I am so tired! But it was all worth it. Last night we celebrated the 14th of July (Bastille Day) with the French, well we celebrated like Americans and watched them from afar. We got the best pizza in Marseille and then climbed up to the ramparts at the fort/hotel. It was so windy yesterday that we were afraid the fireworks may not happen, but after many rounds of ninja, pictures of the sunset and rising moon, and swing dance lessons, the fireworks began. I guess nothing stops the French, even when fires started next to the fort and Notre Dame de la Garde the fireworks never ceased. We had the perfect seats for all of it. There were fireworks coming out of boats in the port and fireworks coming from the fort across the street. They were incredible. There was every single color and shape imaginable, every type of sparkle and explosion possible. It was quite a show and everyone loved them, so it was most definitely worth the lack of sleep that we are all feeling today in our last day of VBS, even though the kids seemed to have gotten plenty of sleep.
Now that we're nearing the end of our trip and our time together, it's difficult to know how to feel. Everyone misses our families and friends, but we all know that we will miss each other and the work we've been doing. It's been a truly amazing experience and I have learned so much that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Thank you to everyone who gave us the chance to come. We have all learned so much and gained so many friends. Thank you for your support and we will see you again soon in the States.
-Sheridan Lamb
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