Saturday, March 6, 2010

For Your Reading Pleasure

While we sail the ocean blue, I though you might a little travelling entertainment provided by one of Sarah's writing assignments last week:
The Chiastic Structure of Life in the Solomons
By Sarah E. Choate


Once upon a time, in the far away land of the Solomon Islands, there was a family called the Choate family. They had a house in the village and a house in town. They were in town and realized they should go to the village again soon. So, they started to sort and pack. They started to clean house. People invited them over so that they didn’t have to cook much.


The day before they left, the kids’ daddy drove their baggage to the boat, Bikoi, and put it in the roachy hold ‘cause there was nowhere else to put it. Next morning, their SITAG friends drove them to the Bikoi. As the Choates got on the boat, everyone said bye. Then, the Bikoi left and the Choates got wet, salty, filthy, and seasick.


They soon were at Marulaon and as usual, some motor canoes were there to pick them up. When everything was ashore, neighbors carried their things to their house. Then, the Choates began to unpack and scrub. Then they settled in for a long stay in Marulaon.


They had a great time in the village. After 2 months, they got ready to leave. They packed and scrubbed. When it was time to go, neighbors helped load the canoes. Someone drove them out to the Bikoi, and they left Marulaon. On the way to town, they got wet, filthy, and seasick.


Soon, the Bikoi arrived in town. Their SITAG friends welcomed the Choates back and drove them back to SITAG. A few of the men helped carry the boxes to the house. People invited them over so they didn’t have to cook at first. The Choates enjoyed a pre-scrubbed house and finished unpacking. The End

8 comments:

LISA said...

Life is so simple seen through the eyes of a child.
Safe traveling friends.

Anonymous said...

It will take a while for this guy to look at the story and figure out the structure you eluded to in the title. Besides that it is an excellent piece, great job Mom and Dad for the hard work at school. We miss you guys a lot.

Shawn

Nahna said...

Out of the mouth of babes....God bless you all. I hope you made it safely back to M...not so wet, filthy and seasick...

We love you.

The dB family said...

What a great job Sarah did writing this. I could picture each step of the journey. I trust that you are all safely there and busy unpacking and cleaning. You're in my prayers!

Blessings!
Deborah

The dB family said...

You asked about the skirt pattern that I used recently. I went to our fabric store to see if they still have it, but of course it is discontinued :oS. I will trace it and send it to you via snail mail.

Also, thank you for the sweet surprise that met us we we arrived home from Puerto Rico! We are all enjoying the special heartfelt gifts that you sent to us! You have a true gift for making others feel special!

Blessings!
Deborah

Karen Hopping said...

I LOVE your poem Sarah! It was great to talk with you and Dad on the radio today. Love you and miss you here in Honiara. Love Aunty Karen xxx

Mandy and Rob said...

Greetings from the Island of Cyprus, enjoyed reading your blog, some great photos
Regards

http://anewlifeincyprus.blogspot.com/

Arin Rollins said...

I just got caught up with your family on the blog. What a blessing you are to so many! Praying for you!