It is Finished!

I have some good news! I completed my application to study abroad in France yesterday! It is currently being sent to CIEE, the organization I am going through. I should know if I have been accepted in 4-6 weeks. Please pray that everything will work out and that I will be abe to study abroad in France next year.

My Story- Digital Photography Final Assignment

Hello, everyone. These pictures are part of "My Story," my final assignment for a Digital Photography class I am taking. I took photos of important people in my life, my school, my home, and some of my favorite things. These help tell the story of who I am and what my life is like.

Important People

I think that the people I spend time with are very influential in making me who I am. My family and friends shape my values.
 

My Mom  Helping my Brother with Homework, by Grace Koontz. 02.10.2012



 My Dad in his Office, by Grace Koontz, 13.12.2012



Elijah the Animal Lover, by Grace Koontz, 10.12.2012



Malachi the Clown, by Grace Koontz, 10.12.2012



Xavier the Baby of the Family, by Grace Koontz, 24.10.2012



Iona, my Best Friend, and I, by Grace Koontz, 10.12.2012

 My School

Another major aspect of my life is school. I spend a lot of my time in school or doing activities related to school. The teachers are a crucial part of school and help me learn all that I need to know.




The Big Room with Students, by Grace Koontz, 13.12.2012



Miss Dunn my Geography ans Bible Teacher, by Grace Koontz, 12.12.2012



Mrs. Robinson my English and Math Teacher by her Fish Tank, by Grace Koontz, 11.12.2012

 My Home

The environment I live in is a third part of my life story. Living on the Africa Mercy has definitely affected me personally in a multitude of ways.




The Africa Mercy, by Grace Koontz, 03.11.2012



My Bedroom, by Grace Koontz, 5.9.2012



The Library, by Grace Koontz, 26.11.2012



The Town Square, by Grace Koontz, 11.12.2012

 Favorite Things

My favorite things tell about my personality and interests. I love God and enjoy learning about Him through nature and through His Word.



The Jungle, by Grace Koontz, 13.10.2012




Bibles on a Bookshelf, by Grace Koontz, 28.11.2012

 Thank you all for reading! I hope you enjoyed "My Story."

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

December is here! This weekend we began decorating the ship for Christmas. On Saturday afternoon Xavier and I helped decorate the midships cafe area. We put up a Christmas tree and put some decorations on top of the piano. Other crewmembers also hung garlands,  put up trees, and strung ornaments to add some holiday atmosphere to the Africa Mercy. In the evening, my family and I decorated our own cabin. Afterwards, we drank hot chocolate, ate popcorn, and watched Toy Story together. On Sunday we went to the first advent service. Xavier got to stand in front and help light the first candle with the kindergarden and first-grade class. I think this year's Christmas season has gotten off to a great start!





People decorating the midships area




The area Xavier and I helped with





My dad taking out our tree




Elijah untangling the lights




Malachi and Xavier decorating the tree




Our finished tree




Xavier wearing the Christmas stockings




My mom and Malachi looking at old Christmas photos