Thursday, May 24, 2007
Mothers Day
Mothers Day
Things have been very busy as usual here. Mothers Day was a special time in the villages. We went to Progresso on Saturday night and when we got in the church we could see all the pretty flowers and vases. The children had decorated all the pretty vases for their mothers. They had taken plastic bottles and cut them and formed the vases. They covered them in glitter! It was a good night for everyone. They also had chip, dip and fruit juice. Brother Carriallo preached there was a full house to help them celebrate. We also brought them some special vases for the oldest mother, the one that had the most children (14), youngest mother and other reasons; in the end all of the ladies got something.
We went to August Pine Ridge for Sunday school. Udie taught about 20 young children I brought flowers and things they could make and give to their mother or the one who takes care of them. They all had a good time and were excited to carry their mothers their gift. We had a good time.
On Sunday after Sunday school in August Pine Ridge one of the ladies invited us to her home to be with their family and share mothers day with them. They even gave me a present there were a good many people there. It was a special time for us. Several of the ladies came in the afternoon to visit and wish me a happy mothers day also. They were all worried because I didn’t have any family here to be with me. It was nice to have such thoughtful friends. I worried about my own mother she is 88. I called her and wished her happy mothers day. She has always been very understanding about our ministry. But still I miss being there with her for mothers day. Family from the states also sent their love and best wishes; it was a very special day
At night Mariella wanted Don to preach she always asks him when it is a special event. It was very nice service, the children did specials and there were a lot of special music. Every mother received a present from the church, presented by the husband, child, or mother. It was a special service and we were greatly blessed. There was chip,dip and cake afterward.
Things have been very busy as usual here. Mothers Day was a special time in the villages. We went to Progresso on Saturday night and when we got in the church we could see all the pretty flowers and vases. The children had decorated all the pretty vases for their mothers. They had taken plastic bottles and cut them and formed the vases. They covered them in glitter! It was a good night for everyone. They also had chip, dip and fruit juice. Brother Carriallo preached there was a full house to help them celebrate. We also brought them some special vases for the oldest mother, the one that had the most children (14), youngest mother and other reasons; in the end all of the ladies got something.
We went to August Pine Ridge for Sunday school. Udie taught about 20 young children I brought flowers and things they could make and give to their mother or the one who takes care of them. They all had a good time and were excited to carry their mothers their gift. We had a good time.
On Sunday after Sunday school in August Pine Ridge one of the ladies invited us to her home to be with their family and share mothers day with them. They even gave me a present there were a good many people there. It was a special time for us. Several of the ladies came in the afternoon to visit and wish me a happy mothers day also. They were all worried because I didn’t have any family here to be with me. It was nice to have such thoughtful friends. I worried about my own mother she is 88. I called her and wished her happy mothers day. She has always been very understanding about our ministry. But still I miss being there with her for mothers day. Family from the states also sent their love and best wishes; it was a very special day
At night Mariella wanted Don to preach she always asks him when it is a special event. It was very nice service, the children did specials and there were a lot of special music. Every mother received a present from the church, presented by the husband, child, or mother. It was a special service and we were greatly blessed. There was chip,dip and cake afterward.
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