It's hard to believe that another one of our children is graduating. This time it's Luke's turn. It's a bit challenging for us to make this occasion a special event, here in Africa, since we are far away from family and friends. However, we just happened to have some family friends here with us who came to work with the campaigns, so it was good timing to celebrate Luke's graduation while they are here with us.
Last night we had a party to celebrate Luke's graduation from high school. We had a dinner consisting of fajitas, with homemade salsa and guacamole, and watermelon. Then we gathered in the living room, and we took turns sharing various events in Luke's life, most of which included varying degrees of embarrasing moments for him. :) Then George gave a few more serious remarks, which included telling him how proud we are of him and the hard work he was done to reach this goal. George presented Luke with his diploma, and afterwards we enjoyed a treat of brownies and homemade ice cream.
It is hard not to be biased as parents, but we are very proud of all of our children -
for their personal dedication to Christ and for the special abilities that each one of them has developed, and we pray that God will continue to bless them.
We've included some pictures of Luke's party, as well as some of his senior pictures, taken by Julia.
In Christ,
George and Joy
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NEW ADDRESS:
For those of you who did not see our last written report, here is our new mailing address:
George and Joy Jensen
P.O. Box 12519
Meru
Arusha, Tanzania
East Africa
Luke's Grad PartyPictured: Kelsey Fuller, holding Ryan - new baby of the Samfords, Bonnie Ssmford, Carey Samford (holding Ayden Samford), Burt Fuller
Luke's Grad PartyJosh Heck relating an event or two in Luke's life. They know each other very well. :)
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Luke, congratulations on your graduation! I am very happy for you....and I know the rest of my family is, too!! :o)
Who is that man giving Luke his diploma?--- Oh I know, now it's George. I hardly knew you with that stuff on your face. But you are still one of my favorite young men. I don'r know for how long though since you seem to be getting older but then again so am I so you are still younger than me. Love to all the family and especially, congratulations to Luke.
Ferrell
We are so proud of you, Luke! You are a fantastic young man and will go far. Always keep the faith.
Love,
Kathryn and Michael
I hardly recognized George with that hair on his face. Congradulations to Luke. Great Job!! just ken
Congratulations!!! We are so happy for you.
the little heck family
Luke, Congratulations on your High school Graduation! We congratulate you even more on your best and most important accomplishment of being such a Godly young man and diligent worker in the Lord's Kingdom. We are proud of you and love you!
Love, David, Debbie, Candice, Robert and Dustin
Congrats, Luke!! Miss all you guys! P.S. Nice goatee, George!
Hey! Good job Luke! It was great to see you all and be there for your party! Good luck on your SAT next week! Miss you all! Kelsey
Congratulations on your graduation Luke! (A little belated, but sincere nevertheless)
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