last day...

...and the school year ended so well! This is my class (minus 1) after their final exam today. I have had such a good time with this group, and Masson, one of my favorites (are you allowed to have favorites?) handed me this letter, making me truly sad to see them "graduate" to English 2...

My dear teacher,

I am very happy to write you this letter, and I know you are reading these words from at the bottom of my heart with much joy.

So I would like to give you a gift for the way that you worked with us for your patience and your dedication. But unfortunately, I do not have anything to give you but my thanks. Please my teacher, receive my sincere thanks and know that I am praying for you and your family.

You are a good teacher, I never forget you.

Masson"
The school year isn't the only thing wrapping up...our Sharptown team and Uncle Don are leaving tomorrow morning after accomplishing SO MUCH. Sami, Don, Dutch and John have been so fantastic, and got some major work accomplished on the men's dorm and on Lucner's house.Meanwhile, the girls, Lisa and I have been working like crazy to finish off the decorations. The girls spent the day ribbon-ing the cowboy hats, and Lisa and I spent hours on this HUGE sign the staff and students have asked to have by graduation...It may not have flames and scrolls, but it will be symmetrical! We'll see what the guys think...:)

All that followed by a gorgeous sunset tonight...Haiti might be a fifth world country, but it is such a beautiful place with such beautiful people. We head back to the States on Saturday for 7 weeks of medical appointments, family visits and lots of speaking...While we're ready for some VERY delayed vaccinations for Lily, some Dairy Queen and some good time with family, we are truly saddened to be heading out. God has truly gifted us with some dear family here and some beautiful and stretching work, and we will miss it!