Feliz de acción de gracias! Or in other words -- Happy Thanksgiving! This has been a very different Thanksgiving for Ike and me. For one thing we went to school on Thanksgiving Day just like we do every day. And we spent the afternoon with our tutor Marcos, learning about pasados, preterites, and mandatos. But in between our "routine" activities, we did have time to think about our families and friends. It's sad to be apart - but it's been fun to remember special times that we have shared. Looking at photographs (of many of you!), smelling yummy hot spiced tea simmering on the stovetop and pumpkin bread baking in the oven, and listening to Christmas music are just a few of the triggers that bring back memories of special times together. And even though we are far from home, we have much to be thankful for! We are thankful for each of you - for your emails, for your prayers, for your encouragement and support of us.
Since we had school on Thursday (the kids had school on Friday as well), we celebrated thanksgiving with our team on Saturday. Lots of yummy food and sweet fellowship!
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| Brooke and Kristen making final preparations before we serve our plates. |
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| Giving thanks before the meal. |
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| Yum-Yum! |
Our menu consisted of chicken, dressing and cranberry sauce (☺), green beans, broccoli casserole, zucchini casserole, camote (kindof like sweet potatoes) soufflé, and strawberry salad. And that doesn't even include the appetizers and desserts! After we ate, the kids had "fun time" and the adults had time to talk and thank God together for his faithfulness and provision.
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| Abe and Eliza |
"¡Grande, Señor, es tu fidelidad!"
(Great, Lord, is your faithfulness)
