You know it’s been a good day when everyone naps for 3 hours.
Our day began as we trekked to the University of Georgia’s Agricultural Center. Here, we supervised 3rd graders all over the Athens County school district. From cows to pigs and goats to chickens, we learned about the rural education along side the curious children. We said our goodbyes and traveled to the Athens Animal Control Center for cats and dogs. Each one of us grew close to the animals as we played with them. Sadly, we were unable to bring home any dogs or cats.
To finish our day of service, we played Beet Ball with Roger, John, Kim, Jamie, and TJ. Over the course of the game, some of the participants got their first hits! Claire, Caymen, Devan, Maddie and several others smacked the ball hard. As our day slowed down, we finished it up by eating at ‘Your Pie’ pizza place. We were able to ‘Express our inner Pizza’ with a wide variety of toppings and personal pans.
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”
Unfortunately, the early to bed can’t be said for our group down here in Athens, GA. Late night competition over street basketball and laughter from the movie ‘Bridesmaids’ creates for long days and short nights. In the end, we all look back at this experience and crave over the memories of no sleep, but share the times of joy and friendship. This last night in Athens seems unbelievable. Looking through the photos of this past week cushions the sadness in each one of us. As Phil Dunphy once said:
“Laugh until your belly hurts. Dance until your feet hurt.”
As we depart tomorrow night from Athens, we leave a piece of Mizzou here and remember the lives we have touched.
Our day began as we trekked to the University of Georgia’s Agricultural Center. Here, we supervised 3rd graders all over the Athens County school district. From cows to pigs and goats to chickens, we learned about the rural education along side the curious children. We said our goodbyes and traveled to the Athens Animal Control Center for cats and dogs. Each one of us grew close to the animals as we played with them. Sadly, we were unable to bring home any dogs or cats.
To finish our day of service, we played Beet Ball with Roger, John, Kim, Jamie, and TJ. Over the course of the game, some of the participants got their first hits! Claire, Caymen, Devan, Maddie and several others smacked the ball hard. As our day slowed down, we finished it up by eating at ‘Your Pie’ pizza place. We were able to ‘Express our inner Pizza’ with a wide variety of toppings and personal pans.
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”
Unfortunately, the early to bed can’t be said for our group down here in Athens, GA. Late night competition over street basketball and laughter from the movie ‘Bridesmaids’ creates for long days and short nights. In the end, we all look back at this experience and crave over the memories of no sleep, but share the times of joy and friendship. This last night in Athens seems unbelievable. Looking through the photos of this past week cushions the sadness in each one of us. As Phil Dunphy once said:
“Laugh until your belly hurts. Dance until your feet hurt.”
As we depart tomorrow night from Athens, we leave a piece of Mizzou here and remember the lives we have touched.
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