Watoto Choir

Yesterday started out to be a boring day. We were going about our normal routine in HK when our supervisor asked if we could help her with something. We went down to the gym to be greeted by the Watoto Choir from Uganda. We had the awesome opportunity to belay the kids ont the rock wall and I haven't had that much fun in a while. The kids were so well behaved and thankful that they got to play. They are all orphans that live in the Watoto villages which is a ministry that takes in orphaned kids and abandoned babies. They are invited into a home with a housemother that meets their basic needs. They go to church and school and their lives are filled with hope.


My heart was touched by these kids. Their smiles were radiating and their hugs embracing. After belaying the kids they broke out in a thank you hymn and hugged us. Tears streamed down my face as I looked into these beautiful children's faces. What a blessing to this place that they came to the middle of nowhere (even they said that) to sing to us. They did a full performance and I was in awe from their praise and dancing.


This morning I had the opportunity to put them on the swing. What a blessing that this is my "job".

Thank you Watoto Children's Choir!

http://www.watoto.com/

Monday morning traditions

First of all, I'm sorry that I am a terrible blogger. I feel like I have nothing interesting to write about, but really I just don't take the time to update the blog. So, I'm sorry.

This tradition goes back to April 1st..well, actually March 31st when Bryan gave me my birthday presents. He was so excited about them that he couldn't wait one more day to give them to me! It was adorable...oh how I love him! So he gave me a professional waffle maker and a mixer with a stand. Such great presents!

Which brings me to our monday (our saturday) morning traditions:
1. Sleep in until at least 9 - well at least stay in bed until then. I have to say something about this tradition. It has been a tradition for many couples we know; however, we never knew what it was like until moving to Oregon. This is the first time in our married life that we have been able to enjoy mornings together without having to go to work or church. I love lazy mornings!

2. Make waffles and coffee. Yummy! Yesterday morning I made blueberry waffles and they were amazing!

3. Listen to the Peasant Princess podcast from Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA. This series is on Song of Songs and has been quite popular here at the camp. I have not listen to any other sermons from Pastor Mark Driscoll but have thoroughly enjoyed his insight into love and marriage. This has brought up great conversations between Bryan and I, and I would recommend it to married couples and singles alike. Here is the link to the website: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/the-peasant-princess

One more thing, it has been 80 degrees here the past 3 days!!!!!! We went fishing, boating, swimming (Bryan did) out at a reservoir yesterday and it was great!

oh yeah- we spent Easter in Canada at Malibu Club and then 2 days in Seattle for vacation. Pictures to follow!