picture weekend.

The following pictures will tell of our crazy, jammed-packed weekend...

Well...I have no pictures of this, but Friday was an impromptu movie night since we found out that the second Sherlock Holmes movie came out and we had wanted to see it - and since Fridays are two-for-one deals, we seized the opportunity. We were glad we did - we really enjoyed it, and appreciated the fact that Sherlock Holmes has been pretty clean, but still action-and-suspense-packed :)  It was a good choice - and better to see on the big screen than on RedBox...although we would have survived :)

Saturday morning, HSO had a painting crew go to one of the more neglected elderly homes in the area. The home was rather heart-wrenching.  The "living" space was just a room full of beds separated by curtain partitions.  Many elderly seemed to have severe mental issues as well, and all they did was sit around.  The ones who came to see us painting seemed very excited about what we were doing, so we hope it brightens the place up a little bit...and we are looking to spend more time with the residents the second time around.

 We began to repaint their dining room.

 Eventually [after midterms are over], the bottom half will be red.

 The "after" shot [mostly].

The after effects :) 

That night, we attended J's Honor Society Induction Ceremony dinner at the University Club - one of the swankiest places in town.  I would put up more pictures, but alas, I decided to leave my camera on campus because I thought it might be too awkward to lug it around, and this is the only "good" picture we got - the rest were blurred since we were riding the bus. Another alas: my husband's choice of face.  HOWEVER, the dinner was amazing! Beef Wellington, fish, chicken, veggies, garlic rolls, rice, cheesecake, and free wine...along with a nice ceremony complete with speaches and certificates.  I am very proud of my hard working husband that was able to get into the Honor Society after his FIRST TERM of medical school!!!  We sat with the other married second termers [two other couples] and two other girls.  It was a great night, and needless to say, another amazing provision from the Lord of a great time, great meal, and great blessing to reward great work - all by His strength :)  One of the girls we sat with took pictures, so I will post those when I receive them :)

Today I went on an island tour with Marieke and her dad and sister.  Miss John, with whom Marieke volunteers at Grensave, took around the island....through Grand Etang National Park [a big crater-lake], to Belmont, and then back along the west coast.  It was beautiful, and a great reminder that Grenada is not just what we see day to day in St. George.  Here are some flora pictures to enjoy...we also had a great lunch courtesy of Marieke's dad, as well as some good ol' Belmont chocolate :)

 Marieke explaining chocolate to her sister.

 Recently bagged cocoa beans :)

 Baby goat that liked nibbling on Marieke's finger :)  SO cute!!!!

 We were cracking up at this one - doesn't it look like he has a wig???

 Baby baby baby gooooattss....sorry.  Had to.

 Look closely at the horizon....you can see the adjacent islands!!!

 Coming on sunset...

We then headed to Dodgy Dock where there was a surprise party going on for our friend, Phil.  People had already been there for about 2 hours, but we were glad to see him and celebrate a little before heading home :)

Happy Birthday, Phil! :)

I just made Pad Thai for dinner and J's lunch tomorrow [score! I love double meals :)] and he is currently studying and I think I am going to watch a movie for a bit before heading to bed - we were both pretty worn out, especially after yesterday.  But it has been another wonderful weekend, and we are so grateful for the experiences we are able to have here.  Tomorrow I am looking at a couple apartments for next term [possibly] and going to the SO Board Meeting.  Things should be a little calmer these next few weeks...well, not for J since his midterms are coming up, but SO things are a little more chill.  I am currently working on the Photo Fundraiser that is in the works :)  Miss everyone back home!  We are eagerly awaiting our return stateside :)  Much love.