A Note from Kerry

Hello everyone, my name is Kerry, teacher of English here in Torreón for the past seven months. Take a close look at the picture.

I call them my gordita girls. I first met them on a Wednesday, in a class of English desde cero (our most basic class). Each took a seat, pencil ready and expectations high. "English only," they heard from my lips. And we began the journey, braving the twists and turns of the English language as a team.

Together, we have come to the sad conclusion that there is no magic pill for language learning. But these ladies have what it takes — call it spirit, gusto, or just plain determination.

At each week’s end we go out to eat at local gordita stands, ready to try all the varieties Torreón has to offer. And then it’s my turn to be put on the spot. "Spanish only, Teacher!" they laugh. And I just smile, thankful for the opportunity to discover more about who they are, not just what they know.

Amazing, isn’t it? How the Lord puts us in these specific times and places. How a life touches a life and the ripples go on. How the Word never returns empty. To God be the glory.

From Rachel: Kerry is currently serving as a WELS Kingdom Worker in Torreón. She'll be in Mexico until this summer. Thanks for sharing this with us, Kerry, and keep up the good work!