There are a few people who need a blog shout out for some really wonderful donations to our school. We have received some nice school supplies from Janet, Christine, Brad and Lonnie, Target Coon Rapids, Amy and Andy, Doug and Joan. We have slowly been introducing these gifts to our students as they are not used to such luxuries and might be overwhelmed to receive them all at once. Also, we are trying to teach them to care for these items so that they will last a long time. Art club has begun to sell our friendship bracelets to buy paper so we can start painting. This is helping the students with goal setting and a sense of responsibility.
Of course I can't go without acknowledging the HUGE fundraising efforts of Willows Community School who we loved talking to on the phone. Their huge gift is more than our students could ever imagine. For any of you who are following from Willows, please be patient with us as we update you on how these gifts get put to use. Things move very slowly in Malawi.
I should also give little shout out to some major life events that we have already missed while being here:
Kim and Rob had another baby boy, Tyler.
Kent and Lis had a baby boy, Elijah.
Jon and Julia got hitched!!! We were very sad to miss the wedding, but wish them all the best.
I also hear my cousin, Christine, is graduating from college next weekend! I am very proud.
We wish we could be there to celebrate with all of you.
Oh, I should also add that our nephew, Max, learned to ride a bike. We are looking forward to hearing about it in his next letter because he can write now too
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