Basketball Camp started in Ballycullen today!  We had a great opening day.  About 25 kids showed up from 9-14, and we split them into three groups to work on different skills levels.  I am helping to lead the 9-10 year olds with Paul, one of the college students from the States.  It was amazing to see them improve in even one day! 

It's going to be a fun two weeks.  The whole team of college students have been fun to work with, and I'm making some new Irish friends almost every day.  You can see me pictured above with Sarah and Ailis (pronounced A-lish).  We laugh and have a lot of fun together.

My first Sunday was exciting too.  Many were away on holiday, but I got to see several friends I had made while visiting in January.  They were glad to see me and told me that they have been praying and praying for me to finally arrive.

So all in all...I'm excited to be here and each day feeling more and more at home.  I miss you all at home too!  Thanks for all the notes, blog comments, and facebook wall messages!

 


Comments

Carol
07/14/2008 12:18

Well, it's not quite "Big Orange" orange, but it will have to do :) And THAT is the smile we are all used to seeing!

Ailis--cool name.

Have a great camp!

Love you and miss you!

Reply
Mom
07/14/2008 12:33

What a great report. I was so excited to see an update and a new picture of you with your new friends. I am praying for you and missing you so much. I'm happy for those in Ireland who will have the privilege of getting to know such a wonderful person. I love you.

Reply
Grant
07/14/2008 15:06

Not even there a full week and the fan club is already forming!

Reply
Joey
07/15/2008 09:24

Hey Stephanie. It's great to see that you are doing so well in such a different atmosphere. I am still thinking a praying for you. Keep up the good work. Love you.

Reply
Libby
07/15/2008 09:58

This orange is definitely your color! So much better than the Vol's orange.

Your mom's post made me tear up...praying for her.

Praying for a kindred spirit....

Reply
Tim
07/17/2008 08:37

Enjoy the b-ball camp - I'm sure the kids are loving you! Try not to break anything - minor sprains are allowed, it will get you some sympathy votes. :-) Praying for you!!

Reply
Wendi
07/17/2008 09:17

You are quickly becoming part of the culture. You are already talking about being on "holiday" instead of vacation!!!

Reply
Sandie Chastain
07/18/2008 08:15

You... laugh a lot???? I couldn't imagine that. I miss you, and I am praying for you.

Sandie

Reply



Leave a Reply