It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. I won't say it looks like Christmas since we were all running around in light jackets, soaking up the sun yesterday, but I'm definitely getting in the spirit of the season.
Today we had our Christmas service at church, before everyone heads out to far corners of the world. They had people from each area of the world read, so I was the North American. I though they should have picked Megan because she is a better (and louder) public speaker, but I held my own. I also sang a solo which should tell how desperate we are for talent here. I practiced so much, but was very nervous. I didn't do as well as I'd done in practice, but it was OK. I think it's the first solo I've ever sung, not including our karaoke adventures at Stockmans!! I think the congregation was just happy that one of our sweet, but totally tone deaf Filipino girls didn't sing again!
After church I had an open house which turned out well. I even have a Christmas "tree" with lights and ornaments and icicle lights. They really make the gold on the pillars shine!! I even got some of the kids playing Scrabble, so it was truly a joyful event for me!!
I have 2 1/2 days left of school, then it's break, glorious break. I still have one school bazaar (where I have to sing Christmas carols), one community time with the students, and one staff breakfast to survive, then I'm sleeping for 2 days!!
I will be in Damascus until Christmas day, so I will try to write before I leave...If not, a very Happy Christmas to all!
