Charlie was afraid that you'd think we'd joined some Moonie cult type thing when you read about the camp weddings. Hope it came across differently ~ harmless except for the fact that Mary is now a little nervous around her devoted "husband" who never leaves her side.
Our camp life ends tomorrow night and we are already getting the blues! I don't know what I'll miss most ~ the beautiful surroundings, the wonderful Polish counselors, the fantastic food or my sweet campers. Did I tell you about Kuba? On the first day, every camper stood up and introduced themself. Most kids raced through their name and said how many years they've studied English. Kuba (familiar for Jakob) stood up (picture a chubby, nerdy, red-cheeked Polish boy) and said "I like to eat and play computer games!" As you can imagine, he isn't the most popular ~ usually the victim of all the cool boys' jokes. After a couple days of suffering through sports activities, he came to my English session and told me he couldn't wait until Sunday. When I asked why he said, "I go to church and pray for rain." He wants to be food taster when he grows up. I adore him. Or Peter . . . Mary's "camp husband". He befriended our family from the get go and is never further than an arm's length away (his English is improving!). He's a gifted artist and has drawn beautiful pictures for Jane & Mary. Today Chase wasn't feeling well and, sure enough, Peter came to our room to deliver a precious Get Well drawing. When we went to Krakow for the weekend his parents came for a visit. They left a delicious marble cake for us. We continue to feel that we're gaining so much more than we're giving. I could go on & on describing all of the people here who are touching our lives. Yeah, it'll be hard to say goodbye.
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We are following your delicious adventures. You all are so great at describing your travels - it's all so wonderful! We love you and send you many hugs and kisses,
Janet and Leon
Hi Hildeburns, I just logged on to read about your trip for the first time, sounds like wonderful experiences, biking the UK and working with the Polish camp. Glad to hear Charlie is sleeping past 7:30. I'm flying to Hong Kong, Manila and Tokyo with my buddy Andrew tomorrow, I'll send him your link. Jim from Legend
Hi guys! After reading that first paragraph I actually laughed out loud. Pastor and Lynette left on Tuesday and will be meeting up with you guys. What a blessing that will be for all of you to connect with each other in unfamiliar surroundings. I was at the church last night and saw your SUV and was reminded of you again. It's funny how the Lord works. I think having your SUV there at the church is a constant reminder to lift you all up in prayer and remind me to check this blog. Matthew is back from Tennessee and will be starting school soon. I decided I would homeschool him this year (what am I thinking?). Actually, we are both very excited about it and are having fun looking at all the different options for cirriculum and possibly some college credits. It should be a very interesting year. We miss you guys. God Bless. Oh, I wanted to give you a Bible verse that I hope will speak to your hearts. Psalm 121. God bless.
so great to hear about your journey thus far and look forward to many more tales of adventure! Definitely getting a vicarious pleasure. Where are you off to next? We think of you each time we drive past your house (garden looks beautiful as usual). We miss you!
Margot, Peter, Eric and Julia
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