It's Friday night and today was the final day for VBS. Overall it went very well. It was difficult to say good-bye to our many friends that we made in such a short time. It rained in the afternoon and there were less kids there today because summer school does not meet on Fridays. Every child heard the gospel message and learned many Bible verses and truths throughout the week. About 10 to 12 children did pray to receive Christ between Thurs and Friday!
We also had our first injuries this morning, but nothing life threatening, so don't you worry! Not even a trip to a doctor or ER was necessary. So Essian and Relph families - here's the scoop: Mitch got a wasp sting on the thumb, but Chris (our driver) knew the natural remedy for it and rubbed some leaves together to remove the stinger. It swelled slightly, but now is almost gone. About ten minutes later, Peter sprained his ankle, rolling it on a rock. He tried a natural remedy called duct tape and had it wrapped up in no time. Later, fireman Joe gave him a proper ankle wrap. He's doing fine just hobbling along!! No need to worry - these boys are as tough as they come!!
After the P.M. VBS, we made another stop at the infirmary to help them serve dinner. We sang songs. A few girls stayed outside the building and talked with children who just naturally come up when they see a bunch of white people get off a bus. We probably stayed there an hour and a half again. Rebecca made a special friend...with a GOAT! No kidding and of all the times that there was no camera around, we saw her carrying it!!
After we cleaned up and went to downtown Savanna-La-Mar and the students picked either Burger King or KFC for dinner. Dave Kaynor, we always think of you when we see a BK in Jamaica and yes, the shake machine was working!! Back at the hotel, the annual "GIRL" night and "GUY" night (seperate, of course) rocked with laughter.
Tomorrow is the "FUN TOURISTY" day! We are headed over to Mo-Bay for some shopping and swimming. And sunblock is not optional this year!!
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Ok, so we didn't get a perfect record of no injuries and no illnesses. Mitchell, I just knew you couldn't make it a whole week (haha). Your brother got a bee sting too. Hope your ankle is feeling better Peter. Can't wait till Monday night (even if IT IS past my bed time) And Courtney, ARE YOU EATING. Looking like your gonna turn sideways and disappear. I know, I know... I'm a pest. Just miss you tons.
Love and prayers, Mom (Konop)
jamaica people whom i miss so dearly it's not even funny..
inside i wanna say "come home now!" but i know you guys are having a great and successful time sooooooooo.. i've been counting down the days since you left & only 3 more full days :D
lindsay&rachel, i have not heard anything status on gold fishie.. i am truly sorry:(
and rachel i saw a picture of you looking into the eyes of this adorable jamaican girl.. that was PRECIOUS!!
Gordon, i can't wait to see you too!!:) i told poptart you said hey & he tried arguing with me that he probably missed you more, i tried being kind but honestly trevor? we both knew he was wrong..
paige, i ran that stinking race. it was like 162 degrees at 7pm, and there were a ton of people there..parker&i got good times but we both agreed they could have been lower if we didn't have to run through pebbles. yes, pebbles.. i took one step and sunk.. it was epic.
patrick, my dad stole your softball jersey.. well parker got it for him so no worries, we didn't break in your house.
dena, like i said on facebook, i miss you sooo much! parker finally told me i'm getting better at driving today, i felt extremely accepted :)
have a splendid, remarkable, stupendous, marvelous, mind-blowing, monumental.. time at Jamaica these last few days:)
yes, i looked those up on thesaurus.com, my vocabulary does not consist of those astonishing words.
love, brooke:)
I hope you guys made it to my message but perhaps you're still reading Brooke's haha. Just kidding Brookelyn.
Haley- Two words, TEEN MOM!!!! A brand new season is starting! Did I tell you I met Catelyns mom?
Anyway, I'm off to Chicago for Micah's wedding. Be back early Monday morning.
I'm sure the week flew by for you guys cause it did for me and I've just been laying around eating potato chips.
Continue serving each other even on your "free" day.
See you all soon!
Ryan G.
So glad to hear the week went so well! God is good! Have a wonderful "funday"! Praying for your safe return! Can't wait to hear all the stories in person.
Love, Melissa o'brien
Ryan,
It was good to hear from you - even if it was "late". (: I guess I didn't recognize your skit - didn't see the ark, anyway. ): Hope you are having a great fun day today. Remember the sunscreen!! (That's a hint for all of you!) Love you and miss you,
Grandma
hey guys! glad to hear that everything went well! make sure that little cutie (paul) isnt like his brother and buy everything that the guy tells him to! love you and cant wait to see you monday night!
Love,
Parker!
Sunscreen is very important to all of you. It is your best friend JACK. It is about 100 today and sunny. We are expecting huge storms all day Sunday. Music camp starts on Monday...think that's all the news.
I am praying for you, love you and miss you.
Mom
WOAHHHH this week went by fast! YOU ALL COME HOME IN 2 days WOOOH :) And you have some dedicated fans a.k.a. Brooke who posted to this at 3:46 am... hahaha
ANYWAYS-
Kelllly, I like your hair! I love creeping on the pictures that Mrs. McGoldrick posted... they're very entertaining and nautur-ey looking because the grass is so green. haha yes, i did look at the scenery more than the people sometimes but it's ok ;). I cleaned out Pooh Bear today and he misses you. I found a bag of doritos and a bag of bbq chex mix inside... who could've put those in there?? ;) haha and i wrote you a letter because i've been bored and it's too hot outside to do anything... although i probably have no room to talk since you just dealt with extreme heat all week ;) I can't wait for you to come home and when you arrive call me!!!! I'll be at church camp but i'll find signal to answer :D I looked at the picture with you on the phone with me today hahaha you're so goofy. but i'll talk to you soon love! :)
LOVE,
Kimberlyn King
P.S. RACHEL i drew you a picture. I hope you like turtles :) And i love all the little children you're holding in the pictures! They look so precious :) Oh and I am currently pulling a you... i leave tomorrow for church camp and haven't packed yet. I would like to thank you for rubbing off on me. ;)
So, I sure am glad Monday will be here soon even if you all do arrive so late it will be TUESDAY!! before we get back home.
Dena sure do hope you are doing a disc again of all the Jamaica pics. Rachel, I'm hoping you have a ton of them too. This should be fun to scrapbook!!
To the leaders I am so grateful to you for allowing my kids the opportunity to participate in this amazing ministry. We will continue to pray that God's Word would not return to Him void but will accomplish exactly what He intends it to.
Love to each of you. Safety as you return.
Marme
I hope you're all having a marvelous time on your well-deserved fun day!! Thank you all for your hard work in preparing for this trip and for giving it your all this week in Jamaica! I said an extra prayer for Peter today - hope you aren't in too much pain today and can enjoy your day with the rest of the group! I hope the leaders are able to relax and enjoy too!
Paige & Ana, I want to know the story of the lady at the infirmary. That picture brought tears to my eyes more than once - well, a lot of pictures did that! (I can hear Lindsay saying "Ohhhh Mom!!!) I can't wait to hear stories from a lot of you!
Lindsay, I know you don't want to come home but your family misses you!! And your best friends miss you! And now that Jordan is sidelined he misses you too. And the Jam Tram misses you - but don't worry, I took it out today and drove it everywhere until I couldn't take the music and the gas light went on!! Soooo we are looking forward to having 5 whole days with you before you leave again for TLC!!
Have a wonderful time tomorrow as you worship the Lord at the Jamaican churches!!
Mom (Luzod)
Hope you all enjoyed your "fun touristy" day! ...and you didn't get too burned. I pray that tomorrow's worship time gives you all time to reflect on all of the goodness and love that the Lord heeped on you guys this past week, and that the awesome opportunity that you had to share God's love will translate into some kind of community service here at home/church! Can't wait to hear all about it. As a first-timer-parent, hope there's a "cool down" that us Moms & Dads can attend to hear all about the week. (Perhaps with some of those wonderful pix, Dena! - Not asking much, eh?) Joy to all!!! David & Daniel... been wanting to tell you just how quiet it's been without you two here. Am I getting used to it? ..........h-m-m-m-m.... Nah... YLMom (Kolis)
Patrick did you have any "Tourist Matt"s today?
-Matt W.
Miss Kelly,
Mom and I were at the softball games last night and at one point I was looking around to see where you were. I'm ready for you to come home. Whether you are ready or not I guess is another question.
I trust you've had a good week. Lots of work and lots of fun.
See you Monday night.
Dad
After looking at the all the pictures, one can definitely see the joy on the faces of these children, and also the joy that the students are experiencing. Haley, I know that the Lord will see you through the good-byes. Joel, Ryan and Logan all felt the exact same way. I'm so glad that you are there and that you can also receive joy from these little ones. I can't wait to see you!! I hope you got some pictures when you had some free moments. I'm at home today, but I'm still able to pray for the service and the opportunity for you to see how people can still have so little, and yet find joy in their lives.
Thank you to all of you students and leaders for being a part of this ministry. I know the students will draw upon this time in different places in their lives when they come home. Haley, who would have thought Joel would be sitting on the streets of L.A. talking, sharing, and feeding the people who are in need. God can use any of us, anywhere if we let him.
Love you Haley, Mom
P.S. Ryan better not say anything about my long note, or Brooke's either, "cause I'm still his mom!!=)
Hi Leslie,
Our Sunday here has been a blessing. I have a VBS meeting today and I've been making palm trees for the Kdg. room decorations. Hopefully you didn't get too carried away on Sat. & still have money left for food on the return trip. Ha, Ha! I'm planning on making cinnamon rolls Monday as a welcome home treat. We're so looking forward to seeing you and hearing all about the trip. I want to know if Ryan had any trouble getting his ninja stars through customs. Keep praising the Lord on the trip home remember you are always Christ ambassador.
Love, Mom
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