Knockpatrick Newbies

This year we have a lot of new students. 

and all seem to be older. Some are Mobay transfers,

some had been going to hearing schools, some had

been going to different deaf schools on the island,

and sadly some are coming to us and they still

don't have a language.

 Andre Powell

 Andre Simmonds

 Ann-Marie Mitchell

 Glenn Evens

 Hugh Anderson

 Iyesha Graham

 Johni Nephew

 Keyana Tyndale

 Kemar Hutchinson

 Shawayne Hare

 Sonya Harvey

Stacia Campbell

Please be praying for the new studenets

as they continue to transition to life 

here at KP.

Thanks.

A New Normal...

We are now 3 weeks into our new routine of

Neiah going to school each day.  They

days are long for her, and Praise Jesus I think

we are finding a new balance.

 I have gotten this face many times 

the last few weeks because she is just so

tired by the time she gets home.

(she has a 7 hour school day at 2 years old)

As soon as I ask her to do anything it leads

to a pouty face, or melt down.

 She has homework about daily....

and since she is only 2, it really means that I 

have 'homework' daily.

After 3 weeks, I finally feel like we are getting this

school routine thing figured out.

So while I was grocery shopping I decided to 

make a SPLURGE for Neiah to celebrate 

getting this new balance down.

 After getting introduced to grapes in the states, she 

now begs for them all the time. They are CRAZY expensive

down here, but sometimes you just have to splurge.

Some things I have no problem justifying down here.

spending $5 for a few grapes I haven't been able to justify yet.

BUT last week I did.
She was SO excited!

Our weekends are spent catching up on sleep.

 She wakes up about 7a.m. and by 10a.m. has fallen asleep again

in random places around the house.

Praise Jesus for times of growth for both of us.

Praise Him for sustaining us through these times

of Growth. They are not always easy but they are

Good!

Happy Sabbath!

 Have a great week.

Sweet Moments

What to do, when the day is dreary and cold, and the pest control guy has

come to spray for bugs? 

Bundle up the babies and snuggle them outside:)

I am so blessed by these moments!

They're back!

After 2 months of a 'deserted town' feel with the kids gone,

they are now Back!

We seem to have a lot of new kids this year and they are all

older. We got 3 or 4 transfer students from Mobay, some from 

May Pen, and another few from...idk where because they don't have

language enough to tell me:)

 Andrea still seems to be the baby this year and she is a handful!

 Tyrell had a hard time transitioning back to school,

but is now doing great. Praise Jesus!

 These girls are growing up WAY TO FAST!

 Futbol is the game of choice after school.

I love this girl! She is such a blessing and its been so fun watching

her grow up.

Please continue to pray for the kids and some are still not back to 

school, and for their transition back to school life once they arrive.

Thanks.

Since its been a while....

I thought I would post some pictures of my babies:)

 Meet Bella. 

She is the newest addition at New Hope.

 Big Chris

Is still a lazy boy as his belly grows daily:)

 Christian is up and walking!

 Big Jermaine is now creeping and pulling himself

up on things, and has 2 teeth!

Such a huge plus for a kid who is over a year old!

 Mighty Mouse Kimmy is always happy and chatting

to whoever will listen.

 Kristen

Being sweet and smiley, and taking a break from

bulling any and everyone.

 Ky Guy 

always being a goof

 A sweet Shamario smile,

caught in between his consistantly overdramatic

break downs

 Tafique in a rare and giggly mood

 Sweet Tedddy Bear

Miss Tiffany 

always has a big toothless smile, and 

is always on the go!

1st Day of School!

I thought I was ready. I know this is a good thing...,

but when I went to drop her off for her first day of school...

It was A LOT harder on me then I expected.

 

I am SO thankful she has a good school to go to,

and a kind teacher.

I pray we quickly find our routine in getting up so early

so she gets to school on time.

I don't know what to do without having her by

my side all the time. Its going to take time getting

to this new normal.

I am so excited to go get her and hear about

her first day of school!

Prayers for her and this new routine would

be appreciated! Thanks!

Back from Furlough

The past few months have been a blur of chaos and the frustration,

that ended in praise and fun as God perfectly opened the doors needed,

(in His PERFECT time and not mine..at all) and Neiah and I were

 able to come up to the states for a few weeks.

PRAISE JESUS, She is a great traveler and the travel days

went SO smoothly. Because this was her first time to the states

we stayed VERY low key. Mostly around mom and dads house

visiting with a few people here and there.
We didn't let everyone know we were coming because we didn't

want to offend the many we would not get to see during our visit,

because of a short visit time, and trying to keep things as simple,

and 'home' based as possible for Neiah's sake.

 She loved her time with Colt and Brady

 And Jaxon and Kensley.

 We got to watch Uncle Ryan coach and play baseball

 She was able to help mow, and stuck with it until I made her

get off .

 We were able to visit a small zoo and she surprised

me with her boldness in getting near the animals.

 We tried the children's museum with Colt and Brady.

She tried to have fun but had her 'overwhelmed' smile on her

face over half the time.

 There were lots of rides taken on the Polaris.

She wasn't sure of it at first....

 but ended up loving it.

 Lots of time was spent playing on the play ground

 and with side walk chalk

 She loved the afternoon we spent at Jumping Jax

with Uncle Ryan, Jaxon, and Kensley.

 This was her favorite bouncy house and she probably went through

it 20+ times.

 Car rides full of singing with cousins.

 These two did so good together.

I loved watching them play together.

 This was just a super cute picture caught during family pics

 All the cousins

 not sure what to think of all these pictures with these crazies.

Jaxon's one request was to take a 'level complete' picture.

You know how the video game player jumps or does some move

when they beat a level?

So this was our attempt at that.

 

So thankful for the time we had in the states.

Prayers for smooth transition days back for Neiah

and I, and for all the busyness that is to come this week.

Thanks!