Dominicans Serve It Up: This week's Top 5!

So this past week has been full of lots of fun adventures (Jess here speaking). Some of the highlights from the past week are...

1. Easter Weekend: The girls really got a deeper view of what Jesus did for us. With a combination of watching Jesus' death and resurrection on the bible series, a good Friday service and then Easter morning service, I feel like they really got a complete view of what really happened. It really was a humbling experience being reminded of how GREAT is God's love for us! We also got to have some fun at the river house on Sunday full of decorating eggs and an easter egg hunt. Funny note... my girls have gotten so many goodie bags over the past week, they can't fit it all in their suitcases!

2. Boat Ride: On Tuesday, the girls got the chance to take a tour down the Tennessee River on the Chattanooga River Boat. They had a blast!

3. Game at Walker Valley High School: (Chelsie writing this highlight) We were able to play a game against my college roommate's team, at my former high school. I had three world's colliding at once: High School, College and the DR! It was crazy to think about, but I couldn't help but be thankful and amazed at the way God has directed my steps, and how I can look back and see the awesome story that he has woven in my life thus far. After the game, the girls were greeted in the stands by their host families and other new friends that they have made. It was a great night!

4. Bryan College Tour: On Wednesday, we did a college tour of Bryan college (Chelsie's almamater). The girls got to see a little bit of what college is like in the states and they even got to practice with Bryan's team!

5. Tampa: On Thursday, we drove down in two RV's and stopped at my aunt Nancy's and uncle Jim's house for lunch. And for all those Gates family out there, you know that my girls left that house with some fun Florida Gator apparel. GO GATORS!

We start our tournament this afternoon and will be playing today and tomorrow, we will be back in the DR Monday night!

P.S. Our new summer intern at the Women's Sports Site, Taylor, was able to join us for a couple of days! It was great to get to know her and we are excited to have her with us during the summer months!