Monday, June 30, 2008

a word from...

Hey everyone! Hope everything's good back home:) This has been quite the adventure from the start of the trip. We've kept ourselves busy each day and have made many new friends. I was lucky enough to have the experience of turning 17 while here in China. Koons, Tim, and I all had a great time at the birthday celebration Thursday night, dancing, singing, eating, and of course being with our new friends. We broke out in some sweet dances including the sprinkler, shopping cart, went "fishing", and oh so many more. We were even able to experience the thriller thanks to Joanne's amazing dance skills. I have to say I will never forget how i spent my 17 birthday, it was truly an amzing day! Some of the students said it was the best night they have ever experienced while at college.This trip has been a great blessing and learning experience for each one of us. We are excited to see each life be transformed and shaped into the person we are suppose to be.

Today we went to another campus, with freshman students, to do our last in class work. The students were excited to meet us because news travels fast and they heard about the sweet dance party on Thursday. The group split into two, half going to see the local park and the other staying and experiencing Chinese culture. Both were great experiences and of course we wrapped it up with teaching them dances like the cotton eyed joe, bunny hop, chicken dance and more. We've all mastered these dances by now;)

It was a great day and Phil did a great job filling in for Dave and Linda. They, along with Steve and Lauren, went to visit some long time friends for a night. We can't believe time is going by so fast, its already Monday! Thanks all for keeping us on your minds:)

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