So on Friday evening while, Jullianne, my super sweet T.A., and I were working late in the EK, I was already planning on how I would maximize my Saturday morning. Maybe a short run, an exploration through our local farmer's market, some good coffee, and a Skype date with a friend? Sounded like great options to me. But then, my selfishness was interrupted by reality.
As were getting ready to walk out the door, Jullianne told me about a conference she was going to attend the next day in the city.
"But I'm not sure what I'm going to do with Matthew..." She expressed. Matthew is Jullianne's young son (7 years old). "His dad is out of town on business, and I don't know if I should leave him home alone."
Before I knew what I was saying, my lips were offering to spend the morning with Matthew.
"Oh my goodness!" Her face lit up. "Are you sure??"
I thought about my perfect Saturday morning.... and I hesitated.
First, because I'm selfish. After a crazy week, I was looking forward to spending Saturday morning relaxing - not necessarily serving.
And second, because her son only speaks limited English, and my Chinese is still extremely limited - not quite sure how that would work, haha.
"Of course." I slowly agreed. "It will be a blast."
And it really was.
I arrived at Jullianne's home early on Saturday morning. Matthew, who is usually pretty reserved, was soooo excited to see me!
We had a blast together building blocks, reading English books, and making yarn crafts.
We even ventured to a local grocery store and bought ingredients to make chocolate chip and jellybean cookies (the jellybeans were Matthew's addition). I'm sure we were a sight to see at the grocery store - Chinese 1st grader and foreigner walking around and chatting together in "Chinglish." :)
At the grocery store, I kept asking Matthew what he wanted to eat for lunch. He kept telling me all he wanted was rice, haha.
So for lunch, I humored him and made rice and eggs (such a healthy and complete lunch, eh?).
We made up for our lack of nutrition with our chocolate chip jellybean cookies, I'm sure. :)
That afternoon, Jullianne returned and we all ventured out to a nearby park together. I loved the opportunity to chat with her and hear more about her life.
Oh friends, I just love her so much. The Lord definitely knew what He was doing when He gave her to me as a T.A. She has become so much more than my coworker - she is my friend. Through our conversation, I pray I was able to share a little bit of His light and truth with her. I would love if you could pray that He would draw her unto Himself and grant His life to her. :)
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