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In a fit of over-generosity, I agreed to teach my mother's class of 10-11-year-olds at church today whilst she is off playing grandma.  Actually I believe she has banished the term Grandma in favor of Noni.  At any rate, not only did I agree to do this but I attempted to make it fun.  It must have been inspiration because almost as soon as I started trying to come up with something, I immediately realized that the facts and important points of the story about Ruth and Naomi could best be taught in the form of Jeopardy.  Therefore, I went to church armed with what I deemed a plethora of "answers" regarding the aforementioned story.

I need to pause this story for a moment to mention that I have only stayed for more than the first meeting of our church services a handful of times this summer, due to the fact that I generally hoped to be able to Skype or in some other manner communicate with Indy whilst he is out seeking treasures in Egypt.  I also would like to mention that I have not heard from said husband in approximately 4 days because he was on the adventure of his life out camping with the Bedouins the past few days.  (For some reason they just can't get good cell coverage or internet out there...)

So we were well on our way to a fairly successful game of team Jeopardy (boys against girls, naturally) and you will now understand my surprise and the irony that in the throws of our game, my phone began to buzz and I recognized the international cell number Indy has.  It's a really good thing I had managed to talk Megara into coming to class with me and being my official timer.  That meant I could say, "Here, take the game!" and run out into the hallway instead of, "Kids, don't kill each other or burn anything down, I'll be back!"  Which definitely would have happened.

After running out into the hallway and finally hearing Indy's voice for the first time in a week, I asked how he liked his trip.  After using every adjective from incredible to amazing, he gave me a brief summation of his activities, including, but not limited to:

• Sand dune surfing (I don't yet understand how this works)
• Playing in an oasis
• And bug-hunting until 3 a.m.

Yes, bug-hunting.  I'm still waiting to hear more on what that entails myself.  And what are considered to be the more desirable qualities of bug quarry.  Juiciness?  Crunchiness?  Color?  I'll let you know when I find out.