August 15th 2008 (written by Janeen)

Well we are back in Lesotho and have been for a few weeks. This is the first time we have had internet access for about a month or so. Today I have looked at Mike and Heidi’s engagement photos, pictures of Drew, and photos of Rachel & Kevin’s wedding. All that reminds us that we’ll be home in just about 3 ½ months! We are so excited!

Here is the short version of our vacation update: It was WAY too much driving. Of all the days we were gone, we only had 3 days that were not spent travelling. We did get to see a lot; the dunes in Namibia, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Chobe National Park in Botswana, etc. Even though I was coming back to the immediate start of school I was happy to be in one place for a while! J

We’re back in the swing of things. Jason is working on a playground now as the last phase of his remodeling project. He just got the check for the building project deposited today. So next week they’ll get started building and hopefully we’ll see the finished project before we leave! Anyway, the kids are LOVING the playground. He’s built monkey bars, 2 swings, and is in the middle of building a fort-like structure. The kids are staying after school to play, which he says they never do.

Next week is when my grading starts. They write course works before their quarter exam (which is Sept 17th). Once 3rd quarter is over there is a short break (Sept 26-Oct 6). Once independence break is over, I don’t have to teach ½ my classes anymore because they write the national exams. The final exam is Nov. 7 and that won’t be as bad to grade because it will only be ½ the normal work load! It seems that time will just fly by.

That is the short update. We hope everyone is doing well! Miss you and love you lots!