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Hello family and friends!
        Today we got back from an epic multi-day adventure-fest.  The first day was filled with plenty of bus travel and high ropes madness.  The courses ranged from baby pink to super-ultra-mega-death black.  After warming up on some of the stuff in the middle of the spectrum, 10 'Murikans and Frenchies set out for the torture-death-ultra-mega black course.  I finished last.  Few found it fun.  The favorite course was probably the two purple courses which both had extremely long ziplines; I believe several videos were taken, you may be able to see those on Facebook or when we return.  The second day we woke up at 6:45 (not cool), and headed to a kayaking place.  This was the same one that we went to two years ago for you parents that may have heard stories.  The kayak pirates (Myself, S, and T) were reunited and we wreaked havoc on the open sea.  The only problem was that the leader of the line (The well known E, cough cough) forgot to stop for lunch, so we didn't get to meet up with any other groups.  Let's just say our group was never dry.  Overall, two extremely fun days with some once in a lifetime activities (France really tunes up its outdoors adventure activities well above the American standard).  Much love to y'all back home.  Pray that we get the rest we need and accept whatever amount of sleep we end up with as God's will, and the rest of our energy will have to come straight from His provision.  May we also prioritize the French over the other Americans and continue to push outside of our comfort zones, rather than ramping down as we get close to the end of camp.  Personally I would ask for a non-judgemental spirit as I continue losing sleep and start nitpicking others' weaknesses.  I see this trip's purpose even more than two years ago, and it has been extremely good for faith.

Much love to everyone back home (Especially you mom;)

Tim Shack