After our walk this morning, I took my French friend, Gaëlle, over to the local YMCA to show her around. "Working out" in a gym is a fairly unusual occurrence in France, but knowing that it is nearly impossible to do much outside around here once the weather turns cold, Gaëlle was eager to see what it is all about. So, we ran through the various machines, weight regimens, and the rules of the pool. After walking home, I picked up my car and headed over to another friend's house. There, I helped to string beads on bracelets to be sold at an upcoming charity event. A local woman started this charity, Everyone's Child International in the three years that we were gone from Batesville. In that time, she has been able to help many 3rd world country children with various medical problems. She has also enlisted the help of most of the town to do as much as they can for her charity. Because I am friends with most of the women who help out on a regular basis, it was time for me to join in. We had a great time putting together these beautiful little bracelets, drinking coffee, and just catching up on each other's lives. I was also able to meet two new women who have moved to town since I've been gone and are already actively involved.
Quincy is at a friend's house, Max has a friend over for a sleep over, and Calvin is at basketball try-outs for the school team. Just a usual Friday night, except, Max's friend is one of the French boys so they are conversing entirely in French and watching a French movie together.
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