Happy 4th of July to all my fellow Americans!
Today marks the end of a spectacular week of Holiday Club. I am privileged to have worked with such an amazing group of kids. God worked in some unfathomable ways this week and many kids were saved as a result. It was an emotional day today as I received personal thank you notes, gifts, lots of hugs and sad goodbyes. Although it has been an outstanding week, I am looking forward to the ability to relax AND sleep for more than the usual 5 hours each night.
For dinner tonight, the Reyburn's and I picked up Chinese on the way home from the commencement program. Although at first a little apprehensive, it was actually really delicious! I would tell you what I got but I can't remember exactly what it was called. I think it had something with 'fran' (fraan, not Fran as in a common female name) in it. What a nice way to end Independence Day!
Today I realized that this year is the first year ever I have not been in the U.S. for the 4th of July. Although I miss being at Lake Gaston, team odyssey and my sweet nephew that is not waiting for me to get back before he grows up, today was an excellent first. There were so many individuals today that remembered what today meant for me as an American (even though they do not celebrate it here, obviously) and took the time to tell me "Happy Independence Day!". In fact, one of the guys from our group of sixth and seventh grade leaders wore a pair of American flag jogging pants today in honor of me and my good ole' American self.
In reflecting on all that has occurred this past week, I am even more anxious for next week (trailer ministry). God's doing great things in Pretoria and I am so excited to be a part of it.
xoxo
Taylor
Tate,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great week! We missed you at the lake, but there will be many more years at the lake. We enjoyed FaceTime this morning! I hope all goes well at the villages! Take care we love you bunches!