Back to School 2023

July 23, 2023, we delivered 42 backpacks for our 3rd annual Village Education Fund, Inc. giveaway to the kids of St. Paul’s Sudanese Episcopal Church in Phoenix. We saw our friends Mator, Pastor Andrew and Pastor John. With school starting the first week in August, they have a backpack, binder, a few fun items and books to get them excited and ready to gather their school supplies.

Here in Yuma, I start back to school on August 2nd. I get as excited as the kids. I dig through my closet of goodies I’ve collected all year and find prizes/crafts to share with each age group. My favorite is kindergarten. They get so excited with surprises. They still love everyone. I love circle time. We practice all the simple things getting us ready for learning.

In other parts of the world, school is a luxury. For now, sharing backpacks with the kids at St. Paul’s and sharing enthusiasm with the little ones at school is one small thing I can do on my part. I pray for children in other countries that God would keep them safe. What is one thing each of us can do to make a difference?

Love,

Laura