Earlier this week Meg headed to Chicago with her AP English class. On their agenda was a tour of Jackson Park. They had read Devil in the White City over the summer and their teacher wanted to show them what structures were left from the Chicago's Worlds Fair. The infamous hotel of death that Holmes built over a hundred years ago was demolished decades earlier, but they were able to see many of the buildings that were still in use today. The most well known of these was the Museum of Science & Industry. Although Meg had been to this area with our family before, she enjoyed the day away with her classmates especially their lunch destination - Giordano's Pizza.
Cam also had an awesome experience through Bethany this week. Yesterday he and his eighth grade classmates left for Camp Amigo in Sturgis, Michigan. When I picked him up today he had many stories to share especially about the fun that he had with his friends. He spent the evening tent hoping and telling stories around the campfire. He learned how to pitch a tent, build a fire with flint, and to cook pancakes over an open flame. The food was definitely a highlight for him with dessert burritos, grilled hamburgers and sandwich pizza. Thankfully, he wasn't in the canoe that capsized during orienteering, but I did have some wet laundry from the canoe rescue training to get to as soon as he got home
As Doug and I spent time reflecting tonight over dinner about the busy week we had just completed, both us were extremely appreciative of the opportunities that Bethany has provided for Meg and Cam. They have grown not only in their education while students there, but also in their life skill set as well. What a wonderful opportunity they have been given. I know that they both appreciate it as much as Doug and I do.
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