The first semester class put on a farewell party for our graduating class last Sat. night. Prof. David Love was the speaker and gave a great challenge to all of us going to our next stage of ministry.
After the party, there was an extended time of fellowship around the bonfire.
The kids sure had fun playing with their friends and gathering sticks to throw in the fire.
Mel and Kyle played their guitars for all to sing together around the fire.
We spent time talking with classmates and their families. Above: Kristi and I are talking to Paul Wilson (our class president and missionary to Mexico)
The Patton girls took care of Kaylee during the bonfire. S'mores, smoke, and sticky fingers were a common sight.
As for the new tradition...Paul and I decided to burn our grammar manual. Now let me explain why this felt so good. First off....the book was $43. Secondly, the book is not that helpful after we leave for the field, cause it was just a fill in the blank workbook that goes with our grammar textbook. Finally, we needed some kind of outlet for our pent up frustrations of learning a second language.
So one chapter at a time, we ripped out the pages and stoked the fire. It gave the crowd much entertainment and laughter.
Apparently, SOME of our classmates couldn't part with the manual (see name on the front of the book ;)
All in all, the night was a fitting end to our time here at RGBI. All the kids stayed up late and were filthy due to the smoke, sticks, and s'mores.
"Mom, I'm really not dirty"
3 comments:
Looks like you had a great time! That's a really cute picture of Kaylee.
Did you crumple the pages up first? Otherwise they can get away from you *AHEM* Not that I would know from experience... ;) (my mishap looks lots better BTW)
Hope all the packing, cleaning, etc. continues to go well.
Sounds like such a fun time!
It looks like it was a fun time. I love the last picture!
Wow! You're almost there. I'm sure it once seemed like a far away dream and now it's going to come up so fast. Praise the Lord.
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