Happy Birthday to Finn! This year he got to celebrate with both sets of grandparents, all his cousins, aunts, and uncles, as we took a whirlwind trip back to the USA in July. We wanted to get him checked with out doctor just to be sure he is okay, and he came out with a clean bill of health! It's been over 9 months since his last seizure! Thanks for the prayers, they are helping.
During the brief stint in the States, we did lots of business, some quick family stops, and Tim bought all his books for the next school year. With worms, mold, and humidity as paper's nemeses, it was vital to purchase some fresh books that won't give the student's some funky lung fungus. Yes, it has happened before.
The graduating six of 2009 at Amazon Valley Academy went out with a grand ceremony in the transformed gym. Mr. Stewart opened the ceremony in prayer, then we enjoyed a sermonette, songs, slide shows, and salgados (salty snacks). The graduates are heading to various countries for Bible school, college, or work. We are proud of their accomplishments and pray for a grace-filled future for each of them.
Rainy season (December through May) ended with a splash! George is standing in our front yard. Our neighbor Lizzie will try to get home from school on her bike...ha! The roads were something else too! Unfortunalty, you can't take a dip when it rains like this, because the internal worms you might get will stay with you long after the puddles have evaporated.
A game night at our house with the 9/10th graders. Pictionary. No matter what country you are in, the girls will ALWAYS win!!! HA! Getting to know the students here is one of our major focuses, and time together at our house (complete with food of some sort) is the best way to do it!
An average sized latanja fruit from a tree in our yard. It's the cousin of the grapefruit, and has a thinker skin and a much more acidic taste. Always fun to see what will pop out on our trees!
Come get your program from George for Curse you Jack Dalton!, the melodrama perfomed by the AVA drama club. I (Jill) was able to co-direct, act in, and do the make-up and hair for the performance. It was a hit! But why was I cast as "Mother Dalton" when I still feel 16? Doing hair and make up in a climate where even your moisturizer drips off your face in sweat was a challenge, but I want to thank Redken hair products for their amazing hair spray and Evangeline who gave me a bottle of it!
3 comments:
Great to get your update!!!! Always a treat! Sure do love you guys and are praying for the start of school!
You da best! Shake yer booty!
Many blessings as you continue serving the Lord!
Monsoon rains, a melodrama and a birthday trip home...must be the Amazon Stewarts! Looks like God is using you in a mighty way. May His Hand of mercy, grace and protection remain upon you as you help build His Kingdom on earth!
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