On this occasion, as we loaded into the Crazy Bus (i.e. our 15 passenger van), Hudson had a loud announcement.  “Arrrgghhh!!! It smells like girl sweat!”   Which does ask for some questions.  How does a six year old have such a discriminating sense of smell?  How can you even distinguish such a refined and delicate bouquet amidst 4 guys (1 sweet smelling man, 2 teenage boys, and a sweet smelling 10 year old)?

We have just wrapped up our end of the year frenzyflurry.  Wow!  Things don’t wind down, they wind up and up and up and then drop off suddenly.  Last Wednesday we had our last meeting, which for us is a Spring Banquet.  It was very encouraging.  The seniors graduating were honored by their peers, our Japanese friends were recognized and given special gifts, a slide show recapped the whole year, and we had really good food at a great restaurant in the foothills.

Following the banquet were 2 days of staff meetings to evaluate, organize, and plan.  And then 3 days of meetings with all the Challenge directors and staff from around the state.  This is also a very encouraging time as we are with like-hearted laborers and able to reconnect.

So now we take a deep breath and then get after it during the summer.