Monday, March 30, 2009

Canoeing.....Does it really have an "e"?

This computer sucks. This was not the original start to this blog. But after I wrote it all out and tried to publish, the computer bounced to some other page, NOT the one it should have, and as a result, erased my blog. I don't have enough time to write all I had on the last one (hey, this way I can pretend it was really witty and fully of clever humor; you will never know!), but I'll tell you a bit.

Yes, thanks to Jenny--my co-worker--and her amazingly gifted ability to plan (a gene I failed to receive), with a little tiny bit of help from me, Bethania High School now has a canoe team! We have 6 girls who we are conditioning (don't worry, we're doing it with them) and dieting (same), and 2-3 times a week driving to practice in the city of Koror. A man named Peter who is skilled in outrigger canoeing has volunteered to coach our girls free of charge on his days off. Let's just say he is our new favorite person. Our month will be busy, but we are having fun so far. We are even making breakfast for them during the week, and get to enjoy the company of young people every morning! They are fun girls, and we look forward to watching them bond as a team.

One more exciting thing: my Mom arrives tomorrow night! My Dad, being the sweetheart he is, insisted that she come for a visit using their flight miles. So, for 5 whole days I get to share Palau with her! I really can't wait!

Ok, I will try to write again.....unless the computer remains as evil as ever. Peace.

1 comment:

Fingers said...

That E is seriously important. Without the E you wouldn't be Canoeing but Canoing(emphasis in the long O sound over the U sound). But seriously congrats on starting a canoeing team. And blessings on your time with your mother. I'm sure whatever you wrote before was fully of clever humor. But the update is appreciated regardless.
Nathaniel

This blog is to chronicle the days in the life of a teacher at Bethania boarding school in the Palauan Islands. Although the area is remote, and life goes on almost entirely unnoticed by the rest of the world, I want to share with you some of the interesting experiences--and lessons from the One who makes life and Hope possible-- that may happen in this tropical pin-dot on earth. I hope it adds some flavor to your day.