We have been busy here with school and dorm life. Zach, Luke and Chris participated in Turkey Bowl - a flag football competition the day before Thanksgiving. We had a good day. I was very sore for many days - this old gal isn't used to running around chasing a bunch of young girls! But I had a great time. Zach's team won the middle school division, and let's just say the staff team played! It was soooo hot and dusty. The staff team was mostly just gasping for air and desperately seeking water to quench our dry mouths! We won 1 game and we didn't embarrass ourselves - which is always a plus. We had a nice Thanksgiving with turkey and ham. We celebrated with our mission. Zach helped with music.
We have a week left of school before break. Everyone is ready for a break. We will have some down time before Christmas to just reconnect as a family and just relax. We are looking very forward to that! The kids will get quickly bored without all of their friends, but are looking forward to just relaxing too. Senegal is getting into the Christmas spirit - everywhere we looked yesterday on our drive downtown, we saw cheesy trees and gaudy garland. It seems Muslims get caught up in the bling of Christmas. Lights, garland, tinsel, blow up Santas, party hats, and cheap toys are abounding everywhere you drive. Here you can drive and shop at the same time. I haven't yet bought a Christmas tree from my window, but I am tempted.
The kids have finals Monday - Wednesday and then they start tricking out to go home. All of our guys will be headed home by Friday. It will be so quiet around here, that is for sure. I know that I will miss these big lugs!!
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