This summer our family is hosting an international student named Fermin from the Basque country. A group of Basque students are in Portland for the month of July through an organization called Impact Basque that spearheads the Summer in the USA program. Throughout this next month, we will be spending time with Fermin, getting to know his culture and family as he practices conversational English getting to know our family and culture. Fermin loves soccer which is a passion for our boys; we expect lots of backyard neighborhood soccer games!
There are also a variety of planned activities throughout the month that will give Fermin a taste of American culture, from beach trips to campouts. In addition, he will attend an incredible Young Life camp at Wild Horse Canyon in Antelope,
Oregon.
These were taken at the Welcome BBQ yesterday. Because of my surgery, I had to miss all of the fun! It was 100 degrees outside, so much of the time was spent playing chicken in the pool! See if you can spot Jaden and Jonah…
Scott and the boys with Fermin. Notice how Jonah is already attached to Fermin! Both boys adore him already.
And this is a photo of all of the Portland Basque students with their host families.
Are all of these host families members of your church?
It looks like great fun! I am so glad to hear your knee is on the mend!!
Love you!
Nope – these families are from different churches in the Portland area.