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Second Semester

Our second semester began March 5, 2007 and we are now in full swing and going into week 5...hard to believe!!! All is well and I just celebrated my first birthday in another country. I do have to say that it was a wonderful time. We began to celebrate the week before and ended the week with a dinner out at MoonRiver on Friday night where the team gave me the most awesome chair for my room. (Pics are posted at shutterfly) On Sunday, the 25th, I had lunch with a friend from the states who was here on business and then headed back to the campus for some more presents!!!
Beth and I were watching a movie and Ivy, student, called and wanted to talk. So, I headed out to the track and spent about 30 minutes walking around. We headed back to the building and she had to go by her classroom, so I went along. As we got to the room, the lights were out and the hall was full of students!!! Yes, a surprise birthday party from the students!!! It was so precious and sweet. The students were awesome and did a great job!
Enjoy the pics at shutterfly!!!

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