On Sunday afternoon, we had a visit from a young African couple (originally from Rwanda) with whom we had become acquainted during our previous tours to Hope Africa University. Joseph, who graduated two years ago, serves as the Assistant Registrar. His wife Violet has been one of Darlene’s students in the Nursing program, and was recently graduated (on December 17, 2010).
They brought with them their first and only child (to date), a daughter. She is now two years old. Her name is Blessing. She is a beautiful little girl, absolutely perfect in every way.
We enjoyed Blessing immensely. Although shy, she was not intimidated by our white faces. However, she did choose to sit beside her father rather than on the empty chair beside me. Darlene was surprised that Blessing allowed her to take her to the bathroom.
Blessing’s parents had brought us, as a house gift, a box of apple juice. As we shared it together, we were fascinated to watch Blessing take her Dad’s empty glass and pour the half contents of her drink back and forth between the two glasses…carefully, not spilling a drop. Although she is now learning to speak Kirundi, at the end of the visit we succeeded in getting Blessing to say, “Bye bye.”
It was a blessing to have Blessing and her parents in our “home.” We were reminded: Children are a blessing from God! Jesus welcomed the little children and blessed them.
Darlene and I are blessed to have six grandchildren (currently, ages 8-13). From halfway across the globe, we bless them today.
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Just thought to check this old site to see if you were posting. Looks like we have missed several already. We are enjoying FL, helping out with "maintenance" items at a ministry here in Orlando, reading, getting back into running. We'll be thinking of and praying for you two while you minister. Say hello to Barb for us. Brian and Carol
ReplyDeletePraying for you today. No word from E. Cold here (30's) in Orlando but not like further north and back home. Kevin reports 18-30" drifts of snow in Maine. Headed to the ATS library again for some reading and prep work for the next round of leadership training at Marlowe's church when we return.
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been fairly comfortable here. Mostly in the 80s; one day it reached 92. The humidity runs about the same as the temp. We have had a torrential rainstorm (it's the "rainy season") every day, as well as several night storms.
ReplyDeleteBreak out the beach towels and picnic baskets! Churchville, NY is enjoying temperatures 36 degree higher than on Monday! It was 30 as Carol and I pulled out of the driveway this morning at 7:10 a.m. Who knows what could happen if we combine that with sunshine later in the day. Check with your travel agents an plan your trip. The picture (profile picture) to the left is just one example of the fun to be had on Black Creek as it flows through beautiful Churchville Park. And did I mention golf? Move over Ogden!
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