Out and about.

So, last week we went on what is called a "walking tour" with the dts students. We went to North Beach (aka the 'Little Italy' of San Fran) and saw the sites. I took less pictures of the sites and more of us, as I usually do. So, let me introduce you to a few of our wonderful students:

This lovely lady here on my left is Ms. Heidi. As you can see, she poses near the Italian flag that wraps around every telephone pole in the area. Delightful!

Here is a shot of me and Sara. We are standing in Washington Square, where many parrots like to dwell among the trees. You can see them swoop around from time to time.

Stephanie isn't the brat that she makes herself out to be in this picture....she is actually quite a gem.

Here is Mayra and I waiting for the bus to come to take us up to Coit Tower.

This is Sarah Johnson at the Coit Tower lookout (a lovely view of San Francisco, the bay, Alcatraz, etc.). She was tired of the sun and fresh air, so it seems.

This is Tyler! He is the only boy on our school. God has blessed him with much patience...

Below is Erin and I. We had reached the top of Coit Tower at this point and here we are enjoying the beautiful scenery!

There are 4 others that I don't have pictures of yet. Tonight me, two girls on staff, and three of the DTS students are going out for female prostitute ministry. It's only the girls' second time to go out. I love seeing God give them a heart for the women on the streets, but it's always a challenge too...to see such pain and be able to learn to see God in the midst of it, and His hope and promise despite the darkness. It's a really good time for God to grow our faith...I keep praying that we can find more ways to be an encouragement to these women and be able to share whatever we have that God has given us, whether it be gifts or just the understanding of who He is and what He can do.

That is all for now!