Wow, it has been awhile and so much has happened since my last post. I'll do my best to do a summary of the past few weeks.
The junior class went on a weekend field trip to the beaches of Normandy and stopped by Paris on the way back. The seniors went on a week long field trip to Rome. (I know, I thought I trip to the Toledo Museum of Art was a big deal in high school.) All the girls came back raving about how much fun they had and were full of stories. It's really amazing that they have this opportunity to see things they learn in history first hand.
Since the trips things have settled back in to place. We once again found a rhythm to life. I got to take a weekend off two weeks ago and it was incredible. I was able to travel to Adelboden, Switzerland with some friends and stay at a chalet that belongs to my missions organization. This was the view out my bedroom in the morning. Unbelievable.
Driving here is the same distance as driving to Columbus, Ohio from Bluffton. On the way home we also drove through Reichenbach, Switzerland! I was so excited I took a picture. This is for all the Reichenbach's in my life. Sorry it's a little blurry, we were driving fast.
That was the calm, then came this storm. This weekend we had some visitors in the dorm. They are very small and make your head itch. You got it, lice. I have to say, for as much work as it was, it was still a very fun extended weekend. We did at least 50 loads of laundry and washed 10 heads of hair 3 times each The girls even got got to stay home from school on Monday. The girls were great sports through everything and helped out wherever they could. And now, I have something new to add to my resume.
I am continuing to have dreams about lice, even though all my bedding and clothes have been washed and I have had my head checked by Susie at least 10 times. Because most of the girls stayed home on Monday my day off was pushed to Tuesday. Monday night when I got to my room exhausted and ready to collapse I found this and was reminded why I love my job. My girls make all the hard work worth it. I'll pick out their lice out any time.
For my day off I went to a castle outside of Lorrach with some friends for a picnic. It was a beautiful fall day and a nice walk. Here is part of the castle.
And here is a bench we found on our walk to the castle. It was in a grove of trees that were all changing colors. So picturesque.
Things are continuing to go well here. I am beginning to feel an ache inside me for home but that's okay. I do know that I am still exactly where I am supposed to be and that is a comfort. I also have sweet people in my life who send my packages and love letters. I am blessed. I will be staying here for Christmas and though it was a hard decision to make I know that it was a wise one. I'll get to experience my first German Christmas and I hear they are wonderful. Thank you for all your support and prayers. I am putting together an email update list so if you would like to receive updates via email just let me know and I will add you. And just for fun, a parting picture. Meet my new friend, the Swiss curly haired cow. I almost brought her home with me.
Peace.
