This morning we visited a market where the orphans would shop for the groceries to supplement what they grow in their gardens. It was quite an experience for the senses.
VISIT WITH JUNIOR
This afternoon we visited our orphans at their homes. Our first stop was to visit Junior, a striking 15 year old young man. Initially he appeared a bit shy, unsure of his French speaking abilities so Barb translated for us in Sango. He lit up when he found that he and Kirk had fishing in common. Kirk measured him for a shirt that a seamstress will make for him and when we had pictures taken together he warmed up to us. When he walked us to the car he began to speak to us in French without our translator around to tell us he likes to ride bikes too (I shared with him that I like to ride). He wants to be a mechanic. This is his second year in school because of the Project
Hope & Charite program. After he completes high school he can attend a program in Bangui to do what he desires.
This afternoon we visited our orphans at their homes. Our first stop was to visit Junior, a striking 15 year old young man. Initially he appeared a bit shy, unsure of his French speaking abilities so Barb translated for us in Sango. He lit up when he found that he and Kirk had fishing in common. Kirk measured him for a shirt that a seamstress will make for him and when we had pictures taken together he warmed up to us. When he walked us to the car he began to speak to us in French without our translator around to tell us he likes to ride bikes too (I shared with him that I like to ride). He wants to be a mechanic. This is his second year in school because of the Project
Hope & Charite program. After he completes high school he can attend a program in Bangui to do what he desires.He was also curious about our participation in our home church and shared that he is part of the choir at his church. Junior touched our hearts deeply. We can’t wait to see him again to present him with his shirt that will match Kirk’s.
VISIT WITH PETULA
Then we got to meet Petula at her home. She is a vivacious 6 year old girl. She spoke in Sango and Laura, a missionary here, translated for her. She sang for us and we colored in a coloring book, something she had never seen before. We played a game with her and some of her family members. She warmed up and really loved having her picture taken. When it was time to leave, as is the custom in Africa, the family walked us to the truck. Petula almost instinctively took my hand.
What an incredible time we had today. What a blessing to be a part of helping raise the next generation of Central African followers of Christ.
In the evenings we have a time of debriefing and sharing, growing closer as a team and learning about how God has worked in our lives to bring us together for this unique opportunity. Thank you for supporting us.
Then we got to meet Petula at her home. She is a vivacious 6 year old girl. She spoke in Sango and Laura, a missionary here, translated for her. She sang for us and we colored in a coloring book, something she had never seen before. We played a game with her and some of her family members. She warmed up and really loved having her picture taken. When it was time to leave, as is the custom in Africa, the family walked us to the truck. Petula almost instinctively took my hand.
What an incredible time we had today. What a blessing to be a part of helping raise the next generation of Central African followers of Christ.
In the evenings we have a time of debriefing and sharing, growing closer as a team and learning about how God has worked in our lives to bring us together for this unique opportunity. Thank you for supporting us.
Brenda working the crowd...
Petula with mother (L to R) grandfather and aunt.
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