Here is a little blurb Janice sent about some of their interaction with their neighbors....
I'm learning arabic a little at a time. Today GG and I sat out on the mats with the woman and they gave us some Chadian Tea....It takes just like Sweet Georgia Tea...Really sugary(is sugary a word?) Anyway, Grace and I were very hesitant to drink it but whatayado?? They took the peanuts I brought over and put them in the tea so we could drink and eat at the same time. I had three cups full and Gracey had two and a half. Non filtered water and nice and orange. We actually had a really fun time with the ladies and the kids showed up twice between Koranic school. Gracey brought out all the beads and plastic kords she had to make necklaces, bracelets and anklets and the kids went crazy. Even the boys. We sat there for an hour putting them all together and tieing them on the kids. Lots of fun and great to see the smiles. One girl danced as she stood up. She was so happy to have some pretties on. The moms kept saying "shukarun"which means Thank you in Arabic. We will probably get diarrhea too but it was worth it!!!
Just a post script - they didn't get diarrhea!!
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Awesome! I will pray for the strength of your tummies. Would beads and string be a good thing for us to send?
Love and prayers -
L
OMGSH HOW COOL!!! Aw what a blessing to be able to do that and share with the kids=)=) Awwwwwwww I miss you and love you guys.
-Libbs=)
Wow, what a day, and what a neat way to share with the families, they are probably feeling very lucky to be living near to you, and rightfully so.
It's a great start! We are missing our Sunday phonecalls something fierce, longing to hear your voices and see you, but we will keep on keeping on and just pray for more smiles from you and your new neighbors!
God Bless One and all
Mom/G'ma
Wow, what a day, and what a neat way to share with the families, they are probably feeling very lucky to be living near to you, and rightfully so.
It's a great start! We are missing our Sunday phonecalls something fierce, longing to hear your voices and see you, but we will keep on keeping on and just pray for more smiles from you and your new neighbors!
God Bless One and all
Mom/G'ma
Hey, Steve's away so I play...... hee hee, Alex got me connected so I am able to check our blog and even leave a comment. YIPPEY!!!
I just want to say how much all your comments bless us. It makes us feel connected with you knowing you are staying connected, through this blog, with us and what is going on with us. Thanks R&L for taking over for us.
We are fighing sickness off and on but know you are all praying for us and so we are stronger for it.
Love you all.
jani
ps, next time you're out driving around and you see a 7-11 stop on in and have a slurpee for me. :0)
Lib and Amanda,
This is Gracey speaking, I miss you guys a ton...and everybody else of course. Going to send letters soon.
love GG
T-Rah says Hi you guys and Elaina and I found a dried up glue stick and I held a Praying Mantis today. Emma found atlantis, Mantis city of praying Mantis. Bye
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