Last Friday afternoon we had the wonderful opportunity to go to Jazz'z classroom and share the story of our trip with his classmates and to give them an opportunity to go inside of and see the RV that Jasper will be living and learning in for the next year.
Jasper was great with his friends as he very excitedly showed off his new home on wheels. All of them were very excited to see it and it seemed like it was a first time experience for many of them. A lot of the kids said they wanted to come too and sat down in the seats and said they were not getting off because they wanted to come with us.
One little girl sat on the edge of the couch and was looking around checking it all out but you could tell she was thinking or formulating. Then she looked up at me and asked, "so, are you rich"? I was somewhat embarrassed by the question but I certainly got where she come up with that question. This a little unusual of a thing for them to see and experience. I mean as far as I know there are not any other families undertaking such an adventure as this. I guess I should have been more composed and told her that I am not Rich, I told you already my name is Bill, weren't you listening?
The day was done to give the kids an idea of what Jasper was going to be up to for the next year and so that Jazz could have some sense of formal closure to his school year, which has been the best to date. (We really do lament taking him out this year as it has been so good for him in both academic and social areas) But he will have an opportunity of a lifetime being on this trip with us. He will broaden his scope and perspective of the planet, particularly North America and possibly even Central America if we are fortunate.
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