Saturday, June 25, 2011

Update!


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Sorry it's been so long once again. Nothing has really happened lately, especially with our visas. Frank got pages added and we are once again on a wait and see routine, with them of course saying, "next week!" Well, it's Monday and not a word. We haven't been kicked out either so that's good. The weather here is pretty strange. I have been wearing a windbreaker and sometimes long sleeves in the morning and then it will either get hot with the sun roasting us unless you are in the shade where you  need to put your jacket back on, or it will suddenly pour down rain and soak you to the skin unless you brought your bike poncho. This is the strangest summer I have ever experienced. Gone are the dog days of S.C. Here, it could be any season at any time of the day and change within hours. I'm not complaining though. Nothing wrong with upper 70's and low 80's with a breeze. School ends soon, only two more weeks. I will miss my student Joe very much. He has become such a part of our lives, it seems strange that he won't be around to talk to anymore. We are going to try to visit him in his hometown before he ships off to Sydney, Australia in the fall. I have high hopes for this one. His kind heart and willingness to learn have left their mark on my heart. For example, we have talked about how important it is to avoid the bad habit of swearing. He told me that before, in his hometown, it was cool to swear in English. But, he says, now because of our talks, he feels guilty when he hears it from people or in movies. I explained what a conscience was and how to use it. He really takes it in and tries to apply himself. He wants to make the best impression possible in Australia.  Hopefully he will have the opportunity to learn wonderful new things in his new country. Joe, I will miss you! Keep in touch!
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mandy

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