The kids got out of school on Thursday, the end of their school week, and they are now on break for a week. The weather was warm and wonderful at times last week, but it has been cold (low 40's to mid 50's), overcast, extremely windy, and actually rained for awhile on Friday. So, we've been lazy--pj's and netflix for all. We did take a break to play Scrabble and Boggle on Friday night, but that was as ambitious as we got--it was nice.
Yesterday, I went to Zamalek; if you look at a map of Cairo, Zamalek is the large island in the middle of the Nile. We actually have several CCF families living there and I went to one home for Bible Study. This trip across the Nile gave me additional perspective on the city, as we passed different landmarks from different routes, and I was able to see the stadium of the Al-Ahly Football (soccer) club that was a part of the match that led to riots a few weeks ago. On a side note, the Egypt premier league has been cleared to play again--but, without fans. Imagine completing a NFL season without fans in the stadium.
Keli had to use her Saturday to take the kitten, MoMo, back to the vet. We have been working really hard at trying to nurse MoMo through whatever ailment he had; the various vet tests did not reveal anything positive, except that the poor thing was sick. Early this morning, MoMo died. MoMo was a part of Grace's birthday present a few weeks ago, and the little critter had worked its way into our hearts and lives. Grace is taking it well, but we will now focus on a sterilizing project throughout the villa and think about a new cat in a couple days.
Tonight, it's worship with the CCF. We are nearing the completion of a foundational series on Biblical Fellowship that we began on our site visit last September. There has been growing interest and appreciation of the direction that has been shared. Next week, we will get into the mission and methods we are proposing for the Fellowship, concepts that have already but embraced by the leadership Council.
This week, Keli will be meeting with another volunteer to the Mokattam outreach. I will be meeting for additional visa issues. The kids will continue to be lazy and free, though Grace has assessments for school placement next fall. Titus will have that assessment next week, while Keli and I get a preview of the language school and take an orientation class to life in Egypt (seems a bit late, huh?).
So that's it--nothing too exciting to report right now--and that's okay; it's been nice for all of us to take it easy for a few days.
Yesterday, I went to Zamalek; if you look at a map of Cairo, Zamalek is the large island in the middle of the Nile. We actually have several CCF families living there and I went to one home for Bible Study. This trip across the Nile gave me additional perspective on the city, as we passed different landmarks from different routes, and I was able to see the stadium of the Al-Ahly Football (soccer) club that was a part of the match that led to riots a few weeks ago. On a side note, the Egypt premier league has been cleared to play again--but, without fans. Imagine completing a NFL season without fans in the stadium.
Keli had to use her Saturday to take the kitten, MoMo, back to the vet. We have been working really hard at trying to nurse MoMo through whatever ailment he had; the various vet tests did not reveal anything positive, except that the poor thing was sick. Early this morning, MoMo died. MoMo was a part of Grace's birthday present a few weeks ago, and the little critter had worked its way into our hearts and lives. Grace is taking it well, but we will now focus on a sterilizing project throughout the villa and think about a new cat in a couple days.
Tonight, it's worship with the CCF. We are nearing the completion of a foundational series on Biblical Fellowship that we began on our site visit last September. There has been growing interest and appreciation of the direction that has been shared. Next week, we will get into the mission and methods we are proposing for the Fellowship, concepts that have already but embraced by the leadership Council.
This week, Keli will be meeting with another volunteer to the Mokattam outreach. I will be meeting for additional visa issues. The kids will continue to be lazy and free, though Grace has assessments for school placement next fall. Titus will have that assessment next week, while Keli and I get a preview of the language school and take an orientation class to life in Egypt (seems a bit late, huh?).
So that's it--nothing too exciting to report right now--and that's okay; it's been nice for all of us to take it easy for a few days.
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