LAST DAY HERE

Today was our fun day.  Since we completed our job we were able to have the whole day off.  It was nice to sleep in until 7 this morning.  We all needed it.  We went to the zip line this morning.  Everyone who went on the zip had a blast!  It was actually several different lines down the mountain.  The kids loved it! After zip we came back to Eagle Ranch for lunch and to change.  In the afternoon it was white water rafting.  Again a fantastic trip down the river! Of course several of the kids met the river up close and personal falling out of the boats, but all was well and we are returning with everyone we left with.
When we got home from rafting everone cleaned up and we had our awards ceremony with Mick our guide for the week.  It was very nice!  Our 4 mission participants who have been with us since the first year and every year since received a special award since this is their last year.  It was very touching, and many eyes were teary.
We had a special treat prior to dinner, the family whose home we worked on all week joined us for dinner.  They were grateful and appreciative of all we had done for them. 
Now everyone is just hanging out talking, playing cards and just being kids.  We did have a bonfire going but it started to rain.  Hopefully the rain will let up and we can start the fire again.  If not, no big deal, the weather has not dampened anyone's spirits.

Getting ready to head up the mountain for the zip line!

Last leg of the zip course.

Yee Ha!

Due to spotty internet access because of the rain, I can only get a few pictures from today posted. 
Everyone had a fantastic day!

We are so very proud of all the kids. They have been amazing not only all week, but truly throughout the entire year we have worked with them. We are sad to see the year come to an end, but are looking forward to starting again in September with next year's group.

Tomorrow we will head out after breakfast. We hope to be able to make good time on the way home so we arrive around early. Having to take a detour around highway construction may slow us down.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we travel home tomorrow.