Saturday, October 27, 2012

Fall Party at the Merrell's Home!

 Jane and Jean

 Fan enjoying the games
Some of our American girls came to our Fall party too!
 
 Yannic and Jose
 Arthur, Oscar, and Caleb posing for a picture!
 Each boy is encouraged to bring a friend to our Dorm events. Thanh with a friend from school.
 Fanmeng
 Bruno
Santi, Costi, and Keita!

A special Thanks to Jean and Ted Merrell of opening up their home to our boys. We have a great evening filled with many laughs!
Blessings!

Fall Break

10.27.12
It is 11a.m on Saturday morning and the dorm is quiet and empty. The International Students are spending the weekend with their Host Families. Please join me in praying for our boys! Pray that the boys would feel love and peace as they re-enter the dorm on Monday, that they would grow in their character, and make lasting friendships. Please pray for Travis and I as we desire to love and serve these students each day. We pray for wisdom and guidance!
Amen

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Purdue University Trip!

On Friday, Travis took the International Students to see an American University...Purdue University. 
The students were able to meet with professors, see classrooms, tour a dorm [One International Student reported, "Our dorm is better!"], and talk with the International Student Dept. Two of our seniors, Thanh and Jose were especially interested in Purdue University! 
A special "Thank You" to Jean Merrell for planning our day and making sure every detail was in place! THANK YOU JEAN!!!

Blender!!

Last night we said "Goodbye" to our blender...it broke. I thought I would see if anyone had an old blender sitting around at home that they would like to donate to the dorm. Our boys are very healthy eaters so it's not uncommon to see them in the Kitchen blending up a fruit smoothie or protein shake. So if you have one- we would gladly take it off your hands! 
Thanks!
Lisa

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Santi cooks for Spanish Night

 Paella! A healthy Spainish Dish with rice, meat and vegetables
 Santi and Oscar doing the prep work
 The boys are hungry
 
...and the verdict is: DELICIOUS!
 
Santi and his dorm bothers prepared the meal AND cleaned up the mess! What a night! ;) Thank you Santi!!
 
 

Fall Harvest Party

 Ted and Jean Merrell hosted our Fall Party this year. The boys had a great time relaxing, playing games, and laughing. Here's Bruno playing basketball in their basement
 Keita getting strong!
 Gaming!
 

 Keita and Santi playing Air Hockey!
Bruno and Costi playing Ping Pong
 
During our Fall Party we played "Make Me Laugh" -The boys were quite funny!
Pictionary was interesting and our Talent Show featured Arthur's lovely voice!
In Indiana we are blessed by the beauty of Fall. The leaves are changing colors and the air is crisp. October is a beautiful month here!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Paintball!

 This weekend we took the boys down to Indianapolis, Indiana to play paintball! We had perfect weather- overcast and warm!
 Oscar, Costi, and Miguel getting their paint!
 Friends
 Oscar is ready!
 Bruno!
 Jane and I providing moral support!
 In the field!
Scheming a plan!
 
Overall a great weekend!! After paintball the boys enjoyed a nice American Meal at TGI Fridays, followed by some shopping and swimming at our hotel. Sunday we went back to the mall because many of the boys needed winter clothes.
 
All of the boys' of Mikalas Dorm are getting along very well and I can see them growing closer by the day! 

Happy Birthday Miguel!!

Friday was Miquel's Birthday!! This was how we decorated his door!
 The gang for Brownies and Singing!
Micah with the Birthday Boy!!
 
Following tradition, we had each dorm member share some of their favorite things they love about Miguel! Some said they loved his personality, his boisterous voice, his muscles, his soccer skills, he's a good friend, easy to get along with, not moody, fun to be around, has lots of friends, and is kind!
 
Happy Birthday Miguel! So glad you are here!!


Monday, October 8, 2012

Happy Birthday Oscar!

 Many have asked what a typical day looks like in the dorm..it looks a lot like this!
 Last week our one and only OSCAR turned 16th! His sweet friend, Brooklyn brought a cake to the dorm and it was enjoyed by all! We started a tradition in the dorm- on the Birthday Boys' special day each boy in the dorm takes turns saying what they love most about the Birthday Boy. Many kind words were shared regarding Oscars soccer skills, kind spirit, trust-worthy heart, and his academic excellence! Happy Birthday Oscar! So glad you are here!
 Feliz Cumpeanos!
Arthur at his Talent show!!
 
This weekend FLAG has a paintball event planned for the boys! The boys are looking forward to heading to Indy and 'seeing the big city!'
 
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I would also like to use this blog to post some of the needs we have for the dorm. With the winter fast approaching, we are asking that if any of you have warm blankets that you would like to donate to the Dorm -we would use them!
 
Thank you!!

Friday, October 5, 2012

Monday, October 1, 2012

Candy Shop!!

 Mikalas Dorm was once a candy shop owned by the Mikalas sister's. Kokomo High School has transformed our entryway back into a candy shop! Today was the grand opening!
 The Culinary Arts Dept at Kokomo High School will be making all the candy and chocolates. In addition, the woodshop class helped create the cabinetry and the graphic design class created their logo!
Mayor Goodnight even stopped by to make the first purchase of the day!

Spirit Week!!



 Spirit Week is upon us! A Dodge Ball Tournament kicked off the week and we had several boys participate.
 Arthur had Talent Show practice tonight....he did AMAZING. My five-year old described the performance by saying, "He was perfect!" So proud of you Arthur!!
 Caleb and Miguel cheering on the Dodge Ball Tournement!
Go Team!