letter words together; that is when I noticed if she wasn’t able to read a word right away she would give up and expect me to give up as well. Instead, I encouraged her to keep trying until she succeeded.

Today I am proud to say Dorothy can read an entire children’s book almost by herself! However, more importantly she has a desire to learn and truly believes she can. Yesterday Dorothy received her grades from the village school. She is in the top ten in her class and received an 80 on her English exam. I am so proud of her.

I know God has a great plan for Dorothy, and I am grateful to be able to help her find that plan for her life.

I believe God has called me to Project Samuel for children just like Dorothy. He has called me to help change their lives by sharing His love and being a voice of encouragement in their lives.

Love,

Rebekah Bullen

 
[quote]Educate a boy and you educate an individual. Educate a girl and you educate a nation. – African Proverb[/quote]