Day 12

Wow, day 12 already! These last few days we have managed to get homeschooling "on the road", even though it has been a little challenging with all the changes and adjustments. It takes a lot more time to "hunt and gather" for our food, and do laundry and get places. On the up side, housework has been easy in 800 square feet, and we have very much enjoyed the hunting and gathering. I've been teaching the kids some bahasa malay, and they have been trying to use their vocab in the right situations. (Even Cam ordered his own meal today).

This evening a Chinese friend, Ann, invited us to come for the Chinese Moon Festival being held here in Batu Ferringhi. The kids each received lanterns in the shapes of the chinese zodiac animals which were lit with candles and held while a parade of rickshaws with VIP's, dancing dragons and drummers marched by. All of this accompanied of course by high-decibal music. Just in case you think Cam didn't enjoy this, see photos.

Ben has been hard at work teaching on a daily basis. He leaves at 7:15 in the morning and teaches from eight till ten. He meets with students and prepares for the next day, and then comes home and helps the kids with school work or we go out together to eat or meet friends. We do appreciate your prayers for all of us. Some of the kids have adjusted better than others but the time will go so fast and we pray that each of them will learn so much during our time here.