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So, on Tuesday night, Emma and I taught an English conversation class over an article on living for 800 years. It went so well. Everyone loved the article and the conversation was really excited. I loved explaining all the vocabulary to people.

On Thursday night, the team held an American picnic! The spread of American food was overwhelming and not even half of it got eaten! Afterwards, I taught everyone to line dance. It was a huge hit! I had all of the French women dancing and clapping to Shania Twain "Feel Like a Woman." It was one of the most entertaining things I've ever seen.

On Friday, the interns ate lunch at the university in Marseille. It was interesting to experience a little of what my life would be like if I were a French student. We got to meet some students, and then we had an intern Bible study. The other interns have turned to be a huge blessing. We're all on the same page, and it helps when you're in a foreign country to have people who understand your sentiments about the local culture. You don't feel quite as unusual :)

It's been a long but great week, and now that it's the weekend it's time to spend time with our host families. Tonight, I'm going to eat pizza with a bunch of French people, and after that we're going to our village party! There's going to be live music and dancing. The French really understand how to do charm.

Being in Marseille is eye-opening. God is continually working in my life and in the world, and He is always drawing me near to Him, but it's in experiences like these when we realize how much we actually want to be drawn to Him. I'm so excited to what Jesus is going to do in my life this summer. And so excited to see how he will work in Marseille now and in the future. One of my friends keeps reminding me to take this time to marvel at the fact that Jesus Christ actually died for me. I challenge you guys to see that as a reality too. God bless! And don't forget that tomorrow is Father's Day!

xoxo
Cara