Karissa in Jamaica

She is loving Jamaica and she's been able to call several times. Mawmaw says that she races to the phone so she can tell me what new thing she has done. The first Sunday there the Minister (who grew up with Jason and Krista) introduced her to the congregation as Krista, he said he knew it was wrong as soon as it came out of his mouth but looking out in the crowd he said he was looking at Krista!

In church and pretty much anywhere in public Karissa is very reserved, but that's not the case in Jamaica. Mary said that she is doing things she's never seen her do before such as getting on stage singing and dancing. VBS was a hit with the kids and Karissa had a great time with them. She and pawpaw painted together which her asking him meant alot to him.

She has made friends with Jerry's daughter (the minister) Caden, who doesn't take to anyone. The story is that her grandmother was there for 2 weeks and she wouldn't even go to her but she has attached herself to Karissa.

She got to climb Dunn's river Falls with the team and got to go shopping with them. She told me she bought a painting for her room. She called me today to tell me that they just got back from taking the team to the airport. She is staying in Mary and Dennis' apartment and tonight Mel is coming over to visit. Mel is 6 months older than Karissa. She stayed in the US with her parents for a month with Jason's parents back when they both were 2 so now they are rekindling their friendship!! LOVE IT!