Learning Patience and the Gospel

A little update of what's been going on lately. A couple weeks ago, Manny had his first visit to the dentist. Everything checked out great, and he did really well. Prior to the trip I asked him if he had ever been to one in Ghana and he proceeded to describe an event where someone came to his school and pulled all his "bad" teeth. It didn't sound like a particularly fun memory; so I was glad that his experience in America was much better! The rest of that day wasn't exactly fun, as we went to have more blood drawn and his second round of vaccinations:( As soon as Manny saw the health department his mood changed to quite solemn. But we've got all that behind us now!

Manny loved the dentist chair which moved up and down. He picked out these sunglasses as a prize once he was all done, and immediately regretted his decision as they were too small to reach his ears!

As Christmas nears our first semester of homeschooling is drawing to a close. I have been really pleased with his progress and impressed with his ability to absorb so much. However, I now have a totally different respect for others who homeschool and teachers! One word I have familiarized myself with is PATIENCE! It is really tough at times. Worth it, but tough.

I also have to mention a book (Helping Children to Understand the Gospel) that we have been using to teach Manny about the Gospel. He has really taken a liking to it, and it does the best job of any book I've seen for children. He is pretty capable of articulating the message of the Gospel now! I highly recommend it!