End of the Year

Since the mission trip it doesn't seem like there has been much to write about. Things have been kind of routine-which is fine! School is over on June 8th and I will fly to the states on June 15th. I must admit I'm counting the days.

In April we had our international night. It was so nice. We held it in our school courtyard. There were over 20 countries represented. Most of the countries served some kind of food. I ate food from 5 different countries! Nigerian, Mexican, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Saudi Arabia. There was a short program. The kids paraded in carrying flags from the countries represented at our school. We have about 46 countries represented at our school. Many of the kids wore their traditional clothing. It was a beautiful sight.

My Bible class is winding down. We have one more lesson and then we start reviewing for finals. It's been an interesting year. For me, teaching Bible this year was not easy. I think my students learned a lot of good things but for the most part they were not excited about any of the things they learned! Once in awhile there was a spark of interest but unfortunately most of them wish they didn't have to take Bible and they don't have the best attitudes. Not all of them of course. Now before I sound like I'm totally pessimistic in other ways it was ok. I had some good talks with some of them, shared a few laughs (not as many as I would have liked!), and had a few successful lessons...It was a learning year. I am looking forward to trying it again next year.

These are the students I particularly have a burden for: Suelen and Arushi.

This summer my mom, dad, sister/husband, brother/family and me- we are all going on vacation together. We are going to spend a few days in the Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, near Pigeon Forge. As of now we're going to Dollywood, do some shopping and some hiking. Sounds fun, huh?!