February has flown by so fast. We already have just one week left of school and then it's March. Your prayers, love and emails continue to get us through.
February has been good. We had a long weekend last weekend and it was very busy but much needed. There was an 8th grade girls All-Nighter on Friday night that myself and two other teachers led. It was so great. It made me feel like I was in college again helping with WOP. Which made me think of all those girls and how much I miss them all. I love you all if you read this.
After trying to get some sleep on Saturday morning, we ended up babysitting for two little boys that we know so that their parents could get a date in (perfectly fell on Valentine's Day). We took them to the beach, McDonald's and watched a movie on the projector/wall. It was a great Saturday.
February has been good. We had a long weekend last weekend and it was very busy but much needed. There was an 8th grade girls All-Nighter on Friday night that myself and two other teachers led. It was so great. It made me feel like I was in college again helping with WOP. Which made me think of all those girls and how much I miss them all. I love you all if you read this.
After trying to get some sleep on Saturday morning, we ended up babysitting for two little boys that we know so that their parents could get a date in (perfectly fell on Valentine's Day). We took them to the beach, McDonald's and watched a movie on the projector/wall. It was a great Saturday.
The two boys: Vinson and Rovin- so fun!
Sunday was alot of sleeping and baseball. Once of Jake's students plays baseball in a league here so we went and watched his games. It was alot of fun! Monday was even more sleeping, cleaning, and then Jake and I went to the Mandi Asian Spa (which we had passes for). There are 5 or 6 pools to relax in, both hot and cold, two saunas, lots of lounge chairs and an ocean-view. It was a perfect Monday off and we BOTH loved it there! So if you want to visit, we have another amazing place to take people...
:)
At the Asian Spa!
Our weekend was completed once we saw the movie Taken on Tuesday night. For the past year or so God has put women who are involved and victimized from trafficking on my heart and this movie tugged it even more. I recommend this movie for sure - but be aware it will make you think and feel. I am working now on trying to find a way to work in a ministry helping those woman/children. It's amazing the things God puts on your hearts. Please keep this in your prayers for both myself but also Jake.
This past week, Brittany, Esther and I all dyed our hair. It is quite a drastic change and I'm still not 100% about it - but I guess it's too late now right? It was a great night with Amanda, our hairdresser and the other two. My students didn't know what to think the next day. Some asked if I had painted my hair and others still tell me they like my "white" hair better! :)
This is the new hair!
Jake is keeping extremely busy with Science Fair, two math competitions and the basketball team. He needs prayers so he doesn't get burned out. He's doing so well and I'm so proud of him because this is probably the most he's had to be in charge of and make work before. It'll be nice once March is over because then I will have my husband home more than 1 night a week and weekends! :)
Jake and his basketball team!
Other than all that, things are going great. We love Saipan and have decided to stay for next year for sure. After that - we will just have to see - but we absolutely love it here. We continue to meet new people and make new friends. We are involved in Marriage Encounters still, meeting once a week with four other couples. It's amazing. They are our new family here on island. We love them all and they are a huge blessing to us. Things are great. We are happy.
We miss you all and pray that your lives are continually blessed.
Love always,
J&J
