As far as I'm concerned, you're all on a different planet. Tucson is so different from St. Paul, maybe we're the ones who went inter-galactic. EVERY yard has a fence - walls seem to be in style (not just the border, in the architecture and landscaping), but there is SO MUCH COLOR. Needless to say the heat's a little odd. Let's just say eating outside was a contest in constitutions. Butts were fried.
This morning me, Clara, Charlie, Jack, and Lee (Daddy-o) went to a Methodist Church that seemed to know that we were coming. They preached on the reality of migration - the pastor had recently discovered that his own father was an illegal immigrant from Greece. We're all equal in God's eyes - equal enough that the conservative Methodist church that we went to is applying to become an open and affirming community - like Mac. Striving to welcome all. How cool is that?
We did an interesting activity today that led to a conversation that went of FAR past the planned start of dinner preparation. Not that we're complaining - it was fascinating. We looked at political cartoons with a migration theme. Overwhelmingly, it seems, we haven't changed a bit. It's just the nationalities that have changed. From the Western Europeans, to the Chinese, to the Mexicans. Makes you wonder what's next.
I'll be back tomorrow. Whether you want me to or not.
Stay Cool. Literally and figuratively,
Maddie
PS-- Clara would like to say happy father's day to all those dads out there-- we REALLY are thankful for all that you do and we love you!!
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MADDIE MADDIE MADDIE!
That is really cool what you are doing and what the pastor at that church said. That must have been hard for him to figure that out.
I love you and can't wait to see you when you get back.
Say hi to dad for me!
LOVE YOU!
P.S. USA WON GROUP C! It was amazing! In the 90th minute Dempsey or Altidore takes a shot on the goal and it bounces off of the Algerian goalie. Then out of no where Donavan (how do you spell those names?) comes in and scores. It was amazing! There was so much frustration because they kept missing and missing and the Algerian defense was really good but we did it. I recorded it so you can watch what I am talking about when you get back.
I love you and hope you are having fun!
GO USA!
PSS I cried when he scored. You can make fun of me later.
LOVE YOU!
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