Where is the 'good' in "goodbye".....

 Mikalas Dorm 2012-2013

 Brothers bonded for Life! 

 Jose with Host Family

 Yannic

 Thanh's Family was not able to attend the cook-out but Thanh had a wonderful year with the Campbells! 

 Cosit  & Arthur + Merrell's

 Fan and the Atwoods...and their Chinese sign!

 Oscar with his family!

 The Durhams had both Keita and Miguel this year!

 Bruno and the Weavers

 Santi and the Cook Family

...and finally, the Fruth's took our two boys who arrived at the Spring Semester- Shawn and John! 

"You never leave someone behind, you just take a part of them with you." 

As the boys prepare for their departures this week, I know that they are filled with many emotions- sadness, eagerness, anxiety, and most of all love and appreciation. This experience has opened their eyes to a world larger than themselves. They have grown as men and are stronger than before- blessings to you all!! 

Our final Ethnic Meal for the year....Shawn

 Shawn ended our year with a lovely Korean Dish for our Ethnic night! 

What a Chef!!!

Miguel goes to Prom...again!

 Miguel was asked to attend Prom at a County School. Here is Micah helping Miguel with his tie....

 Then Jose takes a try at it......

 Bruno joins in....

 Finally Oscar ties the tie on himself and transfers it to Miguel! Success!! 

 Miguel and Olivia!

 Lovely!

Ready for the night!

National Honor Society!!

Three of the Dorm Brothers were inducted into the National Honor Society last night. This is considered a great honor as they base their selection on school involvement, character, and academics. Thanh, Costi, and Keita have excelled in all three categories and have represented their countries, dorm, and families with excellence. Way to go boys!!!

Meals

 Travis and I have chosen one International Student each week to 'Dine' with us in our apartment. This has been a wonderful chance for us to get to know the boys a little better. Sometimes I cook an ethnic meal for the boys and sometimes they help me cook their ethnic dish. Here Keita is helping me make Japanese Steak with rice. 

 Last week it was Fan, our Chinese student's turn to prepare the family meal! 

Lovely! 

Spring Break 2013!!

Many of our boys have been travelling this week with their host families!! Their destinations included:
Chicago, California, Florida, Alabama and some stayed in Kokomo, Indiana! 

Our family traveled to Ohio and took several day trips. We are refreshed and ready for our boys to return. Only 7 more weeks left of school!!! I can't believe it!! 

Keita's Birthday and Arthur Cooks!!

 Arthur doing some dinner prep for his three-course Chinese feast! The Kokomo Tribune was even here to take pictures for the paper! 

 Arthur's Assistant

 Delicious!! 

 Keita and I share a Birthday Month! For my Birthday some of the boys joined us at Taku Japanese Restaurant! 

 awaiting the show

 Costi about to catch some vegetables in his mouth!

For Keita's birthday, he wanted to go to a Chinese Buffet. Almost all of his brothers joined him! 

When asked what they love about Keita, many shared his sweet smile! His positive attitude and willingness to try new things!