We had several busy days this week. Tuesday was Bairam. Then I rested on Wednesday. And Thursday was the yearly picnic. This is a highlight of the whole year for many of the kids we work with at the orphanage. This year was different, because the whole meal was in the restaurant where we have had dessert the past few years. Our kids went early to meet the bus from the orphanage and help with everything, while Will and I just went for lunch and the end of the festivities. Because of that, I only have a few photos. When Will and I arrived everyone had already played games, done crafts, listened to a story, and walked around the park. Raia and Asya led them in some songs, and then we went into the restaurant.
On Friday our kids joined our English group for a work day at Stephen's House. They worked hard and had a great time. The house is almost done; the grand opening will be September 6!
While they were on their way home from that the youth pastor called Jaan, said they were at the sea for a few days, and would he like to join them? So, Jaan walked in the door asking if he could go to the beach. I suggested he rest some and wait until the morning, but he checked the bus schedule and found that there was still one last bus that evening. He took off to buy himself a bathing suit, get a bus ticket, and go. I have heard rumours that he slept through where he was supposed to get off, and the whole youth group walked to the next bus stop to meet him late, late last night.
After Jaan left, one of Raia's friends called her, also from the sea. She said that another friend was getting baptised, so Raia had to get to the beach, too! It was too late last night, but Will took her down to get on a bus early this morning. He said that he's used to being flexible, but this was all almost too much. They'll come back tomorrow, and she'll go straight to a 3-day youth festival that she's really excited about. (That's why she had stayed home from the sea trip in the first place, I think. She apparently knew about it, but didn't even mention it to us, until she heard that Liza's baptism would be there.)
On Friday our kids joined our English group for a work day at Stephen's House. They worked hard and had a great time. The house is almost done; the grand opening will be September 6!
While they were on their way home from that the youth pastor called Jaan, said they were at the sea for a few days, and would he like to join them? So, Jaan walked in the door asking if he could go to the beach. I suggested he rest some and wait until the morning, but he checked the bus schedule and found that there was still one last bus that evening. He took off to buy himself a bathing suit, get a bus ticket, and go. I have heard rumours that he slept through where he was supposed to get off, and the whole youth group walked to the next bus stop to meet him late, late last night.
After Jaan left, one of Raia's friends called her, also from the sea. She said that another friend was getting baptised, so Raia had to get to the beach, too! It was too late last night, but Will took her down to get on a bus early this morning. He said that he's used to being flexible, but this was all almost too much. They'll come back tomorrow, and she'll go straight to a 3-day youth festival that she's really excited about. (That's why she had stayed home from the sea trip in the first place, I think. She apparently knew about it, but didn't even mention it to us, until she heard that Liza's baptism would be there.)
2 comments:
My heart sings to know you were at the picnic. Thank you for posting and sharing the adventures of your whole family with us. We love each of you.
Wow! Busy and wonderful week, it sounds like! I know everyone enjoyed it all and loved having you there with them, especially at the picnic. It is so wonderful to see the kids helping in ministry and having a good time themselves, as well!! So happy to hear of Stephen's house about to open! PTL!! Praying for you all and hope you are having a great birthday today!! Happy Birthday and love you and all the family! Julie
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