Day 29 — Monday July 16, 2007

Today was our first day back in school after the weekend and everyone was pretty exhausted after yesterdays chobe expedition, but we still woke up with sunshine and smiles in order to go out and be with the kids. This morning Kevin and Katie (one of the long term volunteers) got the chance to go to Mafuta where they taught kids songs and stories. Kevin did an excellent cow imitation during his own rendition of Old McDonald, and learned quite a lot of other songs at the same time. Be sure to have him perform for you at home.While they were gone Courtney got the opportunity to teach the kindergarten class by herself, and Jackie taught the elementary students. The rest of us either monitors, babysat, or did manual labor. Throughout the day Frank was put to task on various jobs, including computers, fences, and lightbulbs. Later in the day he got to swim with the crocs in the Zambezi, when the water pump broke down and they had to wade in in an attempt to fix it. During craft-time, Jamie, Jackie, and Courtney got to go on an outride which has now inspired both Jackie and Courtney to attempt riding lessons at home in the free time that they don’t have. They all had a great time though and didn’t fall off when Jana had everyone trot. Towards the end of craft time some of the boys were getting haircuts so Melissa got the opportunity to shave Mateo’s head. For chores Courtney had her debut as a farm girl where she learned how to milk a goat and held a goats butt still. Kevin once again ran out to help fetch goats and everyone else did what they could to help. Carol helped to prepare wonderful chicken potpies for all of the kids dinner. After dinner Sarah went to complete her Bible study with the older children, and Rebecca took Jackie and Carol with her to Hippo Lodge where she had a Bible study with some of the women in the town. Everyone is happy and healthy although we are dreading tomorrow when we have to say goodbye to all of the kids whom we have grown to live. It’s so hard to become a part of their lives and then turn around and leave the minute you truly begin to know them, love them, and see the people they really are. Keep us in your prayers, a long flight is looming over the horizon.
    Blessings, Melissa

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