eggs, esther, extra mural activities
When you have to feed 10 people per sitting (the 8 of us, plus Nathan and Adrianne, who are staying with us this week), you go through a lot of eggs. Each of these trays holds 28 eggs, and we get three trays per week. That's 7 dozen eggs!
A couple of words from Esther: "I miss you. Hope to see you soon, next year. Life is good. My favorite fruit here is guava and my favorite restaurant is Pizza Del Forno ( I think that's how it's spelled). I also like Papachinos cause we got to make our own pizzas. My favorite class is history and science and english."
At school this term we're doing a lot of extra curricular activities. I meant to actually put this under "Dd", but I forgot, and it fits better here anyways. Ivan does cricket and swimming, Esther does chess and softball, and Becca also does chess and softball, as well as choir. This last game that Becca participated in, she pitched half the game. Go Becca! Teresa does softball (she's on the Junior team) and her team is doing well. Jonathon does cricket and choir, and then chess, and he's loving choir, being the natural singer he is. I'm doing swimming and this year I started debating. I'm really enjoying debating so far; I've debated communism and we're prepping for a debate opposing the statement "This house believes that individuality is more important than uniforms." Along with all of these, five of the six of us do music. I do vocal coaching with Jonathon, who also does guitar, and Becca, Esther, and Teresa are continuing with their piano studies.
As previously mentioned, last night was the night of the Valentines Ball. Teresa, as a grade 8, was required to attend, and I chose to go as well. I think it's safe to say Teresa hated it, but that's because she hates dresses, dancing, loud music, and pretty much the idea of a high school dance in general. It didn't help that she was required to waltz with a boyyyyyy. :) oh the joys of being an older sister. I enjoyed myself, although it wasn't as amazing as it could have been. I had fun dressing up. And dressing Teresa up. First night wearing heels.... 3 inches and a bit wobbly, but I got used to them. 
Francina: Francina, our housekeeper, is from Limpopo. She has a two-year-old son, Lotta, and an older son, Jonas, who attends college in Johannesburg. Francina wants to be a teacher at some point in her life, or go into law enforcement. 
Friday: Every Friday, after school, we do music lessons. I've started voice lessons again, with Jonathon, who is also taking guitar, and then Esther, Becca, and Teresa do piano. Every other Friday, Teresa and I go to Friday fun night with our youth group.
At school this term we're doing a lot of extra curricular activities. I meant to actually put this under "Dd", but I forgot, and it fits better here anyways. Ivan does cricket and swimming, Esther does chess and softball, and Becca also does chess and softball, as well as choir. This last game that Becca participated in, she pitched half the game. Go Becca! Teresa does softball (she's on the Junior team) and her team is doing well. Jonathon does cricket and choir, and then chess, and he's loving choir, being the natural singer he is. I'm doing swimming and this year I started debating. I'm really enjoying debating so far; I've debated communism and we're prepping for a debate opposing the statement "This house believes that individuality is more important than uniforms." Along with all of these, five of the six of us do music. I do vocal coaching with Jonathon, who also does guitar, and Becca, Esther, and Teresa are continuing with their piano studies.
David: A few words from Dad: "It is so good to be back home after my 2 week trip to Zambia. I had a great trip working with the World Vision Zambia team in Kitwe (an area in northern Zambia also known as the Copperbelt because of the copper mines) as well as in the capital city of Lusaka. My work continues to go very well and I am learning a great deal about how our work here in Africa actually comes together in the communities we are serving. It was great to hear many inspiring stories this past week of lives being touched and yet there is so much additional need as well. We continue on day by day doing the best we can and trusting in the Lord to provide for our team and the people we are working with. I pray all is well with all our friends and family around the world. Thanks for supporting us in prayer from so many places. Blessings to all!"
