Ash Wednesday at Holy Cross

We began the day with chapel -- this week on Wednesday rather than Thursday. I conducted the 3 services this morning and imposed ashes on just about all the children -- one by one. It was a long process, but a good one. Many of the children have a good understanding of Lent -- when it is, how long it lasts, what we do, etc.

As soon as the final chapel ended, I hopped in Mr. Victor's taxi to go to the Lion's Club for the National Spelling Bee. There were spellers from the 5 schools on the island. Two of the Holy Cross children made it to the semi-finals but missed out on the finals by one word each. We are very proud of their showing. The girl who won had been a contestant for the past 3 years. Pretty tough competition.

Back to school for a yummy lunch.

Then an Ash Wednesday service for the students and teachers who were at the spelling bee in the morning.

I gave a couple of tours today. I met the new owners of Banana Beach, a hotel/resort. They want to make regular contributions to Holy Cross most likely with the feeding program. They will be good partners.

I was invited to dinner by some of my neighbors - two great ladies from Wisconsin. One is going home tomorrow but the other is here for another 3 weeks. I think I will enjoy getting together with her. Everyone here at Paradise Villas is so nice and friendly. It's like walking through the neighborhood when I come home each day. People stop me and ask how my day at school was or at least wave and say hello.

It looks like Duke is going to beat Miami. From what I've heard, I think I'm glad I missed the first half.