| | Again, it has been a long time between posts. I apologise for that… I am back in South Africa, again, and have found my way back into the daily routine. Well, sort of… Things are a bit crazy around the Zak house, at the moment; but, we are still doing well. We have undertaken a huge project in having the kitchen and our main bathroom remodeled, so things are a bit scattered and unorganised. We are basically living out of our dining room and game room. And both, currently are without lights, due to some electrical problem. It's interesting to say the least, but it's definitely nothing to complain about - we still have it very easy and convenient compared to so many people. But, I must say that I am missing the oven terribly - I have this great desire to bake & I can't. So, I am very much looking forward to having the kitchen completed... School with the kids is going well. Though, it is hard to keep them motivated and focused with all the distractions with workers going in and out, and all the loud noises - but, we are making it. Right now, we have a family of 6 staying with us - they are an American missionary family to Zambia. Their youngest daughter has been having eye troubles, so they brought her to South Africa to see some doctors. Anyway, we have have taken the first couple days of this week off from school. It is nice to have a couple unexpected days "off" (from school, at least - there is still plenty to do)... As many of you probably know, I joined the Blast Off program at Central this year. For those of you who don’t know about it, Blast Off is a Friday night program for kids in Grades 3 – 6. We get together at the church, play games, have Bible lessons, etc. It is a really great program, and I am really enjoying it thus far. And, it is neat because all of the children I had in my Sunday School class last year have just "graduated" into Blast Off, so I get to continue working with them - it is so great! Another recent happening… I have joined the Agape running club. I still don’t know when I found this love for running; but, I am really enjoying it. Last year, I pretty much did only 5km races, with a few scattered 10km races. But, this year, I am going to aim to do mostly 10km races. I am definitely not the fastest runner; but, I have set myself some goals that I hope to achieve this year… The weather here has been terribly hot - but, I guess that's what to expect in the middle of the summer months. Though, I think my brain still has a hard time comprehending February as summer. I spent a little bit of time outside recently, and got completely sunburned. Though, it is good to have a little colour back in my skin, after losing it all in the Minnesota Winter Wonderland. [By the way, as a little side note… My trip back home for the holidays was absolutely wonderful! It was such a great time with my family & friends, and I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to go home, and to bring my friend, Daniel, with me…] And, for those of you who have not heard, I just got a pet snake, Sydney. I am pretty excited about it, and I really like it a lot…. Most of you are probably cringing at the thought; but, really, she is a wonderful pet and so beautiful. J Well, I think that is going to be all for now… I hope this update finds you all doing well, and having a great day! Thanks for checking in, and thank so much for your thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement. ~ Krista |
