I have decided that chillin' by the pool is my calling in life. Forget the ambition and dreaming of previous entries of yesteryear. Though day by day our numbers get few, it leaves time for the rest of us to live luxuriously. Several of us girls sat out by the pool for hours, getting a tan and reading a book. I braved the icy cold water a few times, but decided that soakin' up the sun was more my style. I came in after a few hours and noticed that I got quite a tan. I hardly ever can notice right away, but today was special I guess. I love the feeling of sun on my face and the wavy mess of hair that results after swimming. Fofi bought us bowls of strawberries and I got a plate full, with a side of sugar-- the perfect treat.
We said goodbye to Mandy and Sarabeth today. I will miss the sound of Mandy's laugh echoing throughout the halls, which usually ended with a Sarabeth snort. You know those people whose laugh warms your heart and makes you want to tell jokes and stories for the rest of your life? That would be Mandy.
Nathan, Noah, Jarrett and Marshall also took off today-- everyone called first hug, last hug, largest hug and all that from Nathan so he told me that I had dibs on first kiss. He grinned because I left a hot pink kiss mark on his cheek. I will miss 'ol Nathan. He always made me laugh with his journal entries that he would turn in, each place had a poem about it. He has this cute embarrassed face and I will miss seeing him do it, along with the way he laughs hysterically when people tickle him.
I'm glad we have had these few days to recover before an exhausting 2-week stretch. I plan to hit the pool tomorrow one last time. :-)
Keep our whole group in your prayers. Thank you for your continued support! Keep commenting and stuff-- it is very encouraging!!
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I just want to thank you for loving my daughter, Alana, the way you have throughout this wonderful experience you have been sharing. All you girls have made her feel so welcomed and loved. I have enjoyed reading your blog and want you to know that you have a gift and I pray that you will be able to use it richly in your future. You will all be in my prayers as you embark on the next leg of this journey. Please pass this information on to those who I haven't been able to post on their blogs. Looking forward to meeting you one day. Jamie Smith
Glad that you girls are getting some time to rest and relax before the big adventure. Love you, and hope you have the greatest time with your travels. Can't wait to hear all about it FACE to FACE and see your wonderful expressions and hear your laughter. LOVE YOU!!
Our few days are over and its time to move on...this has been the most amazing experience that we'll never forget. I love you!
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