Settling in...

When traveling back from a conference recently, we had a very limited number of bunks in the air-conditioned part of the night train.  The boys had to sleep on the floor!  They were very good sports (and it was worth it to have the AC!).  This picture was taken from a top bunk, looking down.

 In our apartment in Dhaka there are three bedrooms.  The boys share a room and each have a single bed.  The girls share a room AND a big bed.

 While we were at our conference the kids got to attend a kids' program.  They played fun games and learned about putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6).  Here they are singing a really catchy song- it looks like the "Be strong" part of "Be strong and put on the armor of God".  Music is such a fun way to memorize Bible verses!

Jack's class has been studying Vikings.  For a recent field trip he was supposed to dress as a viking.  You've gotta love duct tape!  : )

Recently the entire country lost electricity for over 12 hours.  It was hot.  We couldn't open the refrigerator, because all the cold air would go out and the food would spoil.  So there wasn't much to eat that was very appetizing.

Just as our mom was wondering what we would do to get a little exercise, she walked into the living room and found this...

The kids had created an obstacle course out of a couple of spare mattresses and furniture and were timing each other to see who could complete it the fastest.  They were sweaty and happy certainly getting plenty of exercise!

Later we stretched a net across the dining room table and played ping pong!

Have you ever heard the expression "Necessity is the mother of invention"?  It's funny how the toughest challenges can sometimes become the happiest memories.  We will remember this hot, hungry day as a very happy one!