The Virtuous Daughter Magazine Winter 2016/17 Edition | Page 39

" Mom, Mom!!" yelled 14-yearold Tyra, out-of-breath from running down their long stairway. " Yes, I ' m in the laundry room," her mom called. Tyra took a deep breath, then told her mom, " Dad called, and said he’ ll be home in 30 minutes!" They were so excited, they couldn ' t stop rushing around. " Do you have a sweatshirt? It could get cold on the plane," her mom reminded. " Yep, got it!" Tyra replied." Tyra’ s family continued to load everything up, and about an hour later, they arrived at the airport. Tyra ' s family went through security without a hitch. They got something to eat and drink, then excitedly sat at their gate waiting for the plane. " How long will the flight be, Dad?" asked

Tyra. " We have to make 1 stop on the way, but altogether about 15 hours." her dad replied.“ Oh, and that’ s our plane they’ re announcing!” They waited for the boarding call, and once on the plane, they found their row and sat down. In ten minutes, they were off! After a smooth ride, they landed and changed planes, then took off for another 11 hours in the air. Finally, they got to Africa, tired and jet-lagged! It was hot and sunny in Africa when they got there, but that didn ' t bother them! Off went her family in their rented, dirty jeep down the road. They drove for about 15 minutes to pick up Marie, the lady they would be staying with. Marie hopped into the jeep and everyone got acquainted as they drove down to her hut. Tyra’ s first impression of her hut was that it was dirty and tiny! Tyra wondered how