We've safely arrived in Cairo, Egypt. And you'll be happy to know I passed my first exam, which was crossing the 6-lane street. Life is wild here! It's similar to NYC except it's been around since 3200 BC.
Yesterday we visited the ancient pyramids and sphix. I'm so strong I could hold it up with one hand. The desert here is beautiful, miles and miles of sand. Egypt has 95% of it's population living on 5% of the land, it's amazing how bold the difference is between the green near the nile (where everyone lives) to the sand of the desert
Today we went to Coptic Orthodox (ancient Egyptian Christian) part of Egypt. We visited several chuches and even saw the place where Mary, Jospeh, and Jesus fled for a while after they left Bethlehem (Matthew 2). After that we went to the Egyptian History Museum. Egyptian civilization is only 5000 some years old, so they didn't have too much to tell us. haha. yeah right the museum was FILLED with huge stone statues that were from 2700 BC and on. We learned all about the Pharohs of the old, middle, and new kingdoms. The most impressive part of the museum was the room of the mummies. I saw a dozen or so of ancient Pharoh mummies including Ramses II and Merenptah both of which Moses likely encountered. Their hair, eyelashes, and fingernails were still intact. Super creepy... and absolutely incredible.
We're headed to Alexandria tomorrow and then down to Luxor. Thank you so much for all your prayers. The Lord is already teaching me wonderful things about Himself.
Love,
Sarah Dem
Crossing 6 lanes must have been like a real life game of frogger! In your picture I now see the point of the pyramids. (LOL) Miss you already!! XOXOXO Dad
ReplyDeleteSo great to hear from you. Miss you so much. Learn lots and come back to share all this information with us. Love you bunches.
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So cool Dem!! Love the picture :) You know me, salivating over such awesome history and museums :). Can't wait to hear all that God is teaching you as well! Love you, stay safe!
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Hi Hon, Wow you really are strong but then again we are Demaree women. Pyramids look awesome I bet even more so in person. I'll be keeping you and the whole group in my prayers that God would continue to bless you and keep you safe. Love you bunches oh and BTW you win, you made me cry! xoxo Mom
ReplyDeleteDEM! YOU ARE REALLLY THERE!!! I am so excited for you. Praying for you all the time. Kiss Kiss Kiss!
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ReplyDeleteHolly tried to touch your face in that picture and ended up spilling tea on my computer and leg. NO BIG DEAL! So Julie Danks, Holly, and I just want to say we're absolutely thrilled you're okay, and the first exam has been passed, and you were able to stabilize such a large pyramid on your palm. You impress us. We love you and miss you.
Thoughts and prayers,
Jackie, Holly, and Julie
Yay! You are really doing it! Who knew you could hold up a sand pyramid with one hand! Grab some of that mummy wrap for extra toliet paper because i'm still not sure the kleenex will cut it for 3 months!
ReplyDeleteI love you and I am SO glad you made it :o)
Miss you bunches,
Brooks
Dear Sarah, you are in my daily prayers, dear one. "The word of the Lord came to Sarah in the wilderness saying_______________." Fill in the blank, sweetie! What is God saying to you personally today? Don't miss a single word God has for you. May God surprise you with some unexpected joy today! much love, pastor pati mary
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