Winding Down

Another project is over.

Our project officially ended on Thursday with another group dinner, this time on the mainland.  Friday was a time for unwinding: sleeping in, starting slowly, doing our own things.  One couple left mid-day, but the rest of us are taking our hosts up on their offer to let us stay until Sunday.  We got some laundry done, and will finish it up on Saturday.  We had a good lunch and conversation with the minister, his wife, another couple from the church, and Judie from our project.  We also did a little shopping, trying to re-establish the feeling of Christmas-time.  For a couple of former Minnesotans, this is difficult when the daytime temps are in the 70’s.  

While at lunch on Friday, we saw the TV with Breaking News.  We are so sorry to hear of the awful school shooting!  Our hearts go out to that community! 

 
The past 3 weeks has been different from earlier projects, since we were the primary contacts with our hosts, and provided direction to our team members.  Since this was our first time in this situation, the weeks seemed to be more intense, and the time off gives us noticeable relief.  We plan to take another day to wind down and take a walk on the beach while we can.  The forecast is for partly sunny and highs in the upper 70’s.  Have to soak this in before going to Minnesota!

We’re so anxious to see the family next week!  Only 5 days until our trip back!!!