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I haven't fallen off the face of the earth...

I promise that I have not fallen off of the face of the earth, but I have been neglectful in updating this site!!! I started the semester out well and kept up, but now I am so far behind with pics and info that it scares me everytime I think of updating. So, I will say that Christmas was great and the play was wonderful. The students did a great job in the performance and the words were clear.

As a team, we drew names for gifts and on Christmas morning we had a late breakfast and then shared our gifts. It wasn't the same as being at home with family, but our Father has provided me with many sisters and brothers and I am grateful to be here with them. We were like little kids with all of our gifts and very thankful to be able to share the meaning with each other. We also had opportunity to share with
students in gifts, words, and fellowship. It was a great experience to spend this holiday in another country and still have a common understanding of the true meaning.
The new year is quickly passing us by and I sit here near the end of January which means the end of the first semester and I am amazed that I have been here for 5 months now. Time does fly when you are having fun and when you get older!!! We are approaching Final Exams and have completed our last week of teaching. For now we will review and help to prepare the students for the finals. We will fly home on Feb 6th and have the opportunity to spend a few weeks with family in the states and Canada before we all return for another fun-filled semester!!!



















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Amy Pearson Photography said…
Dahling, it's so good to see more pictures, and to hear you're doing well.

And you need to wear more PINK! Wow. Great color on you.

Love you! Praying for you each and every day.
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