Another Week, Another Country

Mt. Kilanjaro was a part of
Grace's daily scenery for a week!

Grace recently returned from a wonderful week in Tanzania for her school's "Week Without Walls" program.  None of us had been able to travel beyond Egypt further into Africa, and neither had any of us ever travelled south of the Equator, so this was quite an opportunity and experience.  We were so blessed by her excitement and stories once she returned, and we loved seeing the beauty and culture she witnessed in another country.  She and a group of classmates served the students of "Second Chance" school through physical labor, tutoring, and companionship.

spoiled on spring break

Once she came back, our family spent Spring Break together down at El Gouna, where we vacationed last summer--this time, rather than staying in a hotel, a friend allowed us to stay in their villa there.  Free lodging in a sea-side resort--AWESOME!  We had a great time, blessed by the change of scenery and peaceful surroundings that are so foreign compared to the noise and pace of Cairo.  We got to go snorkeling in the Red Sea again, and just took it easy.

Now, Grace is preparing to travel again after just a couple of days back in school.  Grace made the jv softball team, and they have a set of games against an international school in Kuwait next weekend--I know, Kuwait!  Simply surreal.

She'll be traveling with the team, staying in homes of the host team's players, and playing a few games, and then it's hop back on the plane for the return trip.

It's a quick trip, but she's keeping her passport in good use with all this travel.  She shouldn't be going anywhere after this for awhile.

Zeke and Keli have gotten to travel to Lebanon at different times.  Though Titus has traveled within Egypt, he has yet to leave Egypt since arriving with us 15 months ago.  He's ready to see more of the world--he may get to go with me to Budapest, Hungary when I travel there in July.

Pray for Grace's safety during this upcoming, quick trip to Kuwait--and pray for more "eye-opening" experiences that will continue to shape her heart for things to come.