Sunday, July 18, 2010

A person's a person no matter how small!


This morning the three of us (Bethany, Dr. Hare, an I) went to church… Bethany and Dr. Hare to the French speaking church and I accompanied Francois to the Gourma church. It is strange to think that today was our last Sunday worshiping with our brothers and sisters here in Burkina.

After lunch we were greeted by some of the children from the summer program peeking their heads into our door. We planned on helping Daniel, a local Burkinabe student, who plays games with the children from the French church on Sunday afternoons and word got around fast! With children’s hands in ours (and a few extra leading and following), we hiked up the cliffs in our back yard and played various children’s games. What a joy it was to see all different ages jumping, singing, and swimming together!

This evening I headed over to the Walsh’s for the children’s movie night carrying in my arms a personal favorite from home… Horton Hears a Who (thanks mom for sending it as a surprise!). Although there were some suspenseful parts, in the end everyone walked away with smiles on their faces with the reminder that “A person’s a person no matter how small”. The kids here in Mahadaga have clearly grasped that concept, and I am so blessed to be learning constantly from their caring hearts!
Looking forward to another day with the children at the Summer Enrichment Program! Always an adventure as we learn new things about them each day!

Praying that your night is filled with God Sightings!
Katie

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