Two different people last week told me that they still look at my blog occasionally to see if I've written anything. That motivated me to at least see how long it's been since I posted, and I'm embarrassed to see that my last post was April 19.
I don't have much Zambia news to write about, but here is a personal update. David and I bought a house three miles outside of Mount Vernon on a 2-acre lot with hills and trees. We moved in on Memorial Day weekend--just five days after I finished the school year. We did a lot of painting and are slowly unpacking and getting settled. We love being out in the country and have enjoyed having our morning coffee on the back deck as we listen to the birds and watch the deer in the woods behind the house.
As I mentioned, I finished my school year. I taught second grade in Carthage, about 30 miles away. It was a wonderful year for me professionally. Most of my students came from non-English speaking families, so there were many challenges, but they made tremendous progress. The families were extremely supportive, my co-workers were fantastic, and my principal supportive and inspiring. I'm already looking forward to next year.
Our second grandson Thaine Gregersen was born to John and Leah in February. He is named after my father. He is a sweet little guy, and I was thrilled to spend a week at the end of May in Austin taking care of him and big brother Jacob while Leah returned to her job.
Daughter Sara is expecting grandson number three any day now! I have my bags packed ready to head for College Station, Texas, as soon as we hear that Baby Knox has arrived.
The birth of a new grandbaby is keeping us at home this summer, but we are already looking forward to June, 2013, when we plan to make a trip back to Zambia. In the meantime, I am keeping busy with the sponsorship program and occasionally talking to our Zambian friends online or by phone.
Summer is always a busy time at Namwianga as the medical team comes for Zambia Medical Mission. I'll keep you updated as I get news.
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