Friday, March 7, 2008

Just when I was going to give up...





Just when I was about to sign off from blogging forever...
Maybe if I promise myself to post every month. Ha. I just don't see how you all do it! I find NO TIME to sit down at the computer. Anyway, now I have a few great things to post, so here goes:

Here is a picture of our fun last weekend. We hosted two teenage boys (Timothy & Jamil) from the country of Uganda. They are from the Matsiko Children's Choir which is touring the United States this year. SUCH FUN! Although they ate chicken like it was going out of style (I think where they're from it isn't out of style, just out of reach...), and graham crackers by the box, these kids were such a wonderful inspiration for our family. Most of the choir are "true orphans" with no living parents at all. Unbelievable stories. I asked Jamir, the 17 yr. old, where the choir lives since many have no parents. He said they all moved into the pastor's house. (Imagine 30 children!) I then asked how many children could fit into our 2000 SF home. (Kenton and I discuss this VERY regularily...) He looked around and repied, "Oh. Probably about a hundred and fifty..." He was totally serious. I said, "Do you mean a hundred and fifteen (like that makes any difference)?" He said, "no. a hundred and fifty." OKAY, LORD...I'm getting the picture! I'm just imagining all that chicken!

7 comments:

Beckyb said...

No - No - No - don't quit blogging!!! I LOVE to read about your world - hey a little is better than none!!!

What a blessing you had with the boys - look so great!

Kristi said...

Don't stop as I have just begun! My blog is very simple, just posting a few pics and brief comments! What a neat experience for your family to host those fine young men! So nice for you guys to open our home for hosting!

Kristi said...

type error...... your home!

Steffie B. said...

wow...what an awesome weekend...I'm sure the conversation with the boys was amazing.....and no....you aren't allowed to stop blogging! lol

Gwen Oatsvall said...

please don't stop ... love the new blog look ... haven't checked in on you in a while ... looks like a fab weekend ... i say fill the house till you can't sit .... ha ha ha

Pam said...

I hope you don't stop. I enjoy about all of your little adventures.

It sounds like you had a great time with the boys. 150 children in one house. We are so blessed in America.

Nikki said...

Glad you didn't give up completely on blogging...we love to hear from you!
Glad you had such an incredible time with those boys - now start fillin' up your house!!!! (and I am still interested if you find any blue light specials!)
XO

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