Hi there everyone,
Here are some photos we took of pretty leaves on our street and of our resident sheep. I sure miss living through Autumn in the States, but am happy that all the fruit trees change color here. Amer's dad got the sheep as a gift from someone who farms some land he owns in Kerak. There haven't been any crops for the last two years because of drought (thus not payment) so he gave him the lamb and he brought it here. He's pretty tame now, but really likes to eat the best of our plants so we usually tie him to a tree. I'm not sure how long he'll be here before he makes it to the dinner table. He needs to be at least 6months before they do the deed.
I'm happy about teaching spin class two days a week and taking Arabic with Kristina two days as well. I finished an ESL teaching certification course online but haven't looked very hard for an ESL job yet. Something was available at a college here, but it was in the evenings which isn't good timing for me. Maybe I'll tutor some folks in the future.
The kids are both well. Laila likes track and AJ has soccer practice or games 5 days a week which he loves.
It's so cool to read what you guys are all doing. Miles, what an undertaking - it sounds scary and amazing at the same time. I wish I could come for Thanksgiving! Have a great time everyone. I'm also envious of Mom being able to see Ken and Gladys who I haven't seen in too long.
We will go to my friend Kristina's house for Thanksgiving. Their family came here last year...maybe a tradition starting I hope. I have two good friends leaving Jordan soon and I sure hope Kristina stays around. She lives very close and our children are in the same school which makes helping eachother out easy.
Well I'm going to sew a patch on AJ's PE shirt now. Have a fun week!
Love,
Lisa, Amman
beautiful - sheep, in a different way from Leaves, in a different way from children... who are growing. Laila, esp. looks quite mature. I'm glad track's going better.
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