This weekend was a Monopoly marathon...actually an Animalopoly marathon. You guessed it, Animalopoly is Monopoly with animals. Zach got it from his Aunt for his birthday last week, and let's just say, it was a big hit. Only one problem though, I hate Monopoly, but my children always guilt me into playing. I usually enjoy the first few hours of the game, it's the last few that kill me. Our friends Mike and Karen (missionaries with Agape) are in the states for a few weeks and we are looking after their son, Paul. Paul couldn't go with them because his adoption isn't complete, and he can't leave the country. My kids are so happy that he couldn't go because they LOVE having him here, and as an added bonus I don't have to play Monopoly, Paul can! One game actually started Friday evening, went until 12:30 am (when I made them go to bed), resumed Saturday morning when they woke up, and was finished by lunch time. I thought after that kind of time commitment Paul would never want to see Monopoly again, but I was wrong, it has been played at least five more times this weekend.
I'm very thankful for Paul, he is a good friend to Zach and has made the transition of living here much easier for my kids. He is 12, but gets along well with all my kids. It's funny how the Lord works because we used to sponsor Paul at Agape before he went to live with Mike and Karen, and now we get to have him as a part of our family for most of November.
I just saw the most gigantic gecko walk across the floor.....gross. I made Zach and Paul try to find it, but it has made itself invisible and now I wonder where it went. I don't usually mind geckoes because they eat mosquitoes, but it creeps me out when the are on the floor (instead of the wall) because I think they are going to run across my feet. I better go and put my feet up!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
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Howdy African queen! As you know we are far away from the hard living of Kisumu, but close in our hearts. How fun that Zach got the game of Monopoly! Please wish him a very happy birthday from these crazy Canadians.
It is very warming to our hearts to know that Paul has been such a big help to the family...I mean come on...filling in in the sacred "mom spot" in Monopoly? Yeah son...one for the team!!! We can't thank you guys enough for allowing Paul to stay with you...not only just "staying with" but to know that he is loved and cared for makes being so far away from him a little easier. Lots of love to all, M & K
Ju,
You were so passionate about Monopoly that one night when I bailed. I would never have to worry about ever playing again because you and Tom banned me from ever playing Monopoly again. Do you remember that? HAHAHA To tell you the truth, I don't think that I have ever played Monopoly again and I was in Junior High at the time of the incident. Well, I just thought that I would write and share a little memory of the heart and how it has affected me through time. I love you and can't wait to see you.
Beck
I second Becks feelings about Monopoly. Any game that continues for days is a game I do not have the patience for! I'm sure some wonderful characteristics are developing in your kids through playing games for days! My kids can watch Sponge Bob for days!!! Chad says, "that's right" He is reading over my shoulder. He also reminded me that he has played Risk for days and loved it. Although, Zach did win. 18 more days until we see your beautiful Westfall faces!!!!
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